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STL 176: Why we don't like resawing on the tablesaw

Shop Talk Live · 9 Nov 2018 · 50m

What this episode covers

Host Ben Strand and editors Mike Pekovich and Anissa Kapsales discuss woodworking techniques, starting with a hypothetical debate on which two joints one could use for a lifetime. They answer listener questions about milling lumber without a jointer and the safety of resawing on a tablesaw, ultimately advising against the latter due to safety concerns. The episode concludes with the hosts sharing their all-time favorite techniques, such as using clamping blocks for miters and shimming Domino joints, before wrapping up with lighthearted banter about tacos and sketchbooks.

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makers and hobbyists

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Companies
Fine Woodworking, Taunton Press, Threads Magazine
Tools
Domino

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