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On this edition of Woodworking Adventures, we’ll take a look at the woodturning lifestyle of Barry Todd. What and who inspires his creations; who he learns from, and how he pays it forward.

Barry Todd's in the house at The American Woodshop with Scott Phillips talking turning with a Tiffany Lamp made from Mallee and Ebony from Woodcraft!

Chad Stanton of Woodchoppin' Time shows us how to do a rabbet joint with the WoodRiver shoulder plane.

An exhibition showcasing the creativity of 41 artists and artisans who work with wood found in the Appalachian Region opened at The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio. The show will continue through September 3, 2018.

When young Danny Lipford saved his allowance to purchase his first electric jigsaw from a mail-order catalog, his parents couldn't have dreamed that he would go on to become "America's Home Improvement Expert." Now he's helping millions of homeowners with practical advice for the home on Today's Homeowner radio and TV shows. 

Chelsea Lipford Wolf was "destined to DIY." After all, she followed in her dad's footsteps from a very early age. She may be the daughter of home improvement expert Danny Lipford, but she is building her own brand in the DIY arena. 

Scott and Suzy Phillips offer 13 unique woodworking projects – including a wood bike and custom knives – for “The American Woodshop’s” silver anniversary season.

The Steel City is the birthplace of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mr. Rogers, the Whiskey Rebellion, robots, and the polio vaccine. And nearby Homestead, Pa. is home to John Malecki, a former NFL player who had two stints with the Steelers before opening his own custom woodworking studio. 

Building a life as a craftsman is not always easy. Sometimes it has it’s challenges and hurdles to overcome. This was the case for Canterbury, New Hampshire’s custom fine furniture maker, Tom McLaughlin.