# STL 156: Is a bigger bandsaw better?

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2018-02-02
- Length: 51m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-02-02-stl-156-is-a-bigger-bandsaw-better
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-156-is-a-bigger-bandsaw-better

## Summary

Hosts Tom McKenna, Mike Pekovich, and Matt Kenny answer listener questions on selecting black walnut for a desk, techniques for sanding turned wood to remove scratches, and fitting floating top table supports. They discuss the benefits of larger bandsaws for resawing capacity and table size, and share specific techniques for fitting drawer bottoms and using sanding sticks. The episode also features a preview of an interview with woodworker Gary Rogowski about his book 'Handmade Creative Focus in the Age of Distraction' and the importance of patience and quality.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-02-02-stl-156-is-a-bigger-bandsaw-better#t=0) Introduction and Fine Woodworking Live Promo
- [0:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-02-02-stl-156-is-a-bigger-bandsaw-better#t=13) Choosing Stock for a Black Walnut Desk
- [6:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-02-02-stl-156-is-a-bigger-bandsaw-better#t=405) Sanding Techniques for Woodturning
- [11:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-02-02-stl-156-is-a-bigger-bandsaw-better#t=711) Preview: Gary Rogowski on Patience and Quality
- [20:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-02-02-stl-156-is-a-bigger-bandsaw-better#t=1222) Fitting Floating Top Table Supports
- [25:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-02-02-stl-156-is-a-bigger-bandsaw-better#t=1532) Bandsaw Size and Resawing Capacity
- [30:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-02-02-stl-156-is-a-bigger-bandsaw-better#t=1853) Drawer Making and Sanding Techniques
- [44:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-02-02-stl-156-is-a-bigger-bandsaw-better#t=2690) Table Saw Blade Selection

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking Live (other)
- Tim Coleman (other)
- Mark Edmondson (other)
- Gary Rogowski (other)
- Handmade Creative Focus in the Age of Distraction (other)
- Gregory Paolini (other)
- Morris chair (product)
- Grizzly (company)
- Laguna (company)
- Laguna 1412 (product)
- Michael Fortune (other)
- Bob and Dyke (other)
- Forrest (company)
- Woodworker II (product)
- Freud (company)
- Diablo (product)

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