On today’s show, we’re talking about Alex Snodgrass. Like, the entire time. From his early days as a mustachioed little baby to today, as he’s in the home stretch of his Next Cut Tour.

We’re recording live at the Woodcraft Vendor Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky, which means this is the first face-to-face Wood Talk recording in years.

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What’s on the Bench

This week, the bench is all Alex.

• We talk about how the Next Cut Tour is going.
• We ask why Alex became so closely associated with bandsaws.
• We discuss whether the world has enough bandsaw reindeer yet.
• We get into small-shop and startup bandsaw setup advice.

Questions for Alex

• Matt Parker asks how old Alex was when he first grew that glorious mustache.
• Tom asks how to deal with a 14" Powermatic bandsaw with a riser kit that refuses to track straight.
• Greg Batt asks whether upgrading a common 14" bandsaw from a 1 HP motor to a 2 HP motor is worth the cost and effort.
• Joe Lapolito asks how often a hobbyist needs to go through Alex’s full bandsaw setup process once the machine has been dialed in.
• Martin asks how to clean the blade and machine after cutting wet wood.
• We also ask why Carter guides over blocks or other bearing guides.
• And when a bandsaw blade breaks, what’s the first thing to check?

Links and Resources

• Alex Snodgrass, The Next Cut Tour

Local Woodcraft Events and Classes

• Minneapolis: Summer Lumber Deal runs through June 20. Get a $20 gift card with a $100 lumber purchase.
• Minneapolis: Free Bandsaw Tune Up demo, Saturday, June 20 at 1pm.
• Boise: 3 Stone Cairn Lamp class.
• Greenville: Celtic Knot Rolling Pin class.

Contact the Show

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You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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