# Shop Talk Live 39: Handplane Hassles and Hardships

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2013-08-23
- Length: 48m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-08-23-shop-talk-live-39-handplane-hassles-and-hardships
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/shop-talk-live-39-handplane-hassles-and-hardships

## Summary

Fine Woodworking editors Ed Burnick, Asa Christiana, and Matt Kenney discuss the value of handplanes and spokeshaves, detailing how to tune vintage tools like the Stanley No. 52 Spokeshave and addressing listener questions on miter joints, walnut staining, and bandsaw selection. They explain that handplanes offer precision in leveling and fitting that machines cannot match, while also covering practical tips for rehabbing old tools and selecting replacement blades for Bailey-style planes. The episode concludes with advice on managing dust when working with contrasting woods and a segment on favorite shop tools, including dial calipers and custom planing stops.

## Chapters

- [0:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-08-23-shop-talk-live-39-handplane-hassles-and-hardships#t=5) Introduction and Ed Burnick's Miter Joint Mistakes
- [9:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-08-23-shop-talk-live-39-handplane-hassles-and-hardships#t=544) The Value of Handplanes and Surface Prep
- [16:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-08-23-shop-talk-live-39-handplane-hassles-and-hardships#t=991) Replacing Blades for Vintage Stanley and Bailey Planes
- [22:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-08-23-shop-talk-live-39-handplane-hassles-and-hardships#t=1371) Fixing Stained Kiln-Dried Walnut and Bandsaw Advice
- [30:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-08-23-shop-talk-live-39-handplane-hassles-and-hardships#t=1852) Favorite Tools: Stanley No. 52 Spokeshave and Planing Stops
- [40:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-08-23-shop-talk-live-39-handplane-hassles-and-hardships#t=2432) Dial Calipers and Managing Dust in Contrasting Woods

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## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Stanley (company)
- Lee Nielsen (company)
- Veritas (company)
- Ron Hawk (other)
- Laguna (company)
- Rikon (company)
- Grizzly (company)
- Rockler (company)
- Brian Boggs (other)
- Garrett Hack (other)
- Tim Ruseau (other)

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