# STL 166: Disappearing Tablesaw Guards

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2018-06-22
- Length: 1h 00m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-22-stl-166-disappearing-tablesaw-guards
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-166-disappearing-tablesaw-guards

## Summary

Host Ben Strano, along with editors Matt Kenney and Anissa Capsailis, discuss woodworking techniques and safety, including drawbore joinery, duplicating curved moldings for a catamaran, and tablesaw guard upgrades. They highlight specific products like the SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw and the Leeway Workshop ARK Shark Guard, while debating the merits of CNC machining versus hand tools for complex shapes. The episode concludes with the editors sharing their favorite Fine Woodworking articles, such as 'The Greatest Commission Ever' and pieces on Douglas Fir and oystering techniques.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-22-stl-166-disappearing-tablesaw-guards#t=6) Introduction and SawStop Giveaway
- [4:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-22-stl-166-disappearing-tablesaw-guards#t=241) Drawbore Joinery and Wood Movement
- [9:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-22-stl-166-disappearing-tablesaw-guards#t=555) Duplicating Curved Moldings for a Catamaran
- [20:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-22-stl-166-disappearing-tablesaw-guards#t=1238) Favorite Articles: The Greatest Commission Ever and Douglas Fir
- [39:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-22-stl-166-disappearing-tablesaw-guards#t=2341) Sponsor Reads and Listener Comments
- [39:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-22-stl-166-disappearing-tablesaw-guards#t=2368) Tablesaw Guards: Splitters vs. Riving Knives
- [47:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-22-stl-166-disappearing-tablesaw-guards#t=2851) Cutting End Grain Coasters and Auxiliary Fences
- [53:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-06-22-stl-166-disappearing-tablesaw-guards#t=3235) Outfeed Table Material and Quick Links

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- SawStop (product)
- Leeway Workshop (company)
- ARK Shark Guard (product)
- Delta Unison (product)
- Biesemeyer (company)

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