# Shop Talk Live 20: Fine Woodworking on Primetime TV

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2012-11-30
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-30-shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv

## Summary

Fine Woodworking editors Asa Christiana, Matt Kenney, and Ed Burnick discuss an upcoming appearance by Asa and Chris Bexford on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, featuring actor Nick Offerman. The hosts answer listener questions regarding the health risks of MDF dust, the mechanical differences between bevel-up and bevel-down chisel techniques, and the proper methods for flattening a benchtop. They also address reader feedback on tool quality, specifically the necessity of tuning high-end planes from brands like Veritas and Lee Nielsen, and offer advice on justifying woodworking hobby expenses to spouses.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-30-shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv#t=7) Introduction and Shop Stumper Winner
- [1:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-30-shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv#t=112) Parks and Recreation TV Appearance with Nick Offerman
- [8:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-30-shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv#t=519) MDF Dust, Formaldehyde, and Safety
- [13:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-30-shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv#t=814) Bevel-Up vs. Bevel-Down Chisel Physics
- [16:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-30-shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv#t=998) Favorite Tools: Freud Dial-a-Data and Miter Gauges
- [24:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-30-shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv#t=1480) Flattening a Benchtop: Jack, Jointer, and Smoother
- [29:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-30-shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv#t=1743) Spline Grain Orientation in Plywood Drawers
- [32:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-30-shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv#t=1972) Current Projects: Vacuum Press and Nativity Barn
- [42:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-30-shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv#t=2537) Tuning High-End Planes: Veritas and Lee Nielsen
- [48:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2012-11-30-shop-talk-live-20-fine-woodworking-on-primetime-tv#t=2899) Justifying Woodworking Costs to Spouses

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Parks and Recreation (product)
- Nick Offerman (other)
- NBC (company)
- Freud (company)
- Dial-a-Data (product)
- Woodhaven (company)
- Deluxe Miter Gauge (product)
- Brown and Sharp (company)
- Depth Gauge (product)
- Veritas (company)
- Lee Nielsen (company)
- Stanley (company)
- Lee Valley (company)

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