# STL 162: Mary May, Marc Spagnuolo, and Tim Rousseau

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2018-04-27
- Length: 41m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-04-27-stl-162-mary-may-marc-spagnuolo-and-tim-rousseau
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-162-mary-may-marc-spagnuolo-and-tim-rousseau

## Summary

Joe Taylor from Rikon discusses the company's new 10-inch bandsaw with metal-cutting capabilities and interchangeable turning shafts. Wood carver Mary May explains her techniques for gouge bevels and her new book on acanthus leaves. Marc Spagnuolo advises on shellac application and shares his upcoming joinery book. Tim Rousseau discusses sharpening methods, design proportions, and the challenges of squaring carcasses.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-04-27-stl-162-mary-may-marc-spagnuolo-and-tim-rousseau#t=6) Introduction and Rikon Tool Demos
- [5:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-04-27-stl-162-mary-may-marc-spagnuolo-and-tim-rousseau#t=328) Mary May on Carving and Gouge Bevels
- [12:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-04-27-stl-162-mary-may-marc-spagnuolo-and-tim-rousseau#t=773) Marc Spagnuolo on Shellac and Finishing
- [21:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-04-27-stl-162-mary-may-marc-spagnuolo-and-tim-rousseau#t=1282) Tim Rousseau on Squaring Carcasses and Glues
- [29:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-04-27-stl-162-mary-may-marc-spagnuolo-and-tim-rousseau#t=1746) Sharpening Techniques and Design Theory

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Rikon (company)
- Lost Start Press (company)
- Titebond (company)
- Lee Nielsen (other)
- West System (company)

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