Woodsmith Shop

The pages of Woodsmith magazine come to life in this unique concept for public television. Each of the thirteen, half-hour episodes is built around a theme and teaches the skills and safe tool techniques necessary to build a variety of woodworking projects in a home shop. On each program, host Don Peschke, founding editor of Woodsmith, leads a cast of editors and project designers as they explore a wide range of tips, tools, jigs and fixtures, and techniques. Segments on most programs include "The Basics," "Techniques," "Three Things to Consider," "Tool Tune-Up," "Shop Tips," "Oops! When Things Go Wrong," and "Woodworkers' Roundtable." Produced by Iowa Public Television in high-definition and shot on a special set built just for this program, most episodes include detailed animations that show exactly how machines work and wood joints are assembled. Whether viewers are just starting out or have been woodworking for years, they'll find something new in every episode to apply to their next project. In addition, a companion website (www.WoodsmithShop.com) offers a handy place to find additional resources and download free technique articles and plans for projects shown in the series.

TV Schedules

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Easy-to-Build Workbench - S20 E5

Logan and Phil build a bench that gets its strength from a clever, wall-mounted support structure.

Thursday October 22, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Thursday October 22, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Thursday October 22, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
Thursday October 22, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Sunday October 25, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Sunday October 25, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2

Veneer Press & Box - S20 E6

Phil shows how to make a specialty clamp for applying veneer to panels.

Thursday October 29, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Thursday October 29, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Thursday October 29, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Sunday November 1, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Sunday November 1, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2

Special Guest: Ben Strano - S20 E7

Ben Strano from Fine Woodworking talks about his passion for making ukuleles.

Thursday November 5, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Thursday November 5, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Thursday November 5, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
Thursday November 5, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Sunday November 8, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Sunday November 8, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2

Clamp Cart - S20 E8

Logan and Phil make a cart to hold clamps, drawers and storage for tools and gear.

Thursday November 12, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Thursday November 12, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Thursday November 12, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
Thursday November 12, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Sunday November 15, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Sunday November 15, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2

Tool Roll - S20 E9

Phil and Logan make a leather tool roll perfect for storing chisels or carving tools.

Thursday November 19, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Thursday November 19, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Thursday November 19, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
Thursday November 19, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2

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Japanese-Style Hall Cabinet - S20 E4

Sunday October 18, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Sunday October 18, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Thursday October 15, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
Thursday October 15, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Thursday October 15, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Thursday October 15, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2

Two Shop-Made Tools - S20 E3

Sunday October 11, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Sunday October 11, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Thursday October 8, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
Thursday October 8, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2

Porch Rocker - S20 E2

Sunday October 4, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Sunday October 4, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Thursday October 1, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
Thursday October 1, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Thursday October 1, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2

Ultimate Table Saw Upgrade - S20 E1

Sunday September 27, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Sunday September 27, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Thursday September 24, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
Thursday September 24, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Thursday September 24, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Thursday September 24, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2

Atomic Bar - S19 E9

Sunday September 20, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2

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