The American Woodshop - Season 31

Season 31
Rewarding for Everyone
Episodes

Art Glass Light Box/Arch Top Window
On this episode of The American Woodshop, learn all the tricks you need to master and restore beautiful leaded glass and architecturally unique windows. Never give up on good windows because they radiate light!

Walnut Conference Table
Made of exceptional 6/4 walnut with lots of figure, this commission will go to one of the world's best chocolate companies, Winan's Chocolates and Coffees! Learn how to use a special joint called the Castle Joint. We head to Hartzell Hardwoods to see wood kilns in action and see where this gorgeous walnut came from.

Kitchen Plank Stool
This sturdy and functional stool is designed for kitchen use. The triangular seat is sculpted with a handheld power planer. The three legs are hickory, and the three stretchers are beautiful cherry. Make any kitchen shine with this addition. Spindle-turning techniques are illustrated!

Turned Clock Spinning Time
Two clocks are made with the help of a wood lathe. Learn the basics behind face-plate turning. See how to use different chisels to master turning bowls. Then see three different uses for beautifully turned objects.

Ladder-Back Rocker & Upycled Iron-Backed Mahogany Garden Bench
See how to convert a ladder-back chair into a rocker the easy way. Then reclaim iron parts to rebuild a beautiful garden bench. Recycled mahogany from an auction is used.

The Ultimate Game Table Chest
This mid-century modern design is an ideal addition to any room in any home! It just happens to be for playing games. See this granite-top, three-drawer masterpiece come to life. Easy-to-use biscuits join it all together.

Antique Door Glass Display Case
The best source for up-cycling furniture is usually the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. See how you can take the perfect antique glass door and turn it into a wonderful display cabinet! Very simple and affordable woodworking tool techniques are used.

Arts and Crafts Oak Stand
A blend of both white and red oak creates a through-tenon masterpiece. The strongest joint in woodworking is used to craft a stand that could be used to display unique objects. Granite brings all the design elements together!

Willow and Elm Furniture
Scott and Suzy head to the woods to find unusual pieces of wood to incorporate into a beautiful table and a whimsical bench. Working with green wood has never been more fun. Learn how to finish green wood. Corkscrew willow accents make magic happen!

Live-Edge Display Shelves
Epoxy resins are used to construct shelves with internal lights, and bark accents are combined to create a freestanding, artistic, natural live-edge accent piece! Three floating shelves can be adjusted for different uses.

Finishing Like a Pro
Six finishing techniques can give you professional results. Learn the steps to enhance wood, restore antiques, or create new masterpieces. Furniture restoration has never been this easy! See which finishes are the safest to use from Tom Monahan of General Finishes, while his wife, Sheryl, helps Suzy find the perfect color for her doors.

Furniture Repair and Restorations
Now is the time to develop the skills to save time and money. By learning some basic woodworking techniques, almost any piece of furniture can be brought back to life! On this episode, see how three gems are saved from the bonfire with more help from Tom and Sheryl Monahan.

Live Edge Stands
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