# STL 128: Favorite chisels and rusty tools

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2017-01-06
- Length: 57m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-06-stl-128-favorite-chisels-and-rusty-tools
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-128-favorite-chisels-and-rusty-tools

## Summary

Host Tom McKenna and editors Mike Pekovich, Matt Kenny, Ben Strano, and Jeff Rose discuss woodworking techniques, tool selection, and material properties. They debate the best chisel sizes and types, comparing Western bench chisels (Marble, Veritas, Lee Nielsen) with Japanese dovetail chisels, and demonstrate a table saw sled technique for cutting dovetails. The group also addresses practical shop problems, including storing tools to prevent rust, modifying dust collection on vintage Unisaw table saws, and troubleshooting the mixing consistency of milk paint.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-06-stl-128-favorite-chisels-and-rusty-tools#t=2) Introduction and Tool Storage Advice
- [3:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-06-stl-128-favorite-chisels-and-rusty-tools#t=203) Chisel Selection: Sizes and Japanese vs. Western Styles
- [11:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-06-stl-128-favorite-chisels-and-rusty-tools#t=706) Table Saw Dovetail Sled Technique
- [18:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-06-stl-128-favorite-chisels-and-rusty-tools#t=1138) T-Box Assembly and Door Hinge Tricks
- [23:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-06-stl-128-favorite-chisels-and-rusty-tools#t=1436) Wood Selection: Oak vs. Pine for Arts & Crafts Furniture
- [31:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-06-stl-128-favorite-chisels-and-rusty-tools#t=1872) Finish Shelf Life: Tung Oil and Waterlox Preservation
- [36:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-06-stl-128-favorite-chisels-and-rusty-tools#t=2160) Favorite Furniture: Kevin Rudell Bed and Frank Lloyd Wright Window
- [44:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-06-stl-128-favorite-chisels-and-rusty-tools#t=2640) Vintage Table Saw Dust Collection Modifications
- [51:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-06-stl-128-favorite-chisels-and-rusty-tools#t=3075) Milk Paint Mixing Troubleshooting

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Marble (other)
- Veritas (other)
- Lee Nielsen (other)
- Buck Brothers (other)
- Freud (other)
- Lee Valley (other)
- Golden Rod (other)
- Tosho (other)
- Forest (other)
- John White (other)
- Kevin Rudell (other)
- Clark Kellogg (other)
- Frank Lloyd Wright (other)
- Watkins (other)
- Unisaw (other)
- Oliver (other)
- Taunton (other)

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