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WT498 – Better to Be Smooth

A woodworking show for modern woodworkers and makers. Join Marc Spagnuolo, Shannon Rogers, and Matt Cremona for a light-hearted look at the latest news, tips, and tricks from the world of woodworking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It’s show #568 On today’s show, we’re talking about woodworker vs the HOA, sharpening a card scraper, flat bottom table saw cuts, and disposable blade hand planesSponsored by YouIf you want to help support the show, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/woodtalk and signing up to become a patron of the show. A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO SPONSORED THE SHOW IN RESPONSE TO OUR LEAD SPONSOR LEAVING!!!What's on the Bench?Shannon is building an urn for his mom on a bum knee.Marc had some shop guests and built a table with a wiener.Matt is still making cabinets.News & KickbackAlex asks about this helical head router bit of death and how we feel about using it.

Listener QuestionsFantin asks about building a new shop at his new house and how to handle the HOA.Bill is using his ATB blade to cut cabinet dados and wonders if he needs a square grind blade.Johnathan got an Accu-Burr tool to help with card scraper sharpening but asks whether he needs to go back to the stones the re-hone the edge every time before pulling the burr.Les asks about disposable blade hand planes like RALI and whether they are worth it for a new plane user.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Woodworker VS the HOA | Wood Talk 568

It’s show #567 On today’s show, we’re talking about shoulder planes?, the very super cool tools fence, and a question about router fences that Matt probably can’t answer.Sponsored by YouIf you want to help support the show, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/woodtalk and signing up to become a patron of the show. Thank you Patrons. 
WoodTalk is NOT brought to you by RocklerNo more Rockler sponsorship so yes, we have joined an ad network that is playing pre, post, and mid roll ads. Patreon supporters can subscribe to the ad free feed which can be found under the "My Membership" tab on the WoodTalk Patreon page. Or keep an eye on your inbox for the private RSS link. 
Listener QuestionsHoward asks about Marc's experience with the Super Cool Tools fenceMichael asks about micro adjust on a router table fence and for suggestions."Joe" asks whether a shoulder plane is useful enough to justify buying or should he stick with a paring chisel.
Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

567 - The Blue Woodcraft

It’s show #566 On today’s show, we’re doing another Oops! All Questions episode. We’re talking about some new tools, the longevity of glue joints, uses for CNC, and domestic hardwood alternatives.Sponsored by YouIf you want to help support the show, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/woodtalk and signing up to become a patron of the show. Thank you Patrons.NewsMarc is schilling books at the St Louis Woodcraft (Green Rockler) on Saturday, February 3rd.Listener QuestionsAlex asks our thoughts on the Bullseye Borer doohickeyChris is looking for options in domestic hardwoods beyond the usual suspects.Nathan has a question about modern glues and their longevity as compared to animal based glues of days past.Rocco runs a machine shop for a school and asks how he might integrate a wood CNC into the school and curriculum.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's Little Thing




 It’s show #565 On today’s show, we’re talking about power jointers vs jointer planes, finishing shop walls, which smoothing plane, and regretting Harvey Tools purchases?What's On the BenchMarc is working on Ava's vanity and discovering parts move if you leave them around long enough.Shannon has no room in his shop due to home remodeling projects...so he's rebuilding his tri bike.Matt is working on the kitchen cabinets.NewsWe were sad to learn of the passing of Erik Florip
AIM acquires Popular Woodworking magazine.Listener QuestionsJustin asks about using a jointer plane vs getting a powered jointer for his mostly hybrid woodshop.Axel asks about finishing his shop walls.Luke wants a dedicated smoothing plane and asks whether a #3 or a #4 is the better choice.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

565 – Hating on Harvey?



It’s show #564 On today’s show, we’re talking about balancing a home shop and a work shop, Black Friday recap, and a whole bunch of kickback from YOU.Sponsored by YouIf you want to help support the show, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/woodtalk and signing up to become a patron of the show. Thank you Patrons.Sponsored by Rockler
 [caption id="attachment_48624" align="alignright" width="300"] Click to enter and win![/caption] Wood Talk is brought to you by Rockler! Rockler has been helping customers create with confidence for over 65 years. Rockler is giving away a $250 Gift Card to one lucky Wood Talk listener. Enter for your chance to win before December 31st at Rockler.com/woodtalk.KickbackAlex is a super fan with more than 26K minutes listening to WoodTalk this year.Douglas says he will build stuff off Etsy with no ethical dilemma.Alex figured out the hardware he needs for his gaming table.What's On the Dining TableWhat did we find on Black Friday sales? Mostly that we were underwhelmed with it all.Listener QuestionsAlex is thinking about maintaining 2 shops and 2 sets of tools.Alfred is looking for paint filler suggestions and wonders if he HAS to have a YouTube channel to be a successful woodworker.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WT498 – Better to Be Smooth

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