Hardware Podcasts

STL 57: Tablesaw Accident Update

Shop Talk Live · 18 Apr 2014 · 1h 04m

What this episode covers

Ed Vernick, Mike Beckovic, and John Benson of Fine Woodworking magazine discuss a tablesaw injury update from listener Billy, who suffered a finger injury from a vibrating offcut and used ACL stem cell therapy for healing. The hosts compare steam bending versus bent lamination for curved wood parts, debate the use of paste wax in finishing, and share anecdotes about the late woodworker James Krenov and the magazine's back cover artists. They also answer listener questions on using chisel planes, selecting bandsaws, and choosing between shapers and router tables.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Fine Woodworking magazine, Garrett Wade, Lee Valley, Veritas
Tools
Lee Nielsen, Laguna, Delta, Beesemeyer
Also
ACL, James Krenov, College of the Redwoods, Gary Knox Bennett, Sam Maloof, Peter Sandback, Danny Camarillo, Adrian McCurdy, Brian Newell, Tim Coleman, Ross Day, Jerry Osgood, Ben Blackmar

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