# STL 57: Tablesaw Accident Update

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2014-04-18
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-18-stl-57-tablesaw-accident-update
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-57-tablesaw-accident-update

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-18-stl-57-tablesaw-accident-update#t=6) Introduction and Loom Repair Anecdote
- [9:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-18-stl-57-tablesaw-accident-update#t=574) Tablesaw Injury Update and ACL Treatment
- [17:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-18-stl-57-tablesaw-accident-update#t=1049) Steam Bending vs. Bent Lamination
- [22:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-18-stl-57-tablesaw-accident-update#t=1345) Paste Wax and Finishing Techniques
- [26:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-18-stl-57-tablesaw-accident-update#t=1578) James Krenov and Back Cover Artists
- [40:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-18-stl-57-tablesaw-accident-update#t=2424) Epoxy Cracks and Chisel Plane Usage
- [48:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-18-stl-57-tablesaw-accident-update#t=2911) Tool Bombs and Shiny Object Syndrome
- [54:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-04-18-stl-57-tablesaw-accident-update#t=3293) Bandsaw Selection and Shaper vs. Router Table

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## Mentioned

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

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