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STL 146: Drying lumber and squashing squeeze-out

Shop Talk Live · 15 Sept 2017 · 54m

What this episode covers

Host Tom McKenna and contributors Mike Pekovich, Matt Kenney, and Ben Strano discuss woodworking techniques, starting with advice on acclimating lumber in garage shops and using moisture meters to check for humidity differences. The group details methods for creating even drawer reveals, including using a shoulder plane to relieve the bottom edge, and shares 'all-time favorite' techniques like using a chisel's flat back for flush paring and spacer blocks for double mortise and tenon joints. They also address finishing issues with cutting boards, suggesting high-grit sanding to minimize darkening, and troubleshooting glue squeeze-out in box making by sizing joints and using sharp chisels. The episode concludes with 'smooth moves' (failures), including a broken joint from expired liquid hide glue and a near-miss with a drill press chuck key.

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makers and hobbyists

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Fine Woodworking
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Mike Pekovich, Matt Kenney, Steve Latter, Philo, Tim Coleman, Tim Rousseau, Stan Krenov, Marsh, Douglas, Bob Van Dyke

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