# Shop Talk Live 10: Handplanes for a Desert Island

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2012-07-06
- Length: 39m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-07-06-shop-talk-live-10-handplanes-for-a-desert-island
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/shop-talk-live-10-handplanes-for-a-desert-island

## Summary

Ed Fernick and Mike Pekovich of Fine Woodworking discuss workshop bench design, focusing on thick tops, dog holes, and plane stops, while answering listener questions on maintaining matte finishes and choosing shop floor coatings. They debate the merits of water-based versus solvent-based finishes and highlight specific tools like Lee Nielsen planes and hold fasts. The hosts also share personal 'smooth moves' (mistakes), including a tear-out error on a new bench and issues with part orientation during teaching.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-07-06-shop-talk-live-10-handplanes-for-a-desert-island#t=6) Introduction and Workshop Bench Setup
- [6:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-07-06-shop-talk-live-10-handplanes-for-a-desert-island#t=385) Bench Stops, Dog Holes, and Workholding
- [11:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-07-06-shop-talk-live-10-handplanes-for-a-desert-island#t=699) Maintaining Matte Factory Finishes
- [14:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-07-06-shop-talk-live-10-handplanes-for-a-desert-island#t=885) Favorite Handplanes: Lee Nielsen and Number 5
- [20:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-07-06-shop-talk-live-10-handplanes-for-a-desert-island#t=1245) Low VOC and Water-Based Finish Debate
- [26:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-07-06-shop-talk-live-10-handplanes-for-a-desert-island#t=1612) Smooth Moves: Bench Tear-Out and Part Orientation
- [33:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-07-06-shop-talk-live-10-handplanes-for-a-desert-island#t=2036) Shop Floor Coating: Shellac and Poly
- [36:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-07-06-shop-talk-live-10-handplanes-for-a-desert-island#t=2198) Listener Comments and Show Wrap-up

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Lee Nielsen (other)
- Tim Rousseau (other)
- Jeff Miller (other)
- Terry Masace (other)
- Jeff Jewett (other)

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