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STL 97: The Guys are Toast

Shop Talk Live · 5 Nov 2015 · 56m

What this episode covers

Fine Woodworking editors Tom McKenna, Mike Pekovich, and Matt Kenney discuss woodworking techniques and tools, including why workbenches don't need dog holes, how to use a spokeshave effectively, and the pros and cons of left- vs. right-tilting table saws. They also share tips on milling maple lumber, using rasps, and specific gluing techniques for boxes and hinged panels. The episode features humorous segments on Mike's commercial toaster and listener jokes about bevel gauges.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Veritas, Performax, Nicholson, Karida, Shapton, Delta, Rockler
Tools
Whitland knives
Also
Peter Galbert, Garrett Hack, Philip Lowe, Bob Van Dyke, Harold Iensen

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