Woodsmith Shop Season 17 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. Steamer Trunk

Designed to evoke the travel trunks used on long ocean voyages, this classic works just as well as a storage piece in your home. Logan, Chris, and Phil use locally harvested oak to teach you how to create a trunk with a curved lid.

2. 3 Shop-Made Tools

Using your woodworking skills to make your own tools helps you get the gear you need and save money at the same time. Phil, Logan, and Chris build a brass hammer, a large layout square, and a panel gauge.

3. Potting Bench

Just like every workshop needs a workbench, every garden needs a potting bench. The Woodsmith crew teams up with Garden Gate magazine to build and outfit a potting bench that keeps your gardening gear organized.

4. Shop-Built Belt Sander

A narrow belt sander is a multipurpose tool that’s ideal for woodworking tasks as well as metalwork. Learn how this clever design uses simple construction to build a tool that works great and won’t cost a lot of money to build.

5. Prairie-Style Tall Clock

This tall case clock offers you the chance to go all out. Inside this heirloom-quality case, you’ll find a mechanical movement and a custom face. The design draws on the Prairie school of design exemplified by Frank Lloyd Wright.

6. Dust Control

An often-overlooked aspect of a great shop is dust control. On this episode, the Woodsmith team builds a roll-around air cleaner. With an adjustable fan and a large filter, this project is designed to clear the air in your shop.

7. 2 Porch Benches

Combine some unique hardware with fun finishing options to make a bench like no other. The Woodsmith Shop crew walks you through the process to build a bench that can stand up to anything and look great at the same time.

8. Poker Table

Gather around this table for a game night to remember. This card table has all the features you need: felt playing surface, chip trays, cup holders, and custom molding. You’ll even learn how to make the feet and turn the large pedestal base.

9. 2 Clever Jigs

Customizing your shop is one of the best ways to enjoy woodworking. The Woodsmith team shows off two shop-made accessories that can make your shop more enjoyable and save some money, too. Build an extra-large clamp or a benchtop workbench.

10. Coffee Table

Build along with the Woodsmith team to make a country-style coffee table. Designed for a relaxed, comfortable appearance, this project has durable joinery and a handy storage drawer to go with its stylish good looks.

11. 3 Weekend Projects

Create three kitchen projects for yourself or as a special gift. Learn how to make a pizza peel, turn a rolling pin, and design a cutting board. All three of these pieces are made from a small amount of material and offer plenty of woodworking lessons.

12. Shop Station

On this episode, the Woodsmith crew builds a two-part workshop organizer. The plywood design features customized storage solutions that you can mix and match to suit your tools and needs. Simple joinery means this project can be built in a weekend.

13. Special Guest: Char Miller-King

The Woodsmith Shop welcomes woodworker Char Miller-King to build a bookcase along with some help. Char’s passion is to teach woodworking, especially to kids. While the cast builds a stacking bookcase, you’ll learn about teaching the next generation as well.