# STL 171: When the Instagram Critics Get To You

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2018-08-31
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-31-stl-171-when-the-instagram-critics-get-to-you
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-171-when-the-instagram-critics-get-to-you

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-31-stl-171-when-the-instagram-critics-get-to-you#t=6) Introduction and Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking
- [8:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-31-stl-171-when-the-instagram-critics-get-to-you#t=527) Sharpening Jointer Knives: When to Sharpen and How
- [14:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-31-stl-171-when-the-instagram-critics-get-to-you#t=876) Fuming White Oak: Techniques, Materials, and Matching
- [32:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-31-stl-171-when-the-instagram-critics-get-to-you#t=1938) Smooth Moves: Workshop Accidents and Lessons Learned
- [45:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-31-stl-171-when-the-instagram-critics-get-to-you#t=2742) Mike Pekovich’s Tea Chest and Instagram Criticism
- [56:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-08-31-stl-171-when-the-instagram-critics-get-to-you#t=3418) Edge Gluing: Aesthetics vs. Cupping Control

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Taunton (company)
- Bob's Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking (other)
- IKEA (company)
- Delta (company)
- Stanley (company)
- Woodcraft (company)
- Ace Hardware (company)
- True Value (company)
- Matt White (other)
- Wharton Esherick (other)
- Brian Boggs (other)

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