# STL 56: James Krenov's Legacy Lives On

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2014-04-04
- Length: 1h 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-04-stl-56-james-krenovs-legacy-lives-on
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-56-james-krenovs-legacy-lives-on

## Summary

Laura Mays, lead instructor at the College of the Redwoods, discusses her journey from architecture to furniture making and the enduring legacy of James Krenov’s philosophy at the school. Mike Pakovich shares a personal anecdote about his first meeting with Krenov, highlighting the master's influence on Fine Woodworking magazine. The hosts also address listener questions regarding table saw safety with riving knives, proper sharpening techniques for hand planes, and the correct use of Japanese versus Western saws for cutting tenons.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-04-stl-56-james-krenovs-legacy-lives-on#t=6) Introduction and Riving Knife Safety Discussion
- [8:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-04-stl-56-james-krenovs-legacy-lives-on#t=523) Sharpening Hand Planes and the Ruler Trick
- [11:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-04-stl-56-james-krenovs-legacy-lives-on#t=682) Jointer vs. Planer Usage for Rough Stock
- [15:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-04-stl-56-james-krenovs-legacy-lives-on#t=931) Interview with Laura Mays on Krenov's Legacy
- [33:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-04-stl-56-james-krenovs-legacy-lives-on#t=2006) Mike Pakovich's First Meeting with James Krenov
- [41:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-04-stl-56-james-krenovs-legacy-lives-on#t=2516) Cutting Tenons with Japanese and Western Saws
- [52:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-04-stl-56-james-krenovs-legacy-lives-on#t=3152) Filling Voids in Live Edge Slabs
- [56:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-04-stl-56-james-krenovs-legacy-lives-on#t=3364) April Fool's Tools and Workbench Solutions

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- College of the Redwoods (company)
- James Krenov (other)
- Laura Mays (other)
- Mike Pakovich (other)
- Fine Woodworking magazine (other)
- Veritas (company)
- Ryoba (product)
- West Systems (company)

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