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Shop Talk Live 26: Workbench Glue-Up Conundrum

Shop Talk Live · 22 Feb 2013 · 49m

What this episode covers

Fine Woodworking editor Asa Christiana and art director Mike Pekovich discuss the upcoming Fine Woodworking Live 2013 event, highlighting improvements like elective classes and vendor access. They answer listener questions on building workbench laminations with small jointers, troubleshooting tenon shoulder alignment issues, and correcting rising glue lines in antique reproduction furniture. The hosts also debate finishing options for countertops, specifically spar varnish versus oils, and recommend Rockler Dust Right components and Blue Painters Tape for shop efficiency and precision.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Rockler, Veritas, Lee Nielsen, Bosch, Makita, Beechmeier
Products
Dust Right, Delta Unisaw
Materials
Blue Painters Tape
Also
Fine Woodworking Live 2013

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