# Shop Talk Live 33: Best Bets for Jointer-Planer Upgrades

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2013-06-07
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-07-shop-talk-live-33-best-bets-for-jointer-planer-upgrades
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/shop-talk-live-33

## Summary

Ed Pernick, Mike Pekovich, and Matt Kenny discuss the value of helical and segmented cutterheads for jointers and planers, noting that while retrofitting a jointer is affordable (~$400), upgrading a planer is often cost-prohibitive compared to buying new. They address listener questions on using dowel plates to ensure precise fits, diagnosing bandsaw drift caused by improper blade centering, and selecting appropriate planes for shooting boards. The hosts also share personal anecdotes, including Matt's epoxy curing failure on a commission and Mike's finish durability issues, before highlighting Horton Brass hinges and Lee Nielsen tools.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-07-shop-talk-live-33-best-bets-for-jointer-planer-upgrades#t=7) Introduction and Matt Kenny's Theme Music
- [2:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-07-shop-talk-live-33-best-bets-for-jointer-planer-upgrades#t=158) Helical and Segmented Cutterheads for Jointers and Planers
- [14:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-07-shop-talk-live-33-best-bets-for-jointer-planer-upgrades#t=874) Smooth Moves: Epoxy Failures and Finish Durability
- [27:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-07-shop-talk-live-33-best-bets-for-jointer-planer-upgrades#t=1663) Dowel Fitting Techniques and Dowel Plates
- [34:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-07-shop-talk-live-33-best-bets-for-jointer-planer-upgrades#t=2050) Bandsaw Drift and Blade Centering
- [40:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-07-shop-talk-live-33-best-bets-for-jointer-planer-upgrades#t=2402) Favorite Tools: Draw Knives, Spokeshaves, and Horton Brass Hinges
- [50:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-07-shop-talk-live-33-best-bets-for-jointer-planer-upgrades#t=3019) Shooting Board Planes and Router Bit Selection

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Delta (other)
- Grizzly (other)
- Tersa Head (product)
- Horton Brass (company)
- Lee Nielsen (other)
- Lee Valley (other)
- Veritas (other)
- Sanderson (other)

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