# Shop Talk Live 30: Super-Smooth Handplane Tips

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2013-04-22
- Length: 58m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-22-shop-talk-live-30-super-smooth-handplane-tips
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/shop-talk-live-30-super-smooth-handplane-tips

## Summary

Ed Pirnik, Asa Christiana, and Mike Pekovich from Fine Woodworking discuss handplane bevel angles, the pros and cons of jointer/planer combo machines like the Rikon 25-200, and rust prevention methods including Cortec VPCI. They also address listener questions on random orbit sander pad longevity and the technique of spring joints in panel glue-ups.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-22-shop-talk-live-30-super-smooth-handplane-tips#t=6) Introduction and Fine Woodworking Live News
- [8:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-22-shop-talk-live-30-super-smooth-handplane-tips#t=500) Rust Prevention and Storage Solutions
- [13:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-22-shop-talk-live-30-super-smooth-handplane-tips#t=817) Benchtop Jointers and Rikon Combo Machines
- [22:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-22-shop-talk-live-30-super-smooth-handplane-tips#t=1358) Shop Stumper and Sander Pad Durability
- [30:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-22-shop-talk-live-30-super-smooth-handplane-tips#t=1842) Handplane Bevel Angles and Blade Configurations
- [40:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-22-shop-talk-live-30-super-smooth-handplane-tips#t=2455) Favorite Tools: Dovetail Jig and Shoe Stretcher
- [49:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-22-shop-talk-live-30-super-smooth-handplane-tips#t=2964) Spring Joints in Panel Glue-Ups
- [54:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-22-shop-talk-live-30-super-smooth-handplane-tips#t=3292) Listener Comments and Outro

## Topics

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

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Bosch (company)
- Lee Nielsen (company)
- Veritas (company)
- Cortec VPCI (material)
- Rikon 25-200 (tool)
- Rikon 25-2010 (tool)
- Norton 3X (product)
- Rockler (company)

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