Shop Talk Live · 18 Mar 2016 · 53m
Host Tom McKenna, along with editors Mike Pekovich and Matt Kenney, discuss woodworking techniques and answer listener questions, including safe bandsaw operations for two-walled boxes and the use of thin kerf blades. They interview Jim Richey, the retiring illustrator and editor of Fine Woodworking's 'Methods of Work' column, who shares stories about his 36-year career, his hand-drawn illustration style, and his transition from a shop class student to a magazine contributor. The episode also covers practical shop tips, such as using a cabinet maker's square to set rabbit depths and leveraging dryer outlets for larger jointers.
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Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss various woodworking projects and tool usage. They cover building a large walnut picture frame using half-lap miters, creating a dog station feeder, and experimenting with foam core veneering. The hosts also provide detailed safety advice and beginner project suggestions for lathes, bandsaws, routers, and CNC/laser tools, emphasizing proper technique and safety gear like face shields and tool rests.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the details of NBC's new show 'Making It,' including Diresta's role as a shop teacher and the negotiation to license the show's name. The hosts also provide advice for beginners in woodworking, recommending specific tools like bandsaws, track saws, and hand planes, while emphasizing project-based learning over buying a full set of tools upfront. They share personal anecdotes about shop renovations, building guitar stands, and recommend other maker channels like Brett's Skull and Spades and The Oddlings.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Jimmy's ultra-thin CNC sign, Bob's sound diffuser, and David's foam-and-veneer plant stand, while reflecting on workflow issues with iMovie and Final Cut. The hosts share personal updates on managing physical limitations, shifting focus to less labor-intensive work like leather crafting, and planning future artistic and large-scale woodworking projects. They also exchange recommendations for other maker channels, highlighting techniques in CNC, 3D printing, and cinematic video production.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Making It podcast, reflecting on how the maker community and technology have evolved. Jimmy discusses hosting a new Test Equity series at Henkel's Loctite labs, while David shares his experience at a Klingspor woodworking event and his progress on a hand-carved marble table and a leather-and-steel chair. Bob details his shop setup, a rental property renovation, and his shift toward artistic projects like blacksmithing and laser cutting.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Jimmy building a functional forge and a prototype laser bandsaw with Full Spectrum Laser. Bob Clagett details his acquisition of a stroke sander and his philosophy on investing in tools like joiners and redundant battery-powered grinders to save time. David Picciuto shares his experience as a pit crew chief for a sprint car race and his plans to attend a driving school.
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