Making It · 14 May 2021 · 49m
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's outhouse build, Clagett's shop tips video, and Picciuto's outdoor steel-and-cedar swing. The hosts analyze the severe lumber and resin shortages driving up material costs, citing supply chain bottlenecks and price gouging, while also sharing stories about sourcing Baltic birch plywood and managing large-scale production materials. They conclude by discussing post-pandemic travel plans, highlighting upcoming visits to Maker Central and Maker Faire, and recommending creators like Izzy Swan, Musty, and Alec Steele.
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Host Ben Strana and guests Mike Pekovich, Matt Kenney, and Jeff Rose answer listener questions in a rapid-fire format. They discuss setting up a new dedicated woodshop, selecting tools like planes and mortisers, and choosing materials for specific projects such as kumiko screens and dominoes. The conversation covers practical advice on insulation, glue selection for bent laminations, and safety considerations for dust masks and chemical storage.
Hosts Mike Dunbar, Ben Martin, and David Diyard discuss woodworking challenges, starting with Mike's recent failure to finish a prototype Arts & Crafts chair due to poor grain selection on plain-sawn stock. The panel advises on using cheap pine for learning versus high-quality lumber, and debates the value of coveted tools like the Gordon pattern maker's vise and Souren Steiner planes. They also recommend the Bridge City Chopstick Master and discuss the practicalities of building a new workbench with a leg vice versus using an existing pattern maker's vise.
Ben, Anissa, and Barry discuss the recent Fine Woodworking Live conference, highlighting presentations by Beth Ireland, Gochner, and Bob Van Dyke. They answer listener questions on stocking a lumber stash for a new shop, the technique of hollowing Western chisel backs with a Dremel, and whether a beginner should buy a bandsaw or jointer-planer combo. The hosts also share their 'smooth moves' (mistakes) and recommend tools like the Prismacolor pencil sharpener and kettlebells.
Asa Christiana and Matt Kenney of Fine Woodworking magazine discuss their career paths, the challenges of balancing safety with realistic shop photography, and practical advice on buying lumber and selecting routers. They also address listener questions about lacquer finishes and explain why they discontinued the video podcast format due to low viewership and production effort.
Host Tom McKenna and editors Ben Strano and Matt Kenny interview actor and trade skills advocate John Ratzenberger about the decline of shop classes and the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, such as welders and plumbers, in the US. Contributing editor Rollie Johnson joins to answer listener questions, recommending basswood and white pine over poplar for secondary woodworking tasks and offering advice on milling large logs for furniture. The episode also covers new tools seen at the AWFS trade show, including Veritas and MicroFence products, and discusses sharpening strategies for beginners, emphasizing the value of good stones over cheap grinders.
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