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American Woodshop

Shaker-Style Outdoor Bench (#906)

Also known as a deacon's bench, create a Shaker-style bench from bald cypress and ribbon mahogany that truly fits your body. The spindles are turned with the help of master woodworker Ernie Conover, who covers the basics of modern sharpening techniques. Discover the key to a lasting outdoor finish. Radial drill press tune-up techniques are demonstrated and the latest in jig saws is unveiled. [26 minutes] Closed Captioning

This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.

Series Description: 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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