# STL 175: Stressful Panel Glue Ups

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2018-10-26
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-26-stl-175-stressful-panel-glue-ups
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-175-stressful-panel-glue-ups

## Summary

Fine Woodworking editors Ben Strano, Tom McKenna, and Mike Pekovich discuss panel glue-up techniques, debating the efficacy of commercial clamps like Damstom and Plano against shop-made solutions using shims and bar clamps. They address a reader's question about attaching drawer runners to a Huntboard, referencing Garrett Hack's method of screwing to partitions to accommodate wood movement, and recommend Craig Thibodeau's book on veneering. The episode concludes with the hosts sharing their 'All-Time Favorite Tools,' including a sharpening stone box, setup blocks, and a small hammer.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-26-stl-175-stressful-panel-glue-ups#t=6) Introduction: Shop Talk Live and Fine Woodworking Unlimited
- [13:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-26-stl-175-stressful-panel-glue-ups#t=803) Panel Glue Up: Plywood Backs and Wood Movement
- [21:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-26-stl-175-stressful-panel-glue-ups#t=1281) Panel Clamps: Damstom, Plano, and Shop-Made Solutions
- [32:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-26-stl-175-stressful-panel-glue-ups#t=1933) All-Time Favorite Tools: Sharpening Stone Box and Setup Blocks
- [45:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-26-stl-175-stressful-panel-glue-ups#t=2743) Huntboard Drawer Runners and Wood Movement
- [58:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-10-26-stl-175-stressful-panel-glue-ups#t=3501) Listener Comments and Closing

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Damstom (product)
- Plano (product)
- Wood River (product)
- Craig Thibodeau (other)
- Garrett Hack (other)
- Bob Van Dyke (other)
- Infinity (company)
- Shapton (product)
- Fine Gardening (company)
- Let's Argue about plants (product)
- Fine Woodworking Unlimited (product)
- Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking (product)
- Veneering (product)
- Patrick Edwards (other)
- Garrett Hack's Huntboard (product)
- Steve Latta (other)
- Chris Latta (other)
- Mario (other)
- Mario Burton (other)
- Woodworker's Guide to Veneering and Inlay (product)

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