# Shop Talk Live 26: Workbench Glue-Up Conundrum

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2013-02-22
- Length: 49m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-02-22-shop-talk-live-26-workbench-glue-up-conundrum
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/shop-talk-live-26-workbench-glue-up-conundrum

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-02-22-shop-talk-live-26-workbench-glue-up-conundrum#t=7) Introduction and Fine Woodworking Live 2013 Announcement
- [8:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-02-22-shop-talk-live-26-workbench-glue-up-conundrum#t=533) Workbench Glue-Up with Small Jointers
- [12:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-02-22-shop-talk-live-26-workbench-glue-up-conundrum#t=750) Troubleshooting Tenon Shoulder Alignment
- [22:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-02-22-shop-talk-live-26-workbench-glue-up-conundrum#t=1327) Fixing Rising Glue Lines in Antique Furniture
- [27:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-02-22-shop-talk-live-26-workbench-glue-up-conundrum#t=1668) Countertop Finishing and Attachment Methods
- [33:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-02-22-shop-talk-live-26-workbench-glue-up-conundrum#t=2001) Favorite Tools: Rockler Dust Right and Blue Painters Tape
- [39:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-02-22-shop-talk-live-26-workbench-glue-up-conundrum#t=2390) Advice for Beginners Upgrading Table Saws and Bandsaws

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking Live 2013 (other)
- Rockler (company)
- Dust Right (product)
- Blue Painters Tape (material)
- Veritas (company)
- Lee Nielsen (company)
- Bosch (company)
- Makita (company)
- Delta Unisaw (product)
- Beechmeier (company)

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