# STL141: Vic Tesolin's Tool Bomb

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2017-07-07
- Length: 56m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb

## Summary

Hosts Tom McKenna, Mike Pekovich, Matt Kinney, and Ben Streno answer listener questions on sharpening stones, budget vices, and fretsaw blades before welcoming guest Vic Tesolin. Tesolin discusses his 'tool bombs,' specifically a useless compass plane and an unused disc sander, while the hosts debate the utility of tool cabinet doors and recommend books like 'The Book of Shaker Furniture' and 'The Unknown Craftsman.'

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb#t=0) Introduction and Sharpening Stone Advice
- [8:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb#t=514) Budget Vice Recommendations
- [14:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb#t=849) Favorite Woodworking Books
- [26:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb#t=1592) Fretsaw Blade Selection
- [30:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb#t=1822) Vic Tesolin on Curved Legs and Spokeshaves
- [38:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb#t=2285) Vic Tesolin's Tool Bombs
- [43:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb#t=2632) Mike Pekovich's Tool Bomb
- [48:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb#t=2882) Matt Kinney's Tool Bomb
- [50:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-07-07-stl141-vic-tesolins-tool-bomb#t=3042) Tool Cabinet Doors Discussion

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Shatton (product)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Pegos (company)
- Delta (company)
- Stanley (company)
- Black & Decker (company)
- Fine Woodworking (other)

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