# Shop Talk Live 29: Secrets for Sharp Blades and Perfect Plane Irons

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2013-04-05
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-05-shop-talk-live-29-secrets-for-sharp-blades-and-perfect-plane-irons
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/shop-talk-live-29-secrets-for-sharp-blades-and-perfect-plane-irons

## Summary

Fine Woodworking editors Asa Christiana, Matt Kenney, and Ed Pirnik discuss the psychological rewards of woodworking, focusing on the sense of mastery and creative flow. They answer listener questions on sharpening water stones, repairing broken stones with epoxy, and techniques for flattening stones using sandpaper on granite. The hosts also share specific shop techniques, including using wooden cauls with packing tape for panel glue-ups and a low-tech method for regrinding plane bevels on granite tiles. Finally, they address design challenges like integrating hold fasts with under-bench storage and managing wood movement in table construction.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-05-shop-talk-live-29-secrets-for-sharp-blades-and-perfect-plane-irons#t=1) Introduction and Woodworking Philosophy
- [11:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-05-shop-talk-live-29-secrets-for-sharp-blades-and-perfect-plane-irons#t=695) Repairing Broken Water Stones
- [16:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-05-shop-talk-live-29-secrets-for-sharp-blades-and-perfect-plane-irons#t=975) Flattening Water Stones and Sharpening Tips
- [24:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-05-shop-talk-live-29-secrets-for-sharp-blades-and-perfect-plane-irons#t=1440) Favorite Techniques: Regrinding and Panel Glue-ups
- [31:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-05-shop-talk-live-29-secrets-for-sharp-blades-and-perfect-plane-irons#t=1899) Sharpening Narrow Chisels and Workbench Design
- [38:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-05-shop-talk-live-29-secrets-for-sharp-blades-and-perfect-plane-irons#t=2331) Smooth Moves: Router Bits and Cabinet Errors
- [47:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-05-shop-talk-live-29-secrets-for-sharp-blades-and-perfect-plane-irons#t=2827) Table Construction: Wood Movement and Faux Tenons
- [53:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-05-shop-talk-live-29-secrets-for-sharp-blades-and-perfect-plane-irons#t=3209) Bent Laminations and Planer Tricks

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Norton Waterstone (tool)
- Veritas MK2 guide (tool)
- Lee Nielsen (company)
- Shapton (product)
- Granite (material)

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