# STL 94: A Fond Farewell

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2015-09-25
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-09-25-stl-94-a-fond-farewell
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-94-a-fond-farewell

## Summary

Ed Fernick, senior web producer at Fine Woodworking magazine, announces his departure from Shop Talk Live after 94 episodes, while editors Mike Pekovich, Matt Kenney, and Thomas McKenna discuss the magazine's 40th anniversary celebration. The hosts answer listener questions regarding the sharpening of Japanese chisels with hollow backs, correcting tapering errors when hand planing, and removing pencil marks from finished surfaces. They also share their all-time favorite woodworking techniques, including Matt Kenney's use of milk paint, Mike Pekovich's method for cutting symmetrical dovetails using a bandsaw jig, and Thomas McKenna's experimental fold-down door design.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-09-25-stl-94-a-fond-farewell#t=6) Introduction: Ed Fernick's Departure and 40th Anniversary Celebration
- [5:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-09-25-stl-94-a-fond-farewell#t=344) Sharpening Japanese Chisels with Hollow Backs
- [9:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-09-25-stl-94-a-fond-farewell#t=595) Correcting Tapering Errors When Hand Planing
- [15:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-09-25-stl-94-a-fond-farewell#t=914) Matt Kenney's Use of Milk Paint and Finishing Techniques
- [22:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-09-25-stl-94-a-fond-farewell#t=1371) Mike Pekovich's Bandsaw Jig for Symmetrical Dovetails
- [28:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-09-25-stl-94-a-fond-farewell#t=1728) Mike Pekovich's Full-Size Mockups for Furniture Design
- [34:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-09-25-stl-94-a-fond-farewell#t=2097) Thomas McKenna's Experimental Fold-Down Door and Hinges
- [40:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-09-25-stl-94-a-fond-farewell#t=2448) Removing Pencil Marks and Workshop Bench Advice
- [50:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-09-25-stl-94-a-fond-farewell#t=3038) Figured Mahogany, Wood Movement, and Drill Bit Wander

## 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)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking magazine (other)
- Taunton Press (company)
- Japanese chisels (tool)
- Milk paint (material)
- Bandsaw (tool)
- Dovetail jig (tool)
- Random orbit sander (tool)
- Mineral spirits (material)
- Forstner bit (tool)
- Twist bit (tool)

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