# STL 81: Weird Woodworking Tools

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2015-03-27
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools

## Summary

Hosts Ed Burnick, Mike Hagovich, and Matt Kenny discuss a variety of woodworking topics, including the use of specialized tools like the Hitachi Super Surfer and Stanley Odd Job, and techniques for handling difficult materials. They answer listener questions regarding phase converters for large machinery, resawing strategies for narrow panels, and selecting table saws for small shops. The episode also covers veneering thickness, joinery methods for consistent shelf fit, and identifying grain direction in quarter-sawn lumber.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=6) Introduction: Hosts and the 'Broken' Shelving Project
- [6:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=415) Listener Q: Phase Converters for Large Jointers
- [10:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=632) Listener Q: Resawing and Gluing Narrow Panels
- [16:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=998) Weird Tools: Hitachi Super Surfer and Stanley Odd Job
- [23:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=1386) Weird Tools: Kumiko Planes and Custom Chisels
- [33:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=2011) Listener Q: Table Saw Selection for Small Shops
- [39:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=2367) Listener Q: Veneer Thickness and Cherry Edging
- [43:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=2587) Technique: Miter Block Construction and Shooting Boards
- [47:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=2854) Technique: Wedge Jig for Compound Angles
- [54:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=3290) Technique: Kumiko Lattice Work
- [58:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=3493) Listener Q: Consistent Shelf Thickness and Joinery
- [1:03:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-03-27-stl-81-weird-woodworking-tools#t=3831) Listener Q: Identifying Grain in Quarter-Sawn Lumber

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Hitachi Super Surfer (tool)
- Stanley Odd Job (tool)
- Kumiko (other)
- Porter Cable (product)
- Oliver (product)
- Bosch (product)
- SawStop (product)
- Cool Tools (other)

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