# STL 78: Makin' Sparks on Yer Tablesaw

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2015-02-13
- Length: 55m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw

## Summary

Ed Fernick, Mike Maga, and Asa Christiana of Fine Woodworking discuss woodworking techniques, tools, and common mistakes. They cover using a Stanley 55 hand plane for molding, repairing water-damaged bay window sills, and the importance of fundamentals like sharpening and squaring lumber for beginners. The hosts share workshop blunders, including a table saw incident with a SawStop safety system and a Domino joiner technique for angled joinery.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw#t=6) Introduction: Shop Talk Live hosts and Stanley 55 hand plane
- [5:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw#t=320) Repairing water-damaged bay window sills and veneered plywood
- [11:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw#t=676) Advice for beginners: fundamentals, sharpening, and learning styles
- [19:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw#t=1175) Workshop blunders: Table saw screw incident and Domino joiner
- [26:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw#t=1592) Designing oval tabletops with inlay and wood movement
- [30:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw#t=1850) Choosing and upgrading chisels for hand-cut dovetails
- [35:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw#t=2118) The Master Wedge technique for angled chair joinery
- [40:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw#t=2414) Debate on the Festool Domino joiner and woodworking philosophy
- [47:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw#t=2848) Fixing loose chisel handles and buying used power tools
- [53:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-02-13-stl-78-makin-sparks-on-yer-tablesaw#t=3193) Safety and efficiency of ripping stock on table saw vs. bandsaw

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Stanley 55 (tool)
- SawStop (tool)
- Festool Domino (tool)
- Marblets chisels (tool)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Lowe's (company)

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