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Shop Talk Live 21: Tablesaw Tech

Shop Talk Live · 14 Dec 2012 · 1h 00m

What this episode covers

Ed Pirnik, Mike Pekovich, and Matt Kenney of Fine Woodworking magazine discuss vintage tablesaw rehabilitation, focusing on Matt’s restoration of a 1970s Unisaw, including motor rebuilds and safety upgrades. The hosts also address listener questions regarding gluing reclaimed teak, sourcing quality plywood, and evaluating used hybrid table saws like the Shop Fox and Grizzly models. They share woodworking techniques, such as using wedges for clamping and Japanese pairing chisels for dovetails, while offering advice on dust collection systems and tool maintenance.

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makers and hobbyists

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Fine Woodworking magazine
Also
Parks and Recreation, Christian Becksvoort, Nick Offerman, Ron Swanson, Weldwood Resorcinol, Gorilla Glue, Baltic Birch, Lee Nielsen, Stephen Hammer, Shop Fox W1824, Grizzly G0715P, Unisaw, Biesemeyer

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