# STL 147: Troublesome Tabletops and Too-Tight Box Joints

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2017-09-29
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-09-29-stl-147-troublesome-tabletops-and-too-tight-box-joints
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-147-troublesome-tabletops-and-too-tight-box-joints

## Summary

Host Tom McKenna and panelists Mike Pekovich, Ben Streino, and Jeff Rose discuss woodworking challenges, including attaching tabletops to allow for wood movement and avoiding tear-out when routing circles. They debate alternatives to formal classes, such as guilds and video workshops, and share favorite tools like the magnetic tack hammer and Stanley 53 spokeshave. The group also addresses technical issues like glue line ridges and tight box joints, offering practical solutions for each.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-09-29-stl-147-troublesome-tabletops-and-too-tight-box-joints#t=0) Introduction and Sponsor Read
- [1:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-09-29-stl-147-troublesome-tabletops-and-too-tight-box-joints#t=62) Attaching Tabletops and Wood Movement
- [4:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-09-29-stl-147-troublesome-tabletops-and-too-tight-box-joints#t=285) Alternatives to In-Person Woodworking Classes
- [18:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-09-29-stl-147-troublesome-tabletops-and-too-tight-box-joints#t=1092) Favorite Tools: Bench Grinder and Magnetic Tack Hammer
- [28:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-09-29-stl-147-troublesome-tabletops-and-too-tight-box-joints#t=1726) Favorite Tool: Stanley 53 Spokeshave
- [33:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-09-29-stl-147-troublesome-tabletops-and-too-tight-box-joints#t=2027) Routing Circles and Avoiding Tear-Out
- [39:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-09-29-stl-147-troublesome-tabletops-and-too-tight-box-joints#t=2382) Preventing Glue Line Ridges
- [45:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-09-29-stl-147-troublesome-tabletops-and-too-tight-box-joints#t=2707) Smooth Moves: Upside Down Armrest and Glitter Paint
- [54:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-09-29-stl-147-troublesome-tabletops-and-too-tight-box-joints#t=3275) Fitting Tight Box Joints

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
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## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Andrew Hunter (other)
- Veritas Mark 2 (tool)
- Stanley 53 (tool)
- Whiteside (company)
- Kuntz (company)
- Bob Van Dyke (other)
- Mike Maselli (other)
- Steve Latta (other)
- Scott Lewis (other)
- Craig Thibodeau (other)

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