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 Station - S17 E12
The crew builds a two-part workshop organizer with customized storage solutions.
- Thursday April 9, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday April 9, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday April 9, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday April 9, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Special Guest: Char Miller-King - S17 E13
Woodworker Char Miller-King builds a bookcase along with some help.
- Thursday April 16, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday April 16, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday April 16, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Just Right Workbench - S18 E1
Phil, Logan, and Chris build a new workbench with big-time features.
- Thursday April 23, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday April 23, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday April 23, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday April 23, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Seating for Two - S18 E2
Two simple seating options - a stool with bamboo-inspired turned legs and a folding outdoor bench.
- Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday April 30, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday April 30, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday April 30, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Special Guest: Pat Carroll - S18 E3
Making a round lidded box, carving the surface and adding a decorative painted finish; guest Pat Carroll.
- Thursday May 7, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday May 7, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday May 7, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday May 7, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
Recent
3 Weekend Projects - S17 E11
- Thursday April 2, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday April 2, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KET2
Coffee Table - S17 E10
- Thursday March 26, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday March 26, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KET2
2 Clever Jigs - S17 E9
- Thursday March 19, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday March 19, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KET2
