# STL 149: Sharpening demystified

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2017-10-27
- Length: 1h 13m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-27-stl-149-sharpening-demystified
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-149-sharpening-demystified

## Summary

Host Ben Strano, along with contributors Mike Pekovich and Matt Kenney, discuss woodworking techniques including managing sawdust staining on basswood, setting up shoulder planes, and the nuances of drawer fitting. The team details the three-step sharpening process (flattening, primary bevel, secondary bevel) and debates the merits of segmented cutter heads for planers and joiners. They also define green wood for spoon carving and recommend tools like Lee Nielsen chisels and Bessie Uniclamps.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-27-stl-149-sharpening-demystified#t=0) Introduction and Lee Valley Giveaway
- [2:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-27-stl-149-sharpening-demystified#t=173) Removing Jara Stain from Basswood
- [8:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-27-stl-149-sharpening-demystified#t=494) Setting Up Shoulder Plane Blades
- [13:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-27-stl-149-sharpening-demystified#t=814) Favorite Tools: Chisels and Planer Upgrades
- [33:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-27-stl-149-sharpening-demystified#t=1988) The Sharpening Process Explained
- [47:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-27-stl-149-sharpening-demystified#t=2826) Understanding Green Wood for Carving
- [52:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-27-stl-149-sharpening-demystified#t=3137) Deep Dive: Drawer Fitting and Construction
- [1:09:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2017-10-27-stl-149-sharpening-demystified#t=4165) Tool Recommendations and Closing

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## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Lee Valley (company)
- Veritas (product)
- Lee Nielsen (company)
- Olfa (product)
- Bessie Uniclamps (product)

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