# STL 121: Finishing tips and favorite techniques

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2016-09-30
- Length: 48m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-09-30-stl-121-finishing-tips-and-favorite-techniques
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-121-finishing-tips-and-favorite-techniques

## Summary

Hosts Tom McKenna, Mike Pekovich, and Matt Kenney of Fine Woodworking discuss finishing techniques for wooden tools and drawer runners, recommending Danish oil for tools and shellac for runners. They also cover cabinet hanging methods, including French cleats and drywall anchors, and share favorite tools like Festal Domino and DeWalt routers. The episode concludes with advice on pre-finishing parts to simplify assembly and avoid glue squeeze-out issues.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-09-30-stl-121-finishing-tips-and-favorite-techniques#t=1) Introduction and Highland Woodworker TV Show
- [3:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-09-30-stl-121-finishing-tips-and-favorite-techniques#t=234) Finishing Wooden Hand Tools
- [7:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-09-30-stl-121-finishing-tips-and-favorite-techniques#t=446) Hanging Wall Cabinets on Drywall
- [13:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-09-30-stl-121-finishing-tips-and-favorite-techniques#t=838) Favorite Tools: Aluminum Clamps and Domino
- [24:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-09-30-stl-121-finishing-tips-and-favorite-techniques#t=1495) Finishing Drawer Runners and Shelves
- [28:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-09-30-stl-121-finishing-tips-and-favorite-techniques#t=1732) Router Table Integration and Space Saving
- [32:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-09-30-stl-121-finishing-tips-and-favorite-techniques#t=1967) Favorite Techniques: Shooting Boards and Tenons
- [41:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-09-30-stl-121-finishing-tips-and-favorite-techniques#t=2511) Pre-finishing Parts and Assembly Strategy

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Highland Woodworker (other)
- Festal Domino (tool)
- DeWalt (tool)
- Jorgensen (tool)
- Universal (other)

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