# STL 100: Matt is out of control, plus a mystery guest

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2015-12-18
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-18-stl-100-matt-is-out-of-control-plus-a-mystery-guest
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.libsyn.com/stl-100-matt-is-out-of-control-plus-a-mystery-guest

## Summary

Host Tom McKenna, along with editors Mike Pekovic and Matt Kenney, welcomes new contributing editor Chris Gochnour to discuss woodworking techniques and tools. The group debates box hinge choices, contrasting minimalist designs with quadrant and side-rail hinges, and details efficient methods for cutting dovetails by hand or with bandsaws. Gochnour recommends Stanley Sweetheart chisels for their durability and advises on selecting bench grinders, while the hosts share favorite tools like New Concepts fret saws and specific grinding wheels.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-18-stl-100-matt-is-out-of-control-plus-a-mystery-guest#t=6) Introduction: Shop Talk Live 100th Episode and Guest Chris Gochnour
- [3:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-18-stl-100-matt-is-out-of-control-plus-a-mystery-guest#t=222) Box Design: Hinges vs. Minimalist Lids and Hardware Options
- [8:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-18-stl-100-matt-is-out-of-control-plus-a-mystery-guest#t=514) Dovetail Techniques: Hand Cutting, Bandsaws, and Router Jigs
- [17:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-18-stl-100-matt-is-out-of-control-plus-a-mystery-guest#t=1028) Chris Gochnour on Chisel Selection: Stanley Sweetheart vs. Premium Sets
- [26:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-18-stl-100-matt-is-out-of-control-plus-a-mystery-guest#t=1592) Bench Grinder Advice: Slow Speed, Wheels, and Tool Rests
- [34:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-18-stl-100-matt-is-out-of-control-plus-a-mystery-guest#t=2078) Favorite Tools: New Concepts Fret Saw, Veritas Router Plane, and Norton Wheels
- [44:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-18-stl-100-matt-is-out-of-control-plus-a-mystery-guest#t=2681) Reader Questions: Flattening Slabs and Building a First Workshop
- [51:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-18-stl-100-matt-is-out-of-control-plus-a-mystery-guest#t=3070) Advanced Techniques: Stopped Dividers and Shellac Finishing
- [1:01:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2015-12-18-stl-100-matt-is-out-of-control-plus-a-mystery-guest#t=3691) Listener Feedback and Surprise Guest Ed Parnick

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

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Lee Nielsen (other)
- Brusso (other)
- Stanley Sweetheart (other)
- Narex (other)
- New Concepts (other)
- Veritas (other)
- Norton (other)
- Lee Valley (other)
- Wolverine (other)
- Porter Cable (other)
- Zinsser (other)

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