# STL 99: Waterstone Detectives

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2015-12-02
- Length: 50m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-02-stl-99-waterstone-detectives
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-99-waterstone-detectives

## Summary

Host Tom McKenna and editors Mike Pekovich and Matt Kenney discuss identifying unmarked waterstones, solving the stability issues of wheeled workbenches, and troubleshooting bandsaw blade deflection. They share 'smooth moves' (mistakes) involving ordering single hinges and forgetting to glue a box joint, alongside techniques for planing thin stock and using hot milk glue for grip. The episode also covers reader tips on using blue tape for inlay and nail filling, and addresses listener feedback on the show's format.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-02-stl-99-waterstone-detectives#t=6) Introduction and Holiday Gift Wishlist
- [7:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-02-stl-99-waterstone-detectives#t=456) Identifying Unmarked Waterstones
- [13:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-02-stl-99-waterstone-detectives#t=793) Solutions for Wheeled Workbenches
- [16:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-02-stl-99-waterstone-detectives#t=980) Smooth Moves: Hinge Ordering and Glue Mistakes
- [24:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-02-stl-99-waterstone-detectives#t=1450) Pith in Walnut and Makita Grinder Usage
- [29:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-02-stl-99-waterstone-detectives#t=1747) Technique: Hot Milk Glue and Thin Stock Planing
- [38:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-02-stl-99-waterstone-detectives#t=2331) Blue Tape Tips for Inlay and Nail Filling
- [41:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-02-stl-99-waterstone-detectives#t=2486) Bandsaw Deflection and Blade Selection
- [47:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-02-stl-99-waterstone-detectives#t=2826) Listener Comments and Show Wrap-up

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- King (other)
- Norton (other)
- Rockler (company)
- Horton Brass (company)
- Whitechapel (company)
- Makita (product)
- Tim Rousseau (other)
- Highland Hardwood (company)
- Infinity (company)
- Laguna (company)

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- [Making It #010: If it looks straight….](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-02-26-making-it-010-if-it-looks-straight) (Making It)
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- [Making It #007 : Failure](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-01-15-making-it-007-failure) (Making It)

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