# STL 129: Vise advice and shipping tips

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2017-01-20
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-20-stl-129-vise-advice-and-shipping-tips
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-129-vice-advice-and-shipping-tips

## Summary

Host Tom McKenna and editors Mike Pekovic, Ben Strano, and Jeff Rose discuss woodworking techniques, including managing glue squeeze-out on open-pored woods like oak and using Record cast-iron vices for workbenches. They share advice on shipping furniture, contrasting DIY crating with professional blanket-wrapped delivery, and review Fine Woodworking articles on wood movement and router plane setup. The episode also covers tool selection, specifically the versatility of Veritas low-angle planes, and troubleshooting broken stainless steel screws.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-20-stl-129-vise-advice-and-shipping-tips#t=0) Introduction and Hardwood Derby Announcement
- [4:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-20-stl-129-vise-advice-and-shipping-tips#t=287) Managing Glue Squeeze-Out on Oak
- [13:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-20-stl-129-vise-advice-and-shipping-tips#t=784) Using Record Cast-Iron Vices on Workbenches
- [17:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-20-stl-129-vise-advice-and-shipping-tips#t=1026) All-Time Favorite Articles: Router Planes and Wood Movement
- [33:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-20-stl-129-vise-advice-and-shipping-tips#t=2015) Veritas Low-Angle Plane Blade Selection
- [41:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-20-stl-129-vise-advice-and-shipping-tips#t=2473) Shipping Furniture: Crating vs. Professional Delivery
- [47:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-20-stl-129-vise-advice-and-shipping-tips#t=2823) Smooth Moves: Wood Movement Mistakes and Broken Screws
- [1:00:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-01-20-stl-129-vise-advice-and-shipping-tips#t=3617) Lock Rabbit Joints and Clamp Alternatives

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Logistics & fulfilment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/logistics-and-fulfillment)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Record (product)
- Veritas (product)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Fine Woodworking (company)
- North Bennett Street School (company)
- Dan Falke (other)
- Chris Bexford (other)
- Tim Rousseau (other)
- Bob Van Dyke (other)
- Michael Fortune (other)
- Jorgensen (company)

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