# STL 165: Staying Safe in the Shop

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2018-06-08
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-08-stl-165-staying-safe-in-the-shop
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-165-staying-safe-in-the-shop

## Summary

Host Ben Strana and editors Tom McKenna, Mike Pekovich, and Jeff Rose discuss shop safety, focusing on table saw operations and hand tool handling. They debate milling sequences to minimize tear-out, advocate for riving knives and splitters to prevent kickback, and share techniques for using push sticks and holding chisels safely. The conversation also addresses how to manage unfinished projects and control wood movement in wide miter joints on Arts and Crafts furniture.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-08-stl-165-staying-safe-in-the-shop#t=0) Introduction and Sweepstakes Announcement
- [6:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-08-stl-165-staying-safe-in-the-shop#t=417) Milling Lumber: Jointer, Planer, and Table Saw Sequences
- [14:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-08-stl-165-staying-safe-in-the-shop#t=866) Dealing with Unfinished Projects and Jigs
- [22:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-08-stl-165-staying-safe-in-the-shop#t=1353) Table Saw Safety: Riving Knives, Splitters, and Tilt Directions
- [29:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-08-stl-165-staying-safe-in-the-shop#t=1784) Push Sticks, Push Pads, and Hand Tool Safety
- [45:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-08-stl-165-staying-safe-in-the-shop#t=2704) Managing Wood Movement in Wide Miter Joints

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- SawStop (product)
- Philip Morley (other)
- Kevin Rodel (other)
- Fine Woodworking (other)

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