# Shop Talk Live 44: Big Changes for Fine Woodworking

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2013-11-01
- Length: 50m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-01-shop-talk-live-44-big-changes-for-fine-woodworking
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/shop-talk-live-44-big-changes-for-fine-woodworking

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-01-shop-talk-live-44-big-changes-for-fine-woodworking#t=6) Editorial Leadership Changes at Fine Woodworking
- [7:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-01-shop-talk-live-44-big-changes-for-fine-woodworking#t=450) Shop Setup: Home Shop vs. Professional Space
- [12:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-01-shop-talk-live-44-big-changes-for-fine-woodworking#t=744) Wood Finishing: Osmo Polyx, Shellac, and Homebrews
- [18:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-01-shop-talk-live-44-big-changes-for-fine-woodworking#t=1134) Audio Stumper and Dust Mask Recommendations
- [24:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-01-shop-talk-live-44-big-changes-for-fine-woodworking#t=1441) Lumber Preparation and Acclimation
- [28:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-01-shop-talk-live-44-big-changes-for-fine-woodworking#t=1736) Favorite Tools: Rubber Mats, Fret Saws, and Lathe Shavings
- [40:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-01-shop-talk-live-44-big-changes-for-fine-woodworking#t=2440) Troubleshooting Veritas Block Plane and Steam Bending

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Taunton (company)
- Rockler (company)
- Osmo Polyx (product)
- Minwax Polyacrylic (product)
- 3M (company)
- DeWalt 735 (product)
- Veritas (company)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Michael C. Fortune (other)

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