# STL 69: Mike's Goldrush Doppelganger

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2014-10-03
- Length: 48m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger

## Summary

Fine Woodworking editors Mike Pekovich, Asa Christiana, and Ed Kernick discuss restoring vintage Miller's Falls hand planes, milling painted reclaimed lumber, and laminating Western Red Cedar for carriage doors. They also share personal anecdotes about finding bargain tools at estate sales and demonstrate a broken screw remover tool from Lee Nielsen. The episode concludes with listener questions on extending drill press handles and comments on the podcast's content.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger#t=6) Introduction and Mike's Doppelganger
- [4:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger#t=270) Restoring Miller's Falls Hand Planes
- [13:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger#t=787) Milling Painted Reclaimed Lumber
- [15:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger#t=954) Mike's Mystery Bit: Hoarding Habits
- [22:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger#t=1322) Broken Chisel and Warped Plywood
- [27:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger#t=1621) Favorite Tools: Broken Screw Remover and Vacuum Press
- [38:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger#t=2304) Laminating Cedar for Carriage Doors
- [43:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-10-03-stl-69-mikes-goldrush-doppelganger#t=2627) Drill Press Handle Extension and Listener Mail

## 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)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Miller's Falls (product)
- Stanley (product)
- Lee Nielsen (product)
- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Taunton (company)

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