The American Woodshop
Season 22
News and features about woodworking tools, techniques and projects.
Where to Watch Season 22
13 Episodes
- Triple Turnings
E1Triple TurningsThe pen is beautifully crafted with dyed plywood and has an inertia design that produces the pen point with a quick shake, while the opposite end serves as a stylus for your iPad. Also made with plywood is a peppermill designed with a pump and grind mechanism for ease of use and charm that will add beauty to any kitchen table. - Mega TurningsE2
Mega TurningsSpindle turning, or turning between centers, is a woodturning method that uses a piece of wood on a wood lathe that is being turned on its center axis. The couple provides step-by-step instructions to make beautifully sculpted, sanded to perfection candle creations out of majestic walnut wood. - Spirit CarvingsE3
Spirit CarvingsWoodcarvings are created in this episode, a Wind Spirit, Flying Horse Weather Vain and a 3-dimensional Moose Walking in the Woods. Scott repurposes reclaimed walnut wood and utilizes a selection of woodcarving hand tools to create the Flying Horse & northern white cedar wood to carve the whimsical Wind Spirit. Guest Jim Foster stops by to show Suzy how to paint on carved wood for a life-like look. - Heirloom FramesE4
Heirloom FramesLearn how to frame those favorite pictures, souvenirs and such with Scott and Suzy as they show us how to make heirloom frames. Utilizing southern yellow pine, the team frames the beautifully painted Moose Walking In the Woods from the previous Spirit Carvings episode. The piece turns out beautifully and will add rustic charm to any room in your house. Also, Jim Foster stops by for gnome carving. - Broken Arch Wall CabinetsE5
Broken Arch Wall CabinetsA beautiful broken arch wall cabinet is designed out of walnut wood with complimenting maple wood in this episode of American Woodshop. Scott visits Lisa Sager, owner of Cloud9 Creations to watch her create a breathtaking stained glass insert for the cabinet. Scott adds LED lighting to the cabinet that showcases the glass landscape with a soft glow, adding dimension to the piece. - Segmented Wood Lidded Box
E6Segmented Wood Lidded BoxScott creates unique boxes out of various species of wood, and notes the importance of keeping all the wood grains running in the same direction, and adds, “let the wood dictate the shape of the piece.” All boxes are one-of-a-kind, lathed turned and buffed to a beautiful soft shine. - Picnic basketE7
Picnic basketFormed with 38 perfectly sanded slats, held together with 80-pound fish line, and adorned with jewelry beads, this basket will make a statement at any picnic. Scott provides tips on using the drill press, a spindle sander, the art of wood steam bending and the best stains to use that will hold up in the elements while crafting this one-of-a-kind work of art. - Scrolled Corner ShelfE8
Scrolled Corner ShelfScott and Suzy use an old table leaf purchased for just $5 to create this new corner shelf based on an antique, century old piece they discovered and use as the pattern for their “new” piece. Made of mahogany, this Chippendale influenced sculpted and hand scrolled work of art comes alive and makes a beautiful addition to any room. - A Tool Bench for Every Home
E9A Tool Bench for Every HomeMade from varying maple woods, this drop-leaf table, also known as a butterfly-table is durable and stunning. Hinged gatelegs support the table and add functionality and ease of storage to the overall table design. The finished piece is sanded to perfection and dipped in a Cherry Danish Oil finish. - Ultimate Outdoor Chair
E10Ultimate Outdoor ChairBeautiful, durable and perfectly sculpted, this chair will provide comfort for those long, lazy summer afternoons in your garden. In addition, Scott provides tips on the most durable woods to use for outdoor furniture and sites white oak as a great option as properly finished with oils that include UV blockers, will last 3-5 years depending on sun exposure.