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
Upcoming
Shop Storage - S18 E4
Wall organizers for a router and table saw.
- Thursday May 14, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday May 14, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Birds & Bees - S18 E5
Building a tower bird feeder with an attractive design; constructing a home for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Thursday May 21, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday May 21, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday May 21, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday May 21, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Small Shop Solutions - S18 E6
Building a wall-mounted station for a new drill press.
- Thursday May 28, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday May 28, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday May 28, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Limbert-Style Bookcase - S18 E7
A bookcase project that provides storage with style.
- Thursday June 4, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday June 4, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday June 4, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday June 4, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Weekend Shelf Projects - S18 E8
The Woodsmith Shop crew builds two wall shelves that each have a unique look.
- Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday June 11, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday June 11, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Recent
Shop Storage - S18 E4
- Thursday May 14, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday May 14, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Special Guest: Pat Carroll - S18 E3
- Thursday May 7, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday May 7, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday May 7, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday May 7, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Seating for Two - S18 E2
- Thursday April 30, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday April 30, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday April 30, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Just Right Workbench - S18 E1
- Thursday April 23, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday April 23, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday April 23, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday April 23, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Special Guest: Char Miller-King - S17 E13
- Thursday April 16, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday April 16, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday April 16, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
