Woodsmith Shop
Next episode: S20E7 “Special Guest: Ben Strano” airs on PBS
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 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.
Woodsmith Shop Season 20 at a glance
- Episodes announced
- 12 (6 aired)
- Premiere
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026
- Last announced episode
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026
- Release pattern
- New episodes every Saturday
- Network
- PBS
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| Season 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Ultimate Table Saw Upgrade | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Porch Rocker | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Two Shop-Made Tools | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Japanese-Style Hall Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Easy-To-Build Workbench | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Veneer Press & Box | Previous | — | |
| E7 | Special Guest: Ben Strano | Next Episode | — | |
| E8 | Clamp Cart | Upcoming | — | |
| E9 | Tool Roll | Upcoming | — | |
| E10 | Garden Arbor | Upcoming | — | |
| E11 | Serving Tray Table | Upcoming | — | |
| E12 | Shaker-Style Vanity | Upcoming | — | |
| Season 1913 | ||||
| E1 | Hokkaido Sideboard | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Shop Storage Solutions | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Tools & Techniques | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Round-Top Bookcase | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Easy-To-Build Shop Projects | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Two Garden Projects | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Level-Up Game Night | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Two Boxes, Too Fun | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Atomic Bar | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Special Guest: Mike Pekovich | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Garage Cart | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Home Office Accessories | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Routed Picture Frames | Aired | — | |
| Season 1813 | ||||
| E1 | Just Right Workbench | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Seating for Two | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Special Guest: Pat Carroll | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Shop Storage | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Birds & Bees | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Small Shop Solutions | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Limbert-Style Bookcase | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Weekend Shelf Projects | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Outdoor Entertaining | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Harvest Table | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Two Table Saw Jigs | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Sliding-Door Buffet | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Woodworking Tips | Aired | — | |
| Season 1713 | ||||
| E1 | Steamer Trunk | Aired | — | |
| E2 | 3 Shop-Made Tools | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Potting Bench | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Shop-Built Belt Sander | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Prairie-Style Tall Clock | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Dust Control | Aired | — | |
| E7 | 2 Porch Benches | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Poker Table | Aired | — | |
| E9 | 2 Clever Jigs | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Coffee Table | Aired | — | |
| E11 | 3 Weekend Projects | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Shop Station | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Special Guest: Char Miller-King | Aired | — | |
| Season 1613 | ||||
| E1 | Arts & Crafts Sideboard pt. 1 | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Arts & Crafts Sideboard pt. 2 | Aired | — | |
| E3 | 3 Shop-Made Tools | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Game On – Chessboard | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Have A Seat – Building a Stick Chair | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Built-Ins With Brent Hull | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Two Clever Router Jigs | Aired | — | |
| E8 | The Ultimate Bookcase pt.1 | Aired | — | |
| E9 | The Ultimate Bookcase pt. 2 | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Stylish Storage Wall Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Outdoor Entertaining – Patio Table | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Time for Clocks | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Top-Notch Tips | Aired | — | |
| Season 1513 | ||||
| E1 | Compact Home Office | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Build a Better Bookcase | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Top-Notch Table Saw Jigs | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Quick & Easy Band Sawn Boxes | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Patio Planter | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Easy-to-Build Workshop Organizers | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Clever Craft Center | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Entryway Essentials | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Best Ever Tool Cart | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Outdoor Dining Table | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Jimmy Clewes Turns | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Logs to Lumber | Aired | — | |
| E13 | High-Tech Woodworking | Aired | — | |
| Season 1413 | ||||
| E1 | The Best Miter Saw Stand | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Laid Back Bookrack | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Three Bright Candle Projects | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Take Care of Your Tools | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Shop Stool & Step Stool | Aired | — | |
| E6 | A New Old Workbench | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Playing Games in the Shop | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Platform Bed | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Carpenter's Toolbox | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Paneled Storage Chests | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Bird House & Feeder | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Turned Tool Handles | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Roll-Around Tool Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| Season 1313 | ||||
| E1 | Smartphone Amp | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Wall Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Simple Shop Storage | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Bride's Chest | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Miterless Picture Frames | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Hardware Organizer Cart | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Trestle Hall Table | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Cutting Board | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Step-Back Bookcase | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Shop-Made Clamps | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Adjustable Stool | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Barnwood Entry Bench | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Solving Problems, Woodworking Solutions | Aired | — | |
| Season 1213 | ||||
| E1 | Setting Up Shop | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Gentlemen's Dresser, Part 1 | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Gentlemen's Dresser, Part 2 | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Puzzle Boxes | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Kitchen Cart | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Weekend Workbench | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Router Joinery | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Flag Case | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Craftsman Rocker | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Compact Router Table | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Threaded Lid Canisters | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Top-Notch Finishing | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Workshop Tips & Tricks | Aired | — | |
| Season 1113 | ||||
| E1 | Details of Craftsmanship | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Small Project Assembly | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Adding Details & Tower Bookcase Assembly | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Curved Lids & Face Frames | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Combination Router Table & Custom Molding | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Router Table Cabinet & Final Details | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Router Table Top | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Scalloped Lid Box | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Horizontal Routing | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Mortising Jig & Box Assembly | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Tray Centerpiece & Table Saw Sleds | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Project Wrap-Up | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Classic Tips & Tricks | Aired | — | |
| Season 1013 | ||||
| E1 | Details of Craftsmanship | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Easy Assembly & Joinery Tips | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Elegant Curves & Storage Cart Assembly | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Working with Small Parts | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Serving in Style | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Adding Swing & Planing Basics | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Power Tool Essentials | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Cutting Boards & Plywood Tips | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Compact Bookcase | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Precision Joinery | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Adding Details | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Project Wrap-Up | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Classic Tips & Tricks | Aired | — | |
| Season 913 | ||||
| E1 | Details of Craftsmanship | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Top-Notch Chiseling to High-End Hardware | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Perfect Tenons & Lumber Thickness | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Smooth Curves, Slot-Cutters & Painting Hardware | Aired | — | |
| E5 | In the Shop with Details of Craftsmanship | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Tips, Tricks & Techniques | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Power Tool Essentials | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Fundamentals of Woodworking | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Craftsmanship on Display | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Working Small | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Panel Basics, Storage & More | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Details of Craftsmanship | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Details of Craftsmanship: Finishing | Aired | — | |
| Season 813 | ||||
| E1 | Slant Front Desk | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Power Tool Bench | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Curved-Front Wall Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Heirloom Music Box | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Slat-Wall Storage System | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Demilune Table | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Dartboard Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Box-Jointed Tray & Vase | Aired | — | |
| E9 | TV Lift Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| E10 | 5 Cool Joinery Techniques | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Cherry Sideboard | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Tambour Tool Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Layout & Measuring Tips & Tricks | Aired | — | |
| Season 713 | ||||
| E1 | Classic Sideboard | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Wide-Screen TV Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Craftsman Bookcase | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Router Extravaganza | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Hall Storage Bench | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Rustic Step-Back Cupboard | Aired | — | |
| E7 | 3-in-1 Drill Press Upgrade | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Cherry Bookcase | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Planter Box & Outdoor Bench | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Kitchen Workstation | Aired | — | |
| E11 | 5 Cool Tools | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Craftsman Clock & Serving Tray | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Small Shop Solutions | Aired | — | |
| Season 613 | ||||
| E1 | Workbench Basics | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Book Rack and Mantel Clock | Aired | — | |
| E3 | 5 Cool Tools | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Modular Wine Server | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Contoured Keepsake Box | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Modular Bookcase | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Classic Tool Chest | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Campaign Chest | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Our 5 Favorites Shop Jigs | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Patio Cart | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Roll-Top Desk | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Morris Chair | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Top Shop Tips | Aired | — | |
| Season 513 | ||||
| E1 | 3-in-1 Bookcase | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Curved-Lid Treasure Box | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Router Bit Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Swing-Leg Table | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Heirloom Tool Chest | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Library Table | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Through Mortise & Tenon | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Pocket Screw Joinery Techniques | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Shop Storage Cart | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Classic Wall Mirror | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Picture-Perfect Miters | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Cherry Console | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Top Shop Tips | Aired | — | |
| Season 413 | ||||
| E1 | Craftsman Coffee Table | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Weekend Project - Candle Centerpiece | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Table Saw Jigs & Accessories | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Sawhorse Roundup | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Conquering Curves | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Ribbon Handle Box | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Hand Plane How-to | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Blade & Bit Storage | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Router Jigs & Accessories | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Sliding Door Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Shop Storage: Slant-Front Tool Cart | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Mobile Shop Cart | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Top Shop Tips | Aired | — | |
| Season 313 | ||||
| E1 | Easy to Build Shop Storage Cabinet | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Make Beautiful Bowls with Your Router | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Router Table Upgrades & Add-ons | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Build Timeless Tables in a Weekend | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Table Saw Secrets: Box Joints | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Doors: From Ordinary to Extraordinary | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Routing Dead-on Dovetails | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Make Perfect Plywood Projects | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Easy Cabinet Construction | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Top Tips for Perfect Layouts | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Portable Precision Miter Saw Station | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Razor Sharp in Record Time | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Quick Tips & Great Gear | Aired | — | |
| Season 213 | ||||
| E1 | Setting up a Shop: Then and Now | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Making Shelves: Super Strong - Super Fast | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Details That Make a Difference | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Never-Fail Joinery Techniques | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Perfect Case Assembly | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Easy-to-Build Weekend Workbench | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Router Table Techniques | Aired | — | |
| E8 | 7 Master Techniques | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Table Saw Secrets: Rip it Right | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Making Great Table Legs | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Shop Storage Solutions | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Sanding Secrets and Fast Finishing | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Top Shop Tips | Aired | — | |
| Season 113 | ||||
| E1 | Frames & Panels the Easy Way | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Getting the Most Out of Your Router | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Perfect Crosscuts | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Lumberyard to Table Top | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Band Saw Tips & Tricks | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Mitered Frames | Aired | — | |
| E7 | Top 5 Table Saw Accessories | Aired | — | |
| E8 | Ins and Outs of Drawers | Aired | — | |
| E9 | Hand Planes, Scrapers & Chisels | Aired | — | |
| E10 | Mortise and Tenon: A Strong and Silent Joint | Aired | — | |
| E11 | Router Table Tips | Aired | — | |
| E12 | Setting Up Shop | Aired | — | |
| E13 | Quick & Easy Joinery | Aired | 10 | |
About 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' Round-table." 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.
Woodsmith Shop FAQ
When is the next episode of Woodsmith Shop?
S20E7 "Special Guest: Ben Strano" airs Sat, Nov 7, 2026 on PBS.
How many episodes are in Woodsmith Shop Season 20?
12 episodes of Season 20 have been announced so far, 6 of which have aired. New episodes every Saturday.
When does Woodsmith Shop Season 20 end?
The last announced episode of Season 20 (S20E12) airs Sat, Dec 12, 2026. More episodes may still be added.
How do I add Woodsmith Shop to my calendar?
Tap "Subscribe in Calendar" on this page and pick Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook. Every Woodsmith Shop episode is added with its air date, and the calendar updates itself when dates change.
