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STL 123: Nick Offerman's All-Time Favorite Tool

Shop Talk Live · 28 Oct 2016 · 57m

What this episode covers

Host Tom McKenna and editors Mike Pekovich and Matt Kenney answer listener questions on finishing cherry wood to avoid blotching, modifying an Inverness bench vice, and removing glued chisel handles. The team discusses their favorite tools, including a Veritas shoulder plane and custom shims, before welcoming special guest Nick Offerman to discuss his book 'Good, Clean Fun' and his favorite tool, the draw knife.

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makers and hobbyists

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Watco, Veritas, Lee Nielsen, Good, Clean Fun, Peter Galbert

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