# STL 148: Rust prevention and favorite jigs

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2017-10-13
- Length: 53m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-13-stl-148-rust-prevention-and-favorite-jigs
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-148-rust-prevention-and-favorite-jigs

## Summary

Host Tom McKenna and editors Mike Pekovich, Matt Kenney, and Ben Strano discuss highlights from the latest Fine Woodworking issue, including Bern Chandley’s chair and Craig Thibodeau’s inlay work. The group provides detailed advice on pre-finishing techniques to prevent warping and manage glue squeeze-out, and compares rust prevention products like Bow Shield T9 and CRC for cast iron tools. They share favorite jigs, including Ben’s small-box miter jig and Mike’s custom problem-solving concepts, before debating the definition of 'perfect' joinery and offering tips on sharpening curved scrapers.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-13-stl-148-rust-prevention-and-favorite-jigs#t=0) New Issue Highlights: Bern Chandley and Craig Thibodeau
- [9:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-13-stl-148-rust-prevention-and-favorite-jigs#t=597) Pre-finishing Techniques and Glue Management
- [14:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-13-stl-148-rust-prevention-and-favorite-jigs#t=883) Rust Prevention for Cast Iron Tools
- [20:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-13-stl-148-rust-prevention-and-favorite-jigs#t=1250) Favorite Jigs: Ben’s Miter Jig and Mike’s Concepts
- [30:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-13-stl-148-rust-prevention-and-favorite-jigs#t=1816) Milling Lumber for Workbenches
- [36:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-13-stl-148-rust-prevention-and-favorite-jigs#t=2192) Defining Perfect Joinery and the 'JPEG' Theory
- [48:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-13-stl-148-rust-prevention-and-favorite-jigs#t=2912) Sharpening Curved Scrapers

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Bern Chandley (other)
- Craig Thibodeau (other)
- Chris Becksford (other)
- Mike Korzak (other)
- John Reed Fox (other)
- Bow Shield T9 (other)
- CRC (other)
- Veritas (other)
- Liberty Tool (other)

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