# STL 133: On bandsaw blades and waterstones

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2017-03-17
- Length: 54m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-03-17-stl-133-on-bandsaw-blades-and-waterstones
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-133-on-bandsaw-blades-and-waterstones

## Summary

Host Tom McKenna and editors Mike Pekovic, Matt Kenny, and Ben Strano discuss woodworking techniques and tools. They advise on bandsaw blade selection for resawing and curves, debating high-carbon steel versus carbide tips like the Wood Slicer and Resaw King. The group also covers the care and flattening of waterstones, specifically Norton and Shapton brands, and shares favorite tools including drafting tape and box joint blades for cutting tenons.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-03-17-stl-133-on-bandsaw-blades-and-waterstones#t=0) Introduction and Finewoodworking Live Promo
- [2:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-03-17-stl-133-on-bandsaw-blades-and-waterstones#t=168) Drum Sander Grit and Bent Lamination Techniques
- [9:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-03-17-stl-133-on-bandsaw-blades-and-waterstones#t=552) Waterstone Care, Soaking, and Flattening Methods
- [12:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-03-17-stl-133-on-bandsaw-blades-and-waterstones#t=766) Favorite Tools: Box Joint Blades and Drafting Tape
- [20:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-03-17-stl-133-on-bandsaw-blades-and-waterstones#t=1204) Sawhorse Finishing Platform and Japanese Chisel Sharpening
- [28:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-03-17-stl-133-on-bandsaw-blades-and-waterstones#t=1702) Bandsaw Blade Recommendations for Laguna 14 BX
- [33:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-03-17-stl-133-on-bandsaw-blades-and-waterstones#t=2036) Favorite Techniques: Hand-Cut Dovetails and Drawbore Pins
- [41:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-03-17-stl-133-on-bandsaw-blades-and-waterstones#t=2484) Finishing with Shellac and Wipe-On Poly, and Lee Nielsen Plane Advice
- [48:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-03-17-stl-133-on-bandsaw-blades-and-waterstones#t=2908) Hitachi Super Surfacer and Closing Banter

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Norton (other)
- Shapton (other)
- DMT (tool)
- Hitachi (tool)
- Laguna (company)
- Wood Slicer (product)
- Resaw King (product)
- Lee Nielsen (other)
- Tormek (tool)
- Veritas (other)

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- [Episode 229: Jimmy made a laser bandsaw.](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-09-20-episode-229-jimmy-made-a-laser-bandsaw) (Making It)
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