Finishing Like A Pro
american woodshop

Six finishing techniques can give you professional results. Learn the six 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.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 3111

About American Woodshop:

Host Scott Phillips, an American woodworking master, shares time-honored tips and new techniques in the construction of projects you can do at home.

From an Annie Oakley Dry Sink to a Chippendale High Boy, Scott guides you through the process of building tables, chairs, benches, medicine cabinets, cupboards, plant and candle stands, serving spoons, salad bowls and a storage chest .

A master woodworker with a personable style thorough knowledge of his craft, Phillips's reverence for the intricacies of wood and its possibilities has helped make AMERICAN WOODSHOP a favorite among ptv audiences.


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Sat, Sep 14 7:30 A.M. The Burl Bowl/Turning Art with Barry Todd     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Sep 19 8:00 A.M. Green Bowl Turning     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Sep 19 2:00 P.M. Green Bowl Turning     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Sep 20 4:00 A.M. Green Bowl Turning     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 21 7:30 A.M. Freestanding Display Cases     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Sep 26 8:00 A.M. Tool Tote     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Sep 26 2:00 P.M. Tool Tote     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Sep 27 4:00 A.M. Tool Tote     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 28 7:30 A.M. Kitchen Live-Edge Blended Wood Cutting Boards     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 3 8:00 A.M. English Cricket Table     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Oct 3 2:00 P.M. English Cricket Table     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Oct 4 4:00 A.M. English Cricket Table     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Oct 5 7:30 A.M. Three, Found Art Sculpted Tables:     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 10 8:00 A.M. American Miniature Benchtop Chest     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Oct 10 2:00 P.M. American Miniature Benchtop Chest     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Oct 11 4:00 A.M. American Miniature Benchtop Chest     NH Create (11.4)


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