# STL 107: Tips Master, Jim Richey

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2016-03-18
- Length: 53m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-03-18-stl-107-tips-master-jim-richey
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-107-tips-master-jim-richey

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-03-18-stl-107-tips-master-jim-richey#t=2) Introduction and Sponsor Read
- [1:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-03-18-stl-107-tips-master-jim-richey#t=62) Bandsaw Safety and Two-Walled Box Technique
- [6:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-03-18-stl-107-tips-master-jim-richey#t=419) Thin Kerf Blades and Table Saw Setup
- [10:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-03-18-stl-107-tips-master-jim-richey#t=626) Favorite Techniques: Rabbits and Panel Gluing
- [19:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-03-18-stl-107-tips-master-jim-richey#t=1142) Listener Advice: Jointers and 220V Outlets
- [22:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-03-18-stl-107-tips-master-jim-richey#t=1374) Methods of Work: Shoes and Wedges
- [30:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-03-18-stl-107-tips-master-jim-richey#t=1806) Interview with Jim Richey
- [48:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-03-18-stl-107-tips-master-jim-richey#t=2893) Bandsaw Tire and Blade Troubleshooting

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [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

- Fine Woodworking (other)
- Shop Talk Live (other)
- Lee Valley (other)
- Chris Gochner (other)
- Jim Richey (other)
- John Kelsey (other)
- Roland Wolfe (other)
- Bob Goodfellow (other)
- Tom Begnell (other)
- Tim Russo (other)
- Norm Abram (other)
- Raleigh Johnson (other)
- Freud (other)
- Ridge (other)
- Delta (other)
- Grizzly (other)

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