# STL 97: The Guys are Toast

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2015-11-05
- Length: 56m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-11-05-stl-97-the-guys-are-toast
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-97-the-guys-are-toast

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-11-05-stl-97-the-guys-are-toast#t=6) Introduction and Peter Galbert's Spoon Carving
- [4:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-11-05-stl-97-the-guys-are-toast#t=244) Workbenches and Dog Holes
- [8:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-11-05-stl-97-the-guys-are-toast#t=512) Tools of the Week: Toaster, Drum Sander, and Rasps
- [18:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-11-05-stl-97-the-guys-are-toast#t=1108) Spokeshave Technique and Flat vs. Round Bottom
- [23:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-11-05-stl-97-the-guys-are-toast#t=1409) Left vs. Right Tilt Table Saws
- [30:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-11-05-stl-97-the-guys-are-toast#t=1811) Milling and Drying Maple Lumber
- [37:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-11-05-stl-97-the-guys-are-toast#t=2244) Box Gluing Techniques and Hinged Panels
- [44:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-11-05-stl-97-the-guys-are-toast#t=2674) Table Saw Jigs and Miter Slots
- [51:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-11-05-stl-97-the-guys-are-toast#t=3064) Bevel Gauge Jokes and Outro

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Peter Galbert (other)
- Whitland knives (tool)
- Veritas (company)
- Performax (company)
- Nicholson (company)
- Karida (company)
- Shapton (company)
- Delta (company)
- Garrett Hack (other)
- Philip Lowe (other)
- Bob Van Dyke (other)
- Harold Iensen (other)
- Rockler (company)

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