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STL275: Tighten those route...

09.23.2022

Bob 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 ...

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09.23.2022 STL275: Tighten those router bits! Bob 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 ...
09.09.2022 STL274: Inside Highland 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 Fine Woodworking staffers answers ...
08.26.2022 STL273: Shaper Origin—Then and Now Mike 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 ...
08.12.2022 STL272: The end of the end-grain cutting board? Mike, 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 ...
07.29.2022 STL271: Making Dull > Getting Sharp Megan 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 ...
07.15.2022 STL270: Should I get a shaper? Oh.. This 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 ...
07.01.2022 STL269: How we absorb woodworking information Mike, 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 ...
06.17.2022 STL268: What flavor are your chisels? Mike, 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 ...
06.03.2022 STL267: The router queen Larissa 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 ...
05.20.2022 STL266: Pro day with Hiller and Farrington! 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 ...
05.06.2022 STL265: CA glue is the new hide glue This episode is sponsored by Triton Tools 0:00 - Intro 7:25 - Segment potpurri 12:40 - Shop flooring 20:17 - The carriage maker's plane 22:41 - Workbench height 34:08 - Milling lumber in advance 48:23 - Using epoxy Links from ...
04.22.2022 STL264: This doctor prescribes Japanese tools Wilbur Pan wears many hats. It's just that sometimes those hats are a white coat, or a community organizing pin, or a shop apron. A full-on M.D., Ph.D, Wilbur's spent over 20 years in oncology, including almost 18 treating kids. ...
04.08.2022 STL263: The new FWW Shop Thanks to our shop launch partner Grizzly Industrial for sponsoring this episode. This episode was also sponsored by Pony/Jorgensen For more information on our newest online course: https://finewoodworking.mykajabi.com/ Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up ...
03.25.2022 STL262: The old tool trinity Sponsored by the Northwest Woodworking Studio's Online Mastery Program: http://www.Northwestwoodworking.com Bill Pavlak's blog: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2022/03/22/new-shops-and-old-movies 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Random talking and old tools 11:07 - Professional woodworking? 20:46 - How flat is flat enough before planing? 33:58 - Dovetails ...
03.11.2022 STL 261: Russ Filbeck This interview is was done in 2019, and originally posted to FineWoodworking.com in 2020. It's new to the podcast audience and we thought the world could use a dose of Russ Filbeck right now. For more information on Russ and ...
02.25.2022 STL260: LVL Workbench IRL Sign up here to be notified when registration opens for our newest online Foundations course, SketchUp Fundamentals for Furniture Design With Dave Richards - https://www.foundationsofwoodworking.com/sketchup Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine ...
02.11.2022 STL259: Do homemade bandsaws make financial sense? (no) Rollie Johnson answers a batch of listener questions about dust collectors, homemade bandsaws, tool steel, cutter speed, power feeders, classic furniture drawings, machine restoration, and drying lumber. This episode is sponsored by Mortise and Tenon Magazine - https://www.mortiseandtenonmag.com/ 0:00 - ...
01.28.2022 STL258: Making pretty things and blowing up their spots Woodworker, artist, and author, Danielle Rose Byrd joins Barry and Ben to discuss greenwoodworking techniques and culture, taking care of your body, wood allergies, sharpening, and how to find your own style. This episode is sponsored by Peters Valley - ...
01.14.2022 STL257: Barry gets a tablesaw This episode is sponsored by Peters Valley - http://petersvalley.org/ 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Shop resolutions 9:41 - Budget tablesaw woes 22:05 - Building a base for a bandsaw? 35:21 - Segments 47:55 - Finer furniture pads 56:28 - Milling ...
12.17.2021 STL256: Just'a planin' and a scrapin' For more information on Mike's online course -http://www.foundationsofwoodworking.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 for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited
12.03.2021 STL255: Vic's plywood workbench This episode is sponsored by Garrett Wade Check out Mike's online class, Foundations of Woodworking. 0:00 - Intro 2:36 - Economy shop help 20:38 - Vic's Baltic birch workbench 37:01 - Sharpening a toothed blade 47:18 - Segements 43:38 - ...
11.19.2021 STL254: Iron and oak (and maple?) This episode is sponsored by Titebond, Pony/Jorgensen, and Garrett Wade 0:00 - Intro 2:33 - Shop Talk 14:23 - Ben's router lift score 18:45 - Fancy box hinges 32:06 - Ebonizing techniques 43:38 - Segments 1:02:56 - Painting a panel ...
11.12.2021 The Innovators: Grizzly Industrial Mike Pekovich and Rollie Johnson chat with Grizzly’s own Jameson Hawn to get a behind-the-scenes look at the company. Grizzly's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrizzlyIndustrialInc Jameson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheArcherymadman Check out this video for more information on the history of Grizzly Industrial: ...
11.05.2021 STL253: Woodworking is just tricks and fixing mistakes This episode is sponsored by Titebond, The Northwest Woodworking Studio, and Pony/Jorgensen 0:00 - Introduction and catching up with Ellen 11:05 - Putting a shop into extended storage 24:30 - How long should a jointer bed be? 38:12 - All ...
10.22.2021 STL252: The pull of the Japanese handplane 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 ...
10.08.2021 STL251: Assume the glue is going to fail This episode is sponsored by Festool 0:00 - Intro 1:52 - End grain glue myths! 21:34 - Joints in long runs of crown molding 32:43 - Segments 45:22 - Floating tenon joinery options We're hiring an assistant digital editor! Are ...
09.24.2021 STL250: Catching up with Ed Pirnik Visit FoundationsOfWoodworking.com for more information on Mike's online course, The Foundations of 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 ...
09.10.2021 STL249: MDF on a jointer? Bob Van Dyke joins Mike and Ben to discuss story sticks, cooling glue to get more open time, spring joints and admits to milling MDF on his machines! Sponsored by Grizzly Industrial 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Are woodworking classes ...
08.27.2021 STL248: Best of Shop Talk Live #1 Segments from: STL179 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2018/12/21/stl179-barrys-insane-scrub-plane STL185 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2019/03/15/stl185-reading-bob-van-dykes-mind STL214 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2020/05/01/stl214-5-the-one-with-no-questions STL223 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2020/08/28/stl223-mike-mascelli-knows-more-about-finishing-than-you-do STL176 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2018/11/09/stl-176-dont-like-resawing-tablesaw STL213 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2020/04/10/stl213-making-wooden-handplanes 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 ...
08.20.2021 STL Profile: Erika Torres Erika Torres is a woodworker in Oregon who has been building in some form or fashion since 2002. After completing Gary Rogowski's mastery program at the Northwest School of Woodworking, she has begun her woodworking career with a bang, by ...
08.13.2021 STL247: Drop the baseline Mike and Ben discuss getting rid of marking gauge lines on dovetails, how long their blades last, more apron and pencil preferences, and why Mike has a day job. This episode is sponsored by Pony/Jorgensen 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - ...
07.30.2021 STL246: The mighty biscuit joiner vs. the domino 0:00 - Intro 6:33 - How do you keep track of huge projects? 17:17 - Should a semi-pro get a slider? 34:20 - Biscuit joiner vs. domino 47:23 - Dealing with big glue ups? Mike's YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeFarrington Links ...
07.16.2021 STL245: Hope chest or nope chest? This episode is sponsored by Maverick Abrasives - https://www.maverickabrasives.com/ 0:00 - Intro 8:14 - How do you approach a new project? 22:51 - Breadboard end pinned on a glue joint 29:11 - Smooth moves 44:00 - Oil stones for final ...
07.02.2021 STL244: Laura Mays–The Inquisitive Furniture Maker Jon Binzen interviews Laura Mays, woodworker and director of The Krenov School, about her journey to woodworking and the inspiration behind her inquisitive work. This episode is sponsored by Maverick Abrasives - https://www.maverickabrasives.com/ For more information on The Krenov Foundation ...
06.18.2021 STL243: Are big squares necessary? Mike, Anissa, and Ben discuss big squares, assembly tables, woodworking with friends, and Anissa's new obsession; plexiglass divider construction. 0:00 - Intro 2:31 - Anissa needs a hobby (plexiglass dividers) 6:19 - Ben needs a hobby (can good woodworkers get ...
06.04.2021 STL242: Is there one block plane to rule them all? This episode is sponsored by Maverick Abrasives and Pony/Jorgensen Join us live for as PantoRouter’s Mac Sheldon and John Henry Souza demonstrate this powerful joinery machine. - http://www.finewoodworking.com/webinars Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up ...
05.21.2021 STL241: Dust collectors vs. dust extractors 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 ...
05.07.2021 STL240: Nature is Dave Fisher's design partner Greenwoodworker and carver Dave Fisher answers listener questions about greenwood projects, finding green wood, storing green wood, and how he goes about designing his incredible pieces. Thanks to this episode's sponsors: Maverick Abrasives, Festool, and Shaper 0:00 - Intro 3:24 ...
04.23.2021 STL239: Are expensive sanders worth it? Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for a free two week trial of Fine Woodworking Unlimited: https://www.finewoodworking.com/freetrial To see the newest issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine: https://www.finewoodworking.com/magazine Every two weeks, a team of Fine ...
04.09.2021 STL238: Tim Coleman's shop-sawn veneer secrets–revealed! This episode is sponsored by: Maverick Abrasives - http://www.maverickabrasives.com Pony/Jorgensen - https://ponyjorgensen.com Titebond - http://www.titebond.com/ Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for a free two week trial of Fine Woodworking Unlimited: https://bit.ly/36oP5d4 To see ...
03.26.2021 STL237: Just the facets, ma'am This episode is sponsored by: Maverick Abrasives - Use the code “finewoodworking” to save 10% at https://www.maverickabrasives.com/ And The Northwest Woodworking Studio's online build along session, making a floating top table with Gary Rogowski - Saturdays Apr. 17 – June ...
03.12.2021 STL236: Does a jointer save you money? 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 ...
02.26.2021 STL235: Are saw guides really cheating? 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 ...
02.12.2021 STL234: When animation inspires your furniture designs Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Please head to the show notes page above to enter the TailSpin Tools giveaway. Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking ...
01.29.2021 STL233: The power of the disc sander 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 ...
01.15.2021 STL232: The Mike Mascelli Finishing Show! Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for a free two week trial of Fine Woodworking Unlimited: https://bit.ly/36oP5d4 To see the newest issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine: https://bit.ly/2G8c0Pj Every two weeks, a team of Fine ...
12.18.2020 STL231: Fancy router tables vs. plywood with a hole in it 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 ...
12.04.2020 STL230: Bending wood with your bare hands 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 ...
11.20.2020 STL229: The $1000 shop exercise 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 ...
11.06.2020 STL228: The best gifts to make as a woodworker 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 ...

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