# STL 169: Bandsawn Surface vs. Tablesawn Surface

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2018-08-03
- Length: 57m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-03-stl-169-bandsawn-surface-vs-tablesawn-surface
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-169-bandsawn-surface-vs-tablesawn-surface

## Summary

Host Ben Strano and editors Mike Pakovich, Anisa Capsailis, and Jeff Jewitt discuss the surface quality differences between bandsaws and table saws, emphasizing that slow feed rates and high-quality blades are key to achieving joint-ready surfaces. They advise a woodworking teacher on curriculum design, stressing the importance of CNC skills, machine maintenance, and business acumen alongside traditional hand tool techniques. The episode also explores methods for scaling furniture designs from existing plans, highlighting the value of full-size mockups and understanding proportion, while celebrating the design processes of craftsmen like Michael Robbins and Tim Coleman.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-03-stl-169-bandsawn-surface-vs-tablesawn-surface#t=6) Introduction and Toshio Odate on Longevity
- [8:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-03-stl-169-bandsawn-surface-vs-tablesawn-surface#t=523) Bandsawn vs. Tablesawn Surface Quality
- [15:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-03-stl-169-bandsawn-surface-vs-tablesawn-surface#t=947) Curriculum Advice for a Woodshop Teacher
- [22:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-03-stl-169-bandsawn-surface-vs-tablesawn-surface#t=1351) Techniques for Cutting Wedges and Subtle Curves
- [30:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-03-stl-169-bandsawn-surface-vs-tablesawn-surface#t=1808) Michael Robbins' Design and Photography Details
- [38:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-03-stl-169-bandsawn-surface-vs-tablesawn-surface#t=2322) Scaling Furniture from Existing Plans
- [48:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-03-stl-169-bandsawn-surface-vs-tablesawn-surface#t=2902) The Design Process: Tim Coleman and Designer's Notebook
- [51:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-03-stl-169-bandsawn-surface-vs-tablesawn-surface#t=3105) Listener Comments and Recommendations

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Toshio Odate (other)
- Chris Becksvoort (other)
- DMT (other)
- Brian Boggs (other)
- Nancy Hiller (other)
- Michael Fortune (other)
- Steve Lotta (other)
- A. Stevens (other)
- Greg Pilati (other)
- College of the Redwoods (other)
- North Bennett Street (other)
- Philip Morley (other)
- Michael Robbins (other)
- Tim Coleman (other)
- Hank Gilpin (other)
- Michael Colin (other)
- Laura Mays (other)
- Alan Lewis (other)

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