# STL 80: Workbench Troubles

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2015-03-13
- Length: 51m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-13-stl-80-workbench-troubles
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-80-workbench-troubles

## Summary

Shop Talk Live hosts Ed Burnick and Mike Pekovich address listener questions regarding the preparation of old oak beams for a workbench, joinery techniques for a cherry nightstand, and the use of two-speed machinery. They share their 'All-Time Favorite Technique' segments, focusing on box joints and spacer blocks, and discuss the 'Smooth Moves' segment where they admit to recent shop errors. The episode concludes with advice on bandsaw and router speeds and a discussion on dust collection safety.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-13-stl-80-workbench-troubles#t=6) Introduction and Molding Repair Story
- [6:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-13-stl-80-workbench-troubles#t=418) Preparing Old Oak Beams for a Workbench
- [14:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-13-stl-80-workbench-troubles#t=871) Joinery for a Mission Style Nightstand
- [17:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-13-stl-80-workbench-troubles#t=1043) All-Time Favorite Technique: Box Joints
- [22:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-13-stl-80-workbench-troubles#t=1325) All-Time Favorite Technique: Spacer Blocks
- [26:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-13-stl-80-workbench-troubles#t=1610) Fixing Water Stains on Furniture Finish
- [30:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-13-stl-80-workbench-troubles#t=1834) Building a Laminated Workbench Top
- [34:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-13-stl-80-workbench-troubles#t=2082) Smooth Moves: Shop Errors and Safety
- [41:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-13-stl-80-workbench-troubles#t=2489) Dovetail Fit and Machinery Speeds

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

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