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STL 152: Winter Woodworking Woes

Shop Talk Live · 8 Dec 2017 · 1h 14m

What this episode covers

Host Ben Strano, along with contributors Mike Pekovich and Matt Kenney, discuss the latest issue of Fine Woodworking magazine, highlighting Tim Coleman's complex round table and Chris Cockner's bench-holding jigs. The panel answers listener questions on deciding what to build when a house is full, comparing Japanese versus Western style saws, and sharing tips for winter woodworking in unheated garages. They conclude with a segment on holiday gift recommendations, suggesting tools like Oso knives, Lee Valley rules, and Veritas chisels, as well as non-tool items like books and baking hacks.

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makers and hobbyists

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Fine Woodworking, Tim Coleman, Chris Cockner, Lee Valley, Veritas, Freud, Oso, D-Walt, Lamelo, Bad Axe, Blackburn Tools, Iata Tool, Taunton Store

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