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Shop Talk Live 44: Big Changes for Fine Woodworking

Shop Talk Live · 1 Nov 2013 · 50m

What this episode covers

Ed Pernick, Asa Christiana, and Mike Pekovich of Fine Woodworking magazine announce that Asa is stepping down as editor-in-chief after 7.5 years, with Tom McKenna taking over the role. The hosts then answer listener questions regarding shop setup, wood finishing techniques, and dust mask selection. They also discuss the technical challenges of steam bending softwoods like Western red cedar and troubleshoot issues with a Veritas rabbeting block plane.

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Companies
Fine Woodworking, Taunton, Rockler, 3M, Veritas, Lee Valley
Products
Osmo Polyx, Minwax Polyacrylic, DeWalt 735
Also
Michael C. Fortune

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