# STL 59: No Such Thing as Too Many Tools

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2014-05-16
- Length: 55m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-05-16-stl-59-no-such-thing-as-too-many-tools
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-59-no-such-thing-as-too-many-tools

## Summary

Fine Woodworking editors Matt Kenny and Roland Johnson answer listener questions on power tools, machinery, and finishing. They discuss the metallurgy of 19th-century wrought iron used in chisels, the differences between universal and induction motors in planers, and the distinction between belt and drum sanders. The hosts also share shop accidents, including a dangerous router table climb cut and buying wrong-sized jointer knives, before explaining the differences between Watco Danish oil and Waterlocks wiping varnish.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-05-16-stl-59-no-such-thing-as-too-many-tools#t=6) Introduction and Anchor Chain Iron Discussion
- [3:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-05-16-stl-59-no-such-thing-as-too-many-tools#t=201) Power Tool Questions: Metal Bandsaws and Planers
- [8:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-05-16-stl-59-no-such-thing-as-too-many-tools#t=489) Belt vs. Drum Sanders and Shop Advice
- [10:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-05-16-stl-59-no-such-thing-as-too-many-tools#t=642) Electrical Safety and Smooth Moves Segment
- [21:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-05-16-stl-59-no-such-thing-as-too-many-tools#t=1312) Router Table Climb Cut Accident
- [36:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-05-16-stl-59-no-such-thing-as-too-many-tools#t=2205) Tool Testing Methodology and Bandsaw Review
- [45:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-05-16-stl-59-no-such-thing-as-too-many-tools#t=2715) Euro Combo Machines and Finishing Products
- [52:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-05-16-stl-59-no-such-thing-as-too-many-tools#t=3138) Sandpaper Grits and Listener Comments

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- PM 87 metal bandsaw (product)
- Grizzly 13 inch planer (product)
- Ryobi (company)
- Veritas (company)
- PM V11 (material)
- Oliver 166 joiner (product)
- Watco (product)
- Waterlocks (product)
- Felder (company)

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