# STL126: Brian Boggs reveals his ninja secrets

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2016-12-09
- Length: 52m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-12-09-stl126-brian-boggs-reveals-his-ninja-secrets
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl126-brian-boggs-reveals-his-ninja-secrets

## Summary

Brian Boggs, a renowned furniture and chair maker, discusses his design philosophy, the evolution of his shaving horse, and his innovative use of template bandsaw curves. The hosts address listener questions regarding the nuances of sharpening stone grits across different brands and practical shop organization strategies for garage workshops. The episode concludes with the hosts sharing their own favorite woodworking techniques, including bent laminations and custom clamping solutions for complex joinery.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-12-09-stl126-brian-boggs-reveals-his-ninja-secrets#t=2) Introduction and Show Housekeeping
- [1:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-12-09-stl126-brian-boggs-reveals-his-ninja-secrets#t=77) Sharpening Stones: Grit Comparisons and Brand Selection
- [9:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-12-09-stl126-brian-boggs-reveals-his-ninja-secrets#t=562) Shop Organization: Garage Door Storage and Dust Collection
- [14:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-12-09-stl126-brian-boggs-reveals-his-ninja-secrets#t=850) Brian Boggs on Design Philosophy and Career Advice
- [23:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-12-09-stl126-brian-boggs-reveals-his-ninja-secrets#t=1412) The Redesigned Shaving Horse and Product Line
- [31:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-12-09-stl126-brian-boggs-reveals-his-ninja-secrets#t=1901) Brian Boggs' Favorite Technique: Template Bandsaw Curves
- [35:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-12-09-stl126-brian-boggs-reveals-his-ninja-secrets#t=2106) Hosts' Favorite Techniques: Tea Box Jigs and Bent Laminations
- [46:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-12-09-stl126-brian-boggs-reveals-his-ninja-secrets#t=2789) Tom McKenna's Mistake-Driven Drawer Fix
- [49:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2016-12-09-stl126-brian-boggs-reveals-his-ninja-secrets#t=2987) Closing Remarks and Highland Woodworker Promo

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Factory operations & automation](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/factory-operations)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- King (product)
- Shapton (product)
- Norton (product)
- Sigma Power Select (product)
- John Alexander (other)
- James Krinov (other)
- Lee Nielsen (other)
- Oneida (company)
- Nexabond (product)
- Highland Woodworker (company)

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