# STL 167: Tricky Glue-Ups

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2018-07-06
- Length: 57m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-07-06-stl-167-tricky-glue-ups
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-167-tricky-glue-ups

## Summary

Host Ben Strano and Fine Woodworking editors Mike Pekovich, Matt Kenny, and Jeff Rose discuss troubleshooting tricky glue-ups, specifically how to prevent parts from twisting under clamp pressure. They address listener questions about preventing tear-out when cutting dovetails, managing shavings in hand planes, and deciding between buying a jointer or a planer. The episode concludes with the hosts sharing their favorite tools of the week, focusing on sharpening stones, Veritas chisels, and a Swedish carving hatchet.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-07-06-stl-167-tricky-glue-ups#t=6) Introduction and Listener Guidelines
- [5:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-07-06-stl-167-tricky-glue-ups#t=309) Solving Glue-Up Slippage and Clamp Issues
- [16:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-07-06-stl-167-tricky-glue-ups#t=1013) Preventing Dovetail Tear-Out and Baseline Crushing
- [22:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-07-06-stl-167-tricky-glue-ups#t=1350) Favorite Tools: Sharpening Stones and Veritas Chisels
- [38:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-07-06-stl-167-tricky-glue-ups#t=2316) Troubleshooting Hand Plane Shaving Clogs
- [43:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-07-06-stl-167-tricky-glue-ups#t=2585) Jointer vs. Planer for Rough Lumber
- [49:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-07-06-stl-167-tricky-glue-ups#t=2953) Listener Comments and Safety Tips

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## Most relevant to

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## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Taunton (company)
- Bob Van Dyke (other)
- Gregory Paolini (other)
- Jim Krenov (other)
- Lee Nielsen (company)
- Veritas (company)
- Shapton (company)
- Stanley (company)
- Bedrock (company)
- Greenwood Fest (other)
- Handworks (other)
- Liberty Tool (company)

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