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STL 63: The Micro-Sized Workshop

Shop Talk Live · 11 Jul 2014 · 1h 05m

What this episode covers

Ed Pernick, Tom McKenna, and Mike Pakovich of Fine Woodworking discuss woodworking in micro-sized workshops, referencing Andrew Hunter’s use of Japanese hand tools and gravity-based techniques. The hosts answer listener questions on finishing walnut with hardwax oils and dyes, managing dust collection systems with 4-inch vs. 6-inch ducting, and preventing cherry blotching with shellac washes. They also share 'tool bombs' like a fussy tenoning jig and discuss techniques for cutting tenons and cleaning router bits.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Fine Woodworking, Rockler, Grizzly, Delta, Jet, Rockwell
Products
Osmo PolyX, Fiddes, Dust Boy
Also
Andrew Hunter

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