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Shop Talk Live 35: Legendary Workshops

Shop Talk Live · 28 Jun 2013 · 1h 10m

What this episode covers

Fine Woodworking editors Ed Burnick, Asa Christiana, and Mike Pekovich discuss legendary workshops and museums for woodworkers, including Wharton Esherick’s house, the Nakashima compound, Hancock Shaker Village, and the Gamble House. They answer listener questions regarding bandsaw blade width and thrust bearing orientation, and share favorite techniques like story sticks and splined miters. The episode concludes with part two of an interview with master woodworker Michael C. Fortune, who discusses his design process, teaching philosophy, and restoration of vintage shop machinery.

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makers and hobbyists

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Wharton Esherick, George Nakashima, Hancock Shaker Village, Gamble House, Sam Maloof, Michael C. Fortune, Fine Woodworking

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