# STL 55: Mike's Tool Chest Disaster

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2014-03-25
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-03-25-stl-55-mikes-tool-chest-disaster
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-55-mikes-tool-chest-disaster

## Summary

Mike Pekovich and Asa Christiana discuss woodworking techniques, including panel glue-up strategies, finishing white oak outdoor furniture, and sharpening tools with a Tormac wet grinder versus a high-speed grinder. Mike recounts a 'tool chest disaster' where he damaged his butternut chest at a demo, and Asa shares a 'smooth move' involving wasted pine from a rushed table design. The hosts also advise listeners on moisture meters and identifying reclaimed lumber.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-03-25-stl-55-mikes-tool-chest-disaster#t=6) Introduction and Asa's Table Design
- [9:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-03-25-stl-55-mikes-tool-chest-disaster#t=549) Panel Glue-Up and Wood Movement
- [21:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-03-25-stl-55-mikes-tool-chest-disaster#t=1280) Finishing White Oak Outdoor Furniture
- [26:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-03-25-stl-55-mikes-tool-chest-disaster#t=1568) Smooth Moves: Wasted Wood and Router Blowout
- [29:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-03-25-stl-55-mikes-tool-chest-disaster#t=1775) Mike's Tool Chest Disaster at a Demo
- [32:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-03-25-stl-55-mikes-tool-chest-disaster#t=1972) Wiping Varnish Technique
- [36:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-03-25-stl-55-mikes-tool-chest-disaster#t=2165) Sharpening: Tormac vs. High-Speed Grinder
- [51:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-03-25-stl-55-mikes-tool-chest-disaster#t=3095) Moisture Meters and Reclaimed Lumber ID

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- IKEA (company)
- Bridge City Toolworks (company)
- Tormac (tool)
- Veritas (company)
- Wagner (company)
- Lignomat (company)
- Delmhorst (company)
- Minwax (company)

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