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Woodsmith Shop Season 20

Season· 2026

Created by Don Peschke

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' Round-table." Produced by Iowa Public Television in high-definition and shot on a spec…

Woodsmith Shop Season 20, Episode 4, “Japanese-Style Hall Cabinet,” airs Saturday, October 17, 2026 on PBS.

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S20 E4

Japanese-Style Hall Cabinet

1:00 PM ET

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S20 E5 · Easy-To-Build Workbench

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Episodes

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  1. 1

    Ultimate Table Saw Upgrade source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on PBS

  2. 2

    Porch Rocker source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on PBS

  3. 3

    Two Shop-Made Tools source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on PBS

  4. 4
  5. 5

    Easy-To-Build Workbench source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

  6. 6

    Veneer Press & Box source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

  7. 7
  8. 8

    Clamp Cart source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

  9. 9

    Tool Roll source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

  10. 10

    Garden Arbor source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

  11. 11

    Serving Tray Table source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

  12. 12

    Shaker-Style Vanity source at TVmaze

    Airs on PBS

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