# STL 50: Tool Bombs and Colonial Woodworking

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2014-01-24
- Length: 52m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-01-24-stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking

## Summary

Matt Kenney, senior editor at Fine Woodworking, discusses the Working Wood in the 18th Century conference at Colonial Williamsburg, highlighting period furniture construction and the 'Buckland and Sears' table. The hosts answer listener questions regarding handplane maintenance, specifically addressing a Stanley Bailey 35 Jack Plane fit issue and bandsaw tension techniques from Michael Fortune and Lonnie Bird. They also provide advice on handling bug-infested lumber, preserving quilts in pH-neutral storage, and designing workshop walls.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-01-24-stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking#t=6) Introduction: Shop Talk Live and Matt Kenney
- [0:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-01-24-stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking#t=53) Working Wood in the 18th Century at Colonial Williamsburg
- [5:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-01-24-stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking#t=341) The Buckland and Sears Table and Period Construction Flaws
- [12:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-01-24-stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking#t=760) Handplane Sharpness and the Stanley Bailey 35 Jack Plane Issue
- [17:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-01-24-stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking#t=1072) Bandsaw Blade Tension: Michael Fortune vs. Lonnie Bird
- [25:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-01-24-stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking#t=1520) Handling Bug-Infested Ash and Cherry Lumber
- [29:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-01-24-stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking#t=1791) Preserving Quilts: pH-Neutral Storage Solutions
- [33:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-01-24-stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking#t=2024) Tool Bombs: Router Planes and Cheap Clamps
- [39:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-01-24-stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking#t=2353) Basement Workshop Wall Covering and Lighting
- [45:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-01-24-stl-50-tool-bombs-and-colonial-woodworking#t=2713) Microbevels and Door Rail/Style Proportions

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Factory operations & automation](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/factory-operations)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking magazine (other)
- Colonial Williamsburg (other)
- Working Wood in the 18th Century (other)
- Corey Loftime (other)
- Stanley Bailey 35 Jack Plane (tool)
- Ron Hawk (other)
- Michael Fortune (other)
- Lonnie Bird (other)
- Rockwell bandsaw (tool)
- Worksharp 3000 (tool)
- Phil Low (other)
- Ed Fernick (other)
- Matt Kenney (other)

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