# STL 174: The power of the spring joint

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2018-10-12
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-12-stl-174-the-power-of-the-spring-joint
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-174-the-power-of-the-spring-joint

## Summary

Bob Van Dyke, director of the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking, joins hosts Ben Strano, Mike Pekovich, and Jeff Rose to discuss advanced joinery techniques. They explain the mechanics of the spring joint for edge-gluing panels, detailing how a slight concave curve allows for even pressure distribution and flush alignment during clamping. The conversation also covers veneering strategies for large surfaces without a vacuum bag, recommending No Black Line veneer and specific gluing methods, while comparing the strength and application of hidden splines versus veneer splines in miter joints.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-12-stl-174-the-power-of-the-spring-joint#t=6) Introduction: Bob Van Dyke and Shop Talk Live
- [13:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-12-stl-174-the-power-of-the-spring-joint#t=833) Spring Joint Mechanics and Execution
- [27:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-12-stl-174-the-power-of-the-spring-joint#t=1622) Veneering Large Surfaces Without a Vacuum Bag
- [49:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-12-stl-174-the-power-of-the-spring-joint#t=2987) Hidden Splines and Miter Joint Strength
- [37:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-12-stl-174-the-power-of-the-spring-joint#t=2230) All-Time Favorite Tools: Bandsaw, Bevel Gauge, and Router Mat

## 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)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking (company)
- Rude Mechanicals Press (company)
- Mechanics Companion (product)
- No Black Line Veneer (product)
- Joe Woodworker (company)
- Lee Nielsen (company)
- Chris Vesper (other)
- Stanley (other)
- Grizzly (company)

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