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STL 171: When the Instagram Critics Get To You

Shop Talk Live · 31 Aug 2018 · 1h 06m

What this episode covers

Host Ben Strano and editors Mike Pekovich, Anisa Ka’ananui, and Jeff Rose discuss woodworking techniques, including sharpening jointer knives and fuming white oak with ammonia to mimic English brown oak. Mike Pekovich shares a personal story about building a tea chest, dealing with Instagram criticism, and learning to trust his design intuition. The group also covers edge-gluing aesthetics, tool storage solutions like IKEA chests, and recommends various woodworking resources and creators.

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makers and hobbyists

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Companies
Fine Woodworking, Taunton, IKEA, Delta, Stanley, Woodcraft, Ace Hardware, True Value
Also
Bob's Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking, Matt White, Wharton Esherick, Brian Boggs

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