Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking
335 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsFine Woodworking magazine editors and contributors answer your questions and share woodworking tips and techniques.
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STL313: (wood)Working for a Living
April 05, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBAmanda is joined by Owen Madden and Evan Court to discuss their work in production shops, how their backgrounds in other shops and schools effect their work flow, and their plans for the future. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode ...
STL312: Sharp? If it glint, it in't!
March 22, 2024 14:39 - 1 hour - 68 MBAndrew Hunter joins Vic and Ben to discuss sharpening, carpeted workshops, and one listener's dining table issues. Amanda talks to Sophie Glenn, a metalworker/woodworker who you should know! Sophie's IG - https://www.instagram.com/arcburn_furniture/ For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! -...
STL311: Hold the line!
March 08, 2024 15:12 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBBob Van Dyke joins Mike and Amanda to discuss dovetail layout lines, tambour doors, and designing to a specific board. Also, Amanda and Ben discuss the fading future of affordable table saws. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Find out more about Fine Woodworking New England here: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2024/03/06/fine-woodworking-new-england-april-26-27 For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey -...
STL310: Yup, it's a woodworking podcast
February 23, 2024 15:38 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBVic and Ben welcome a new co-host into the mix and discuss resawing, adjusting the mouth of hand planes, easy-to-build knock-down benches, and how one Dr. can stop overusing their table saw. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can...
STL310: Yup, it's a woodworking podcat
February 23, 2024 15:38 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBVic and Ben welcome a new co-host into the mix and discuss resawing, adjusting the mouth of hand planes, easy-to-build knock-down benches, and how one Dr. can stop overusing their table saw. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can...
STL309: Everyone needs a planer sled
February 09, 2024 18:41 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBFor more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership ...
STL308: Cold weather woodworking
January 26, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBLarissa Huff joins Vic and Ben to discuss working in the cold, dovetail layout, fancy tape measures, and if spokeshaves are in fact worth it. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sig...
STL307: Old-school resawing
January 12, 2024 15:29 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBBill Pavlak and Dan Faia join Ben to discuss inspecting historic furniture, resawing by hand, and sharpening drawknives. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woo...
STL306: Be kind to the cast bro!
December 15, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBWoodsmith's Phil Huber joins Mike and Ben to discuss taking care of fine furniture, making tools and jigs, and the new home of Fine Woodworking. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fin...
STL305: Be nice at the lumber yard!
December 01, 2023 18:58 - 1 hour - 62 MBGary Rogowski joins Vic and Ben to discuss lumber yards, ungluing a chessboard, weird router bits, and hybrid sharpening setups. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Un...
STL304: All roads lead to Becksvoort
November 17, 2023 16:32 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBMike, Anissa, and Ben discuss Shaker furniture, fixing a bench top, oddball shelf joinery, and the conversation comes back to Christian Becksvoort over and over. 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Random chat 11:12 - Becksvoorts Shaker cabinet feet 21:45 - Patching a benchtop 33:04 - Most embarrassing woodworking moment 49:38 - Weird wall shelf joinery For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundament...
STL: Digital woodworking with MatterHackers
November 10, 2023 15:10 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBMatterHacker's Dave Gaylord joins Ben to discuss the plethora of digital tools available to woodworkers. This episode is sponsored by MatterHackers Check out MatterHackers on Youtube here: @MatterHackers You can find links to the tools discussed in this episode at: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2023/11/10/stl-digital-woodworking-tools-with-matterhackers Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biwee...
STL303: Oops! All bandsaws!!
November 03, 2023 15:14 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWell, not ALL bandsaws, but Rollie Johnson joins Vic and Ben to discuss the weird noises your bandsaw makes, resawing wood by hand, and flattening boards with handplanes. 0:00 - Intro 3:19 - Bandsaw noises and setup 40:33 - How to resaw without a bandsaw 50:33 - No room for a jointer! For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals...
STL302: Broken tenons and shattered dreams
October 20, 2023 15:22 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBAnissa and Ben welcome David Johnson onto the show to discuss his work repairing furniture in LA. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLette...
STL301: Those goggles ain't gonna cut it
October 06, 2023 14:38 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBMike, Vic, and Ben discuss vacuum bags, coping saw blades, and ammonia fuming. 0:00 - Intro 3:03 - Catching up with Vic 10:52 - Vacuum bags 25:05 - Coping saw and fret saw blades 37:38 - Segments 50:54 - Fuming with ammonia For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/...
STL300: A tricentennial celebration!
September 22, 2023 14:10 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBNot really, it's really Mike, Anissa, and Ben discussing jointers and planers. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamental Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finew...
STL299: Woodworking Festival Season
September 08, 2023 14:54 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBWe chat with Father John Abraham of Benchcrafted and Phil Huber of The Woodsmith Shop, and Mike, Amanda, and Ben discuss all of the great woodworking festivals of late. 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Chatting about festivals 16:35 - Phil Huber of The Woodsmith Shop 32:30 - Tools we dug seeing at shows 44:25 - Fr. John Abraham of Benchcrafted 1:02:18 - Wrapping it up For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Wood...
STL298: That's a fancy commode!
August 25, 2023 14:22 - 1 hour - 64 MBBob Van Dyke joins Mike and Ben to discuss sharpening to 80 grit, which wood is best for bending, bandsaw blade issues, and shoulder planes. Sign up for our Woodworking Fundamentals journey here - www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals 0:00 - Intro 2:23 - What's new at Bob's? 11:34 - Gluing hinges on a box? 19:41 - Steam bending wood 29:48 - Segments 40:35 - Sharpening to 80 grit 52:15 - Breaking bandsaw blades 59:10 - What shoulder plane to get? For more information about our eLe...
STL297: The hand tool you need to buy is a bandsaw
August 11, 2023 15:02 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBGary Rogowski joins Vic and Ben to discuss adjusting hinges, using a chamfer bit for box miters, and making Queen Anne furniture without a bandsaw. 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Adjusting hinges 27:41 - Chamer bit for box miters? 35:05 - Queen Anne furniture and no bandsaw For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.com/invite/RhdBXNH2 Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.sh...
STL296: Dinkle dreams of bed frames
July 28, 2023 14:09 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBBridgid from Dinkle's Woodshop joins Amanda and Ben to talk about her obsession with building bed frames, the best material for shop furniture, favorite tools, and how beginners can stop overthinking things in the shop. 0:00 - Intro 16:04 - How can a beginner shut up and start doing? 33:35 - All-time Favorites 43:48 - What to build shop cabinets out of? 51:14 - Help with bed frames! Find Bridgid on YouTube: @dinkles_woodshop and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinkles_woo...
STL: Getting Geeky with ISOtunes
July 21, 2023 13:16 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBAn important discussion about hearing health, and why it's important to every woodworker. ISOtunes hearing protection merges certified protection with cutting-edge communication technology to give you a safe, enjoyable, and productive experience in the shop, on the job, and beyond. Check out the entire line of ISOtunes here: https://isotunes.com/collections/hearing-protection You can find Dr. Kathleen Wallace on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@eardocoftiktok and on Instagram her...
STL295: It's not a router, it's a possibility
July 14, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBMike, Vic, and Ben discuss (for the last time) shops without a table saw, when to sell a tool, and why the simplest way to get something done is the best way. Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers question...
STL294: The Chair Geeks
June 30, 2023 14:23 - 1 hour - 63 MBIn this episode, we talk about all things Windsor chairs with Aspen Golann and Kelly Harris, as well as their involvement with The Chairmaker's Toolbox. Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers question...
STL293: Camber Alert!
June 16, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBMegan Fitzpatrick joins Vic and Ben to discuss round vs. square dogs, drilling at an angle, plane iron camber, and the best material to use on a bathroom vanity. 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Square on a drill press when drilling at an angle 13:37 - Wood for a bathroom vanity 20:50 - How much of a camber 32:24 - All time favorites 44:24 - Angled dog holes? Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.fi...
STL292: Tim Coleman wasn't always great
June 02, 2023 15:18 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBTim Coleman tells us about his early days in woodworking and the difficult yet rewarding choices he made on his journey. Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine...
STL291: Bandsaw tension secrets revealed!
May 19, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBNot really—but Mike, Amanda, and Ben discuss their methods for kind of dialing it in, as well as prefinishing strategies, and how they use computer-aided design in their personal woodworking. Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fin...
STL290: Lightning round with Vic and Ben
May 05, 2023 14:31 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBVic and Ben answer eight listener questions, ranging from table saw throatplates to shiplap board spacing. This episode is sponsored by the Texas Woodworking Festival: https://texaswoodworkingfestival.com/ Use the code “shoptalklive” to get 10% off your purchase. Use the code "podcast20" to get 20% off of eLearning courses at http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLett...
STL289: Dan Faia's next 30 years
April 21, 2023 17:34 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBDan Faia joins Ben to answer listener questions, talk about the last 30 years of his woodworking journey, and what he hopes for out of the next 30 years. This episode is sponsored by The Center For Furniture Craftmanship - https://woodschool.org/ Find out more about Dan at his website - https://danielfaia.com/ Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up f...
STL288: Never met a vise he didn't like
April 07, 2023 16:18 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBMike, Vic, and Ben discuss Vic's upcoming move (again), design classes, the features they'd want in a bandsaw, and what vises make them happiest. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Vic is moving again 19:15 - Mike and Vic teach design 30:17 - What size bandsaw would you choose? 43:02 - Segments Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Find out more about Taunton's eLearning courses here - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Sign up for the Fine Woodworking we...
STL287: Should you use exotic wood?
March 24, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBWe talk to two experts about considerations when using tropical hardwoods, and how to make the rain forest too valuable to burn. For more info about Greenwood's next Artisan EcoTour, May 7-16 in Puerto Rico: Artisan EcoTour Info & Registration: https://www.greenwoodglobal.org/eco-tours Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlim...
STL286: Finish sprayers—Turbine or Compressor?
March 10, 2023 16:32 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBMike and Ben welcome new associate editor, Amanda Russell to the mix, and discuss sprayer options, magnets, and what other craft skills translate to woodworking. 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - A.I. furniture design 18:31 - Edge banding for plywood 25:48 - Segments 53:32 - Magnets for a knife block Find out more about our eLearning courses here - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking...
STL285: Now the robots are DESIGNING the furniture!
February 24, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBLarissa, Vic, and Ben discuss A.I. in furniture design, edge banding for plywood, machine maintenance, and a listener's bandsaw issues. Sponsored by Mortise and Tenon Magazine Find out more about our eLearning courses here - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - h...
STL284: Wood moves, and the other woodworkers are wrong
February 10, 2023 16:26 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBGary Rogowski joins Mike and Ben to discuss knockdown joinery ideas, steam bending, wood movement and what to do with your stuff when you die. Find out more about Dave Richards' SketchUp class here: http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - The stages of becoming a better woodworker 16:35 - Knockdown joinery ideas 23:20 - What to do with your stuff when you die 35:50 - Segments 44:07 - Flattening wet stones without running water 46:40 - Wood movement Links from...
STL283: The original Moxon vise
January 27, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBFor more information about our eLearning courses, head over to http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s bi...
STL282: This is a woodworking podcast!
January 13, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBLinks from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to [email protected] for consideration in the...
STL281: The facebook bark police
December 16, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBLinks from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to [email protected] for consideration in the ...
STL280: Bench top jointers and ditching the table saw
December 02, 2022 14:15 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBVic and Ben discuss life without a table saw, how much room a bandsaw takes up, bench top jointers, and how to be a good Instagram community member. 0:00 - Intro 2:04 - Instragm Trolls 21:15 - Life without a table saw and where to put a bandsaw 55:58 - Small jointer/planer combos and benchtop jointers Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for...
STL279: Don't forget about Fun Woodworking
November 18, 2022 16:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBAsa Christiana joins Mike and Ben to discuss tool libraries, the best way of fairing curves, and what one listener might be doing wrong with their hand plane. 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Asa's new book 15:18 - Are tool libraries useful for new woodworkers? 23:03 - Skipping plane problems 30:35 - Segments 42:31 - Fairing a curved surface Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/...
STL278: Fine Plywood
November 04, 2022 14:23 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBMike, Anissa, and Ben discuss their favorite plywoods, how flat an assembly table needs to be, Mike's tormek, and corner desks. 0:00 - Intro 4:58 - Flatness of assembly tables 14:42 - Best plywood for fine woodworking 30:14 - What dead woodworker do you want to hang out with? 47:18 - L Shaped Desks 57:58 - How does Mike use his Tormek? Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworki...
STL277: When good enough is good enough
October 21, 2022 14:46 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThis episode is sponsored by Titebond. Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@taunton...
STL276: Too flawless to cut
October 07, 2022 17:32 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBThis episode is sponsored by Titebond and Shaper Sign up for PantoRouter's webinar on October 20th: www.finewoodworking.com/webinars 0:00 - Intro 1:39 - Teaching online 13:40 - The important parts of a mortise 31:10 - Using string as a clamp 47:19 - All-time favorite tools 1:03:35 - The piece of wood you don't want to cut Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsl...
STL275: Tighten those router bits!
September 23, 2022 14:30 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBBob Van Dyke joins Mike and Ben to discuss table saw blade sharpening, drill press height, scary router bits coming loose, and his upcoming dovetail bootcamp. Larissa Huff's Hand-routed Lettering video: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2022/09/16/hand-routed-lettering Full-length Sam Maloof documentary: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2022/09/21/sam-maloof-woodworking-profile 0:00 - Intro 2:47 - Dovetail bootcamp - https://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning 20:34 - Table saw blade sh...
STL274: Inside Highland Woodworking
September 09, 2022 14:54 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBLinks from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to [email protected] for consideration in the reg...
STL273: Shaper Origin—Then and Now
August 26, 2022 14:56 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBMike and Ben interview Joe Hebenstreit and Adi Rao about their work with Shaper—from the early prototypes to their newest offerings, Shaper Studio and Plate. This episode is sponsored by Shaper. For more information head on over to https://www.shapertools.com/ Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to [email protected] for consideration in the regular b...
STL272: The end of the end-grain cutting board?
August 12, 2022 14:49 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBMike, Anissa, and Ben debate cutting boards and talk about taking box-making skills to the next level, fixing shellac mistakes, and solid-wood door movement. 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Cutting boards 24:58 - Solid-wood door with kumiko 30:40 - Segments 48:19 - Fixing shellac mistakes 52:24 - Next level boxing Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a ...
STL271: Making Dull > Getting Sharp
July 29, 2022 14:31 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBMegan Fitzpatrick joins Vic and Ben to discuss replacement plane blades, grinding angles, rabbeting dovetails and our first ever (we think) live call in! 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Replacement plane blades 9:07 - Grinding primary bevels 20:48 - All time favorite tools 33:36 - Adding a rabbet to aid in dovetailing 42:19 - Call in: Antonio asks where he should put his shop Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLette...
STL270: Should I get a shaper? Oh..
July 15, 2022 14:56 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis episode is sponsored by the Society of American Period Furniture Makers - http://www.sapfm.org 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Marquetry 24:49 - Crossgrain banding 34:26 - Shaper vs. router table 48:41 - **graphic injury discussion** 57:50 - Dropping wood on the floor on purpose Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited memb...
STL269: How we absorb woodworking information
July 01, 2022 14:40 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBMike, Vic, and Ben discuss how they find information they need to learn a new technique and the impulse buys that they just can't walk away from. This episode is sponsored by the Society of American Period Furniture Makers and The Northwest Woodworking Studio 0:00 - Intro 2:19 - How do you find woodworking information 41:08 - Segment Potpurri 55:00 - Woodworking impulse buys Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking we...
STL268: What flavor are your chisels?
June 17, 2022 14:56 - 1 hour - 70 MBMike, Barry, and Ben discuss working with thin stock, combination milling machines, chisel handles, and Barry and Ben get a little too close to being fired on air. This episode is sponsored by Woodcraft and Pony/Jorgensen Mike Mascelli's video workshop can be found here: https://www.finewoodworking.com/videoworkshop/2022/05/staining-and-dying-wood-with-mike-mascelli 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Ben's new tablesaw 16:14 - Milling thin stock 25:39 - Tiny pieces of ebony 33:43 - Segments 57:...
STL267: The router queen
June 03, 2022 14:45 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBLarissa Huff wows Vic and Ben with her harrowing tales of freehand letter routing and many other woodworking feats. This episode is sponsored by Shaper and Pony/Jorgensen 0:00 - Intro 15:23 - Different edge treatments 26:07 - Leveling an outfeed table 40:26 - All time favorite tools 51:42 - Larissa loves routers! 1:04:49 - Shaping an anticlastic curve Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https:/...