# STL 67: Ask a Rocket Scientist Returns

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2014-09-05
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-09-05-stl-67-ask-a-rocket-scientist-returns
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-67-ask-a-rocket-scientist-returns

## Summary

Ed Burnick, Mike Pekovich, and Matt Getty of Fine Woodworking discuss a reader's correction of Ed's exaggerated router bit speed, then answer listener questions on handling large live-edge slabs, cleaning dust collector canisters, and choosing between a Festool Domino and a mortiser. The hosts share workshop mishaps in the 'Smooth Moves' segment and recommend tools like the Whiteside router bit and Kelton box tool, before debating the merits of LED versus fluorescent shop lighting.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-09-05-stl-67-ask-a-rocket-scientist-returns#t=6) Introduction and Router Bit Speed Correction
- [5:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-09-05-stl-67-ask-a-rocket-scientist-returns#t=309) Handling Large Live-Edge Slabs
- [11:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-09-05-stl-67-ask-a-rocket-scientist-returns#t=704) Cleaning Dust Collector Canisters
- [16:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-09-05-stl-67-ask-a-rocket-scientist-returns#t=1016) Smooth Moves: Workshop Mishaps
- [27:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-09-05-stl-67-ask-a-rocket-scientist-returns#t=1630) Domino vs. Mortiser Debate
- [37:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-09-05-stl-67-ask-a-rocket-scientist-returns#t=2250) Steam Bending Outdoor Chairs
- [40:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-09-05-stl-67-ask-a-rocket-scientist-returns#t=2432) Favorite Tools: Whiteside Bit and Kelton Tool
- [53:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-09-05-stl-67-ask-a-rocket-scientist-returns#t=3237) Gluing Teak and Shop Lighting Advice

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Festool Domino (tool)
- Whiteside router bit (tool)
- Kelton (company)
- Oneida (company)
- Grizzly (company)
- Makita (company)
- Rockwell (company)
- Cree (company)
- Maxima Style (company)

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