# STL 46: Ed Cuts the Cord—Literally

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2013-11-28
- Length: 1h 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally

## Summary

Ed Pernick, Asa Christiana, and Matt Kenney of Fine Woodworking discuss 'service woodworking' projects, including Asa rebuilding dining hall tabletops for a summer camp and Matt teaching Cub Scouts. They answer listener questions on sharpening A2 plane irons with microbevels, removing wax from water-based finishes before applying oil-based polyurethane, and the utility of double squares versus combination squares. The hosts also debate the practical application of the golden ratio in furniture design and share personal shop maintenance and project updates.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally#t=6) Introduction and Service Woodworking
- [2:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally#t=146) Asa's Summer Camp Tabletop Project
- [6:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally#t=390) Matt's Cub Scout Woodworking Lessons
- [11:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally#t=705) Sharpening A2 Plane Irons and Microbevels
- [17:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally#t=1028) Eastern Seaboard Furniture Tour Recommendations
- [27:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally#t=1620) Smooth Moves: Shop Mistakes and Lumber Costs
- [35:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally#t=2134) Refinishing Over Wax and Tool Advice
- [59:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally#t=3558) The Golden Ratio in Design
- [1:06:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-11-28-stl-46-ed-cuts-the-cord-literally#t=3987) Listener Comments and Closing

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Veritas (tool)
- A2 steel (material)
- PMV-11 (material)
- Zinsser Seal Coat (tool)
- shellac (material)
- mineral spirits (material)
- Fret Saw (tool)
- Coping Saw (tool)

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