Hardware Podcasts

STL 106: Charles Brock, host of The Highland Woodworker web TV

Shop Talk Live · 4 Mar 2016 · 57m

What this episode covers

Charles Brock, host of The Highland Woodworker web TV, joins the Shop Talk Live team to discuss the new partnership between his show and Fine Woodworking magazine. The hosts provide technical advice on building permanent miter saw stations, concealing undermount drawer slides in fine furniture, and safely moving heavy machinery like jointer-planers. The episode also features the 'All Time Favorite Furniture' segment, highlighting works by Hank Gilpin, Greene and Greene, and Brian Boggs.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Fine Woodworking, Highland Woodworking, Taunton Press
Products
The Highland Woodworker
Tools
Veritas MK2
Also
Brian Boggs, Hank Gilpin, Greene and Greene

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