On today’s show, we’re talking about why workbenches are better than the floor, managing customer expectations, and thick, thick workbenches.

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• Kenneth Butz
• Zachary Gourde
• Zane Clark
• Dave 4C
• Tyler Aguirre
• Mike at WorkshopFloorplan.com

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What’s on the Bench

• Marc talks about the recent open house, the final stages of the dining table, and the loss of Duggee.
• Matt is rehabbing a bandsaw.
• Shannon is doing some flea market flipping.

Kickback

• Janae writes in after watching episode 609 and hearing Alex Snodgrass talk about bandsaw blades that break at the weld. Less than two hours later, her new-to-her Grizzly bandsaw made a loud pop. Because of the episode, she calmly shut down the saw, confirmed the break happened at the weld, and contacted the manufacturer.
• Kaylin asks why more cordless tool platforms don’t offer AC adapters like Metabo’s 36V line.
• Joshua shares his experience upgrading to a premium Milwaukee cordless set and how much better it has been for drilling, fence work, concrete, mixing mud and paint, and property cleanup.
• We also get a list of Ten Reasons I Hate Marc.

Questions

• Joel Bjornstad asks why chisel work improved so much after moving from the floor to a Roubo-style workbench. Is it posture, physics, or woodworking magic?
• Monte Bell asks how to manage customer expectations when commissioned furniture takes longer than expected.
• Emil built a 6 1/4" thick southern yellow pine workbench top and wants to know how thick a top can be while still working with vises, bench dogs, and holdfasts.

Links and Resources

• Woodcraft
• Wood Talk Newsletter

Local Woodcraft Deals, Events, and Classes

• July Deal: 15% off Crown M42 Cryo Turning Tools.
• July Deal: 40% off WoodRiver Toggle Clamps.
• July Deal: 40% off Brazilian Cherry / Jatoba.
• July Deal: 40% off Padauk.
• July Deal: 40% off Gaboon Ebony turning stock.
• Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store page.
• Colorado Springs: Woodturning 101, Amazing Apple Project with Raleigh Lockhart, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 AM to 4:30 PM.

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