The American Woodshop

American Woodshop

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13 Episodes

Tall Turned Table/Woodturning
E1
Tall Turned Table/WoodturningWoodturning is magical and so much fun! Learn the keys to doing both kinds – spindle turning and faceplate turning – as we cover the key skill-building techniques.
The Burl Bowl/Turning Art with Barry Todd
E2
The Burl Bowl/Turning Art with Barry ToddWild burl woods become decorative art. Lathe chisel skills are explored to get people started on a woodturning journey.
Freestanding Display Cases
E3
Freestanding Display CasesThis chimney cabinet stands 50 inches tall and features clear shelves, a glass door and LED lighting. Walnut, maple and red oak combine in a harmonious union. Skills cover S6S tool use for everyone!
Kitchen Live-Edge Blended Wood Cutting Boards
E4
Kitchen Live-Edge Blended Wood Cutting BoardsExplore exciting wood combinations for kitchen use and discover the best food safe finishes. Suzy crafts a 3-foot long live-edge charcuterie board with feet.
Three, Found Art Sculpted Tables
E5
Three, Found Art Sculpted TablesSuzy sculpts and blends river sycamore and cypress in a glass topped gallery design. Scott uses live-edge ambrosia maple and turned maple legs for a display table. Recycled iron parlor legs get a new white oak turned top.
American Folk Art, Weathervanes and Wall Art
E6
American Folk Art, Weathervanes and Wall ArtFleur-de-lis painted wall art and holiday painted wood entry door accents. Bandsaw, scroll saw and jigsaw tool tip review.
Custom Kitchen Tools
E7
Custom Kitchen ToolsTurning custom kitchen cutlery and shaping SpectraPly rainbow ice cream paddles. Turning using special holding chucks opens up safe new ways of learning how to turn woods.
Tall Counter Stool
E8
Tall Counter StoolMagazine reviewed designs lead to this expanded graceful home chair. Built for higher tables and counters. Recycled gifted woods and a barrel like seat evolve into pure comfort!
LED Accent Lamp
E9
LED Accent LampA union of burl turning scraps, saved burnt wood and copper light up any special interior space. Bandsaw sculpting leads to this decorative statement of wood art. Sanding tools show how wood grains can be brought to life!
Adirondack Camp Chair
E10
Adirondack Camp ChairModern, timeless American classic comfort guaranteed! Kick back in this slant back magazine explorative union of white oak, cypress, western cedar, southern yellow pine and eastern red cedar. These weather-ready woods create pure wilderness relaxation!
Suzy’s Barn Woodshop Highlights
E11
Suzy’s Barn Woodshop HighlightsSee the corkscrew willow staircase creation, make a holiday accent, restore outdoor chairs and learn bandsaw sign making here! See just how life-enhancing woodshop times can be!
Home and Shop Decorative Trim
E12
Home and Shop Decorative TrimSuzy’s corkscrew loft balustrade is completed. A bandsaw tips Woodshop review helps all folks at any skill level. Turning cherry kitchen trim and installing antique crown capitals highlighted along with an 1850s corner cupboard restoration.
Turning Times
E13
Turning TimesSpindle and bowl turning for everyone! Learn easy to follow steps in turning as we create a candy compote. First, see spindle turning between centers then graduate to four jaw chuck bowl turning techniques! Fun all around!