# STL 74: Mastering the Molding Plane

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2014-12-12
- Length: 50m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-12-12-stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane

## Summary

Mike Pekovic and Ed Vernick discuss the advantages of molding planes over router bits for creating delicate profiles, specifically highlighting the 'quirk' that allows for fine shadow lines. They also cover Cal's patented 'safer speed tenon' jig, which uses a modified cross-cut sled to safely cut dados with a standard blade, and advise new woodworker Owen on essential hand tools like card scrapers and the importance of proper sanding grits. The hosts address technical issues with table saw riving knives binding with thin-kerf blades and offer structural advice for a waterfall bench design.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-12-12-stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane#t=6) Introduction: Matt Kenney's Bogus Sick Call
- [2:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-12-12-stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane#t=157) Cal's Safer Speed Tenon Jig and Patent Story
- [7:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-12-12-stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane#t=449) Leather-Lined Vice Jaws and Attachment Methods
- [11:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-12-12-stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane#t=679) Essential Hand Tools and Sanding Grits for Beginners
- [16:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-12-12-stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane#t=1018) Smooth Moves: Pocket Hole Dents and Shop Organization
- [24:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-12-12-stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane#t=1440) Table Saw Riving Knife Binding with Thin-Kerf Blades
- [28:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-12-12-stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane#t=1736) Structural Advice for Waterfall Bench Miters and Sag
- [37:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-12-12-stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane#t=2246) Molding Planes vs. Router Bits and Sash Plane History
- [40:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-12-12-stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane#t=2418) Storing Cherry Logs and Portable Bandsaw Mills
- [43:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2014-12-12-stl-74-mastering-the-molding-plane#t=2593) End Grain Woodblock Flooring for Workshops

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (other)
- Cal (other)
- easydato.com (other)
- Rocklers (other)
- Stanley Sweethearts (other)
- Lee Nielsen (other)
- Ida Tool (other)
- Machio Tasai (other)
- Freud (other)
- Woodmeiser (other)
- John Alexander (other)

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