# STL 116: Fine Woodworking Live returns

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2016-07-22
- Length: 58m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-22-stl-116-fine-woodworking-live-returns
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-116-fine-woodworking-live-returns

## Summary

Host Tom McKenna and editors Matt Kenny, Ben Strano, and guest Patrick McComb from Fine Homebuilding discuss the return of Fine Woodworking Live in 2017 and answer listener questions. McComb explains why building an insulated garage floor that supports a vehicle violates the International Residential Code (IRC) due to fire safety requirements, recommending sub-slab insulation and vapor barriers for shop-only garages. The team then advises on repairing a gouged bandsaw fence, selecting sharpening stones (recommending Norton or Shapton), and finishing sycamore wood with water-based poly or shellac to prevent yellowing. The episode concludes with the editors sharing their favorite furniture pieces and Fine Woodworking magazine articles, including designs by Dan Chafin, Sam Maloof, and Chris Beckett.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-22-stl-116-fine-woodworking-live-returns#t=3) Introduction and Fine Woodworking Live Announcement
- [5:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-22-stl-116-fine-woodworking-live-returns#t=304) Insulated Garage Floor Code and Construction Advice
- [14:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-22-stl-116-fine-woodworking-live-returns#t=858) Repairing a Gouged Bandsaw Fence
- [16:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-22-stl-116-fine-woodworking-live-returns#t=1010) Choosing Sharpening Stones and Flattening Tools
- [24:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-22-stl-116-fine-woodworking-live-returns#t=1482) Favorite Furniture: Dan Chafin's Trestle Table and Sam Maloof's Stool
- [39:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-22-stl-116-fine-woodworking-live-returns#t=2345) Finishing Sycamore Wood to Prevent Yellowing
- [46:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-22-stl-116-fine-woodworking-live-returns#t=2764) Favorite Articles: Plank Doors and Arts & Crafts Furniture
- [56:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-07-22-stl-116-fine-woodworking-live-returns#t=3385) Listener Comments and Show Wrap-up

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Fine Homebuilding (company)
- Norton (product)
- Shapton (product)
- Sigma Power Select (product)
- Taunton (company)

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