# Shop Talk Live 34: Bandsaw Master Michael Fortune

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2013-06-14
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-14-shop-talk-live-34-bandsaw-master-michael-fortune
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/shop-talk-live-34-bandsaw-master-michael-fortune

## Summary

Fine Woodworking editors Asa Christiana and Matt Kenny discuss woodworking techniques, shop safety, and power tool upgrades, featuring an interview with contributing editor Michael Fortune about his mastery of the bandsaw. Fortune explains how he transitioned from graphic design to furniture making and details his specific bandsaw setup and blade selection strategies learned from an Italian technician. The hosts also address listener questions regarding air filtration effectiveness, planer maintenance, staining advice, and the electrical requirements for running 3-phase machinery in a home shop.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-14-shop-talk-live-34-bandsaw-master-michael-fortune#t=0) Introduction and Name Game
- [9:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-14-shop-talk-live-34-bandsaw-master-michael-fortune#t=549) Shop Safety and Air Filtration
- [18:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-14-shop-talk-live-34-bandsaw-master-michael-fortune#t=1101) Interview with Michael Fortune
- [36:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-14-shop-talk-live-34-bandsaw-master-michael-fortune#t=2176) Planer Maintenance and Staining Advice
- [49:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-06-14-shop-talk-live-34-bandsaw-master-michael-fortune#t=2955) Block Plane Debate and Power Tool Upgrades

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Michael Fortune (other)
- Jet air filter (product)
- DWalt DW 735 (product)
- Rockwell bandsaw (product)
- Oliver 166 D (product)
- Raleigh Johnson (other)
- Philip C. Lowe (other)
- George C. Scott (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Episode 229: Jimmy made a laser bandsaw.](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-09-20-episode-229-jimmy-made-a-laser-bandsaw) (Making It)
- [Making It #010: If it looks straight….](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-02-26-making-it-010-if-it-looks-straight) (Making It)
- [Episode 141: Jimmy Two-Shows](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-10-27-episode-141-jimmy-two-shows) (Making It)
- [Episode 235: Dreams of Modified Tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-11-01-episode-235-dreams-of-modified-tools) (Making It)
- [Episode 134: THE SHOP OF THE FUTURE!!!!!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-09-08-episode-134-the-shop-of-the-future) (Making It)

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