# STL 115: Crotch walnut by another name

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2016-07-08
- Length: 56m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-08-stl-115-crotch-walnut-by-another-name
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/crotch-walnut-by-another-name

## Summary

Host Ben Strano, joined by Mike Pekovic and Matt Kenny, discusses the choice between cast iron and bronze bench planes, recommending the Lee Nielsen number 4 for its versatility. The hosts debate the utility of cordless miter saws, with Mike Pekovic arguing that 10-inch sliding saws offer better accuracy than 12-inch non-sliding models due to reduced blade deflection. They also share techniques for organizing small hardware, using shrink wrap to stabilize milled stock, and efficient methods for cutting dovetail waste with coping saws and drill presses.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-08-stl-115-crotch-walnut-by-another-name#t=0) Introduction and Sponsor Read
- [3:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-08-stl-115-crotch-walnut-by-another-name#t=235) Cast Iron vs. Bronze Bench Planes
- [7:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-08-stl-115-crotch-walnut-by-another-name#t=471) Organizing Mechanics and Hardware Tools
- [12:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-08-stl-115-crotch-walnut-by-another-name#t=750) Favorite Tools: Organizers and Marking Gauges
- [27:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-08-stl-115-crotch-walnut-by-another-name#t=1672) Naming Crotch Figured Wood
- [31:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-08-stl-115-crotch-walnut-by-another-name#t=1886) Miter Saw Blade Size and Sliding Mechanisms
- [37:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-08-stl-115-crotch-walnut-by-another-name#t=2229) Favorite Techniques: Butt Joints and Dovetails
- [52:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-08-stl-115-crotch-walnut-by-another-name#t=3174) Shooting Board Setup and Listener Comments

## 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)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Lee Nielsen (product)
- DeWalt (company)
- Titebond (product)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Craftsman (product)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Tite-Mark (product)
- Bridge City (product)
- Bedrock (product)
- Stanley (product)
- Tools Plus (company)
- Mark Adams (company)
- Bob Van Dyke (other)
- Andrew Hunter (other)
- Tremont (product)
- Sean (other)

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