# STL179: Barry's Insane For The Scrub Plane

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2018-12-21
- Length: 1h 00m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-12-21-stl179-barrys-insane-for-the-scrub-plane
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl179-barrys-insane-for-the-scrub-plane

## Summary

Fine Woodworking editors Mike Pekovich, Ben Miller, and Barry offer advice on vintage hand planes, specifically Miller's Falls and Craftsman tools, and the technical differences between scrub and smoothing planes. Mike Pekovich explains the nuances of drawbore joinery, discussing offset techniques for bridle joints and pin selection for softer woods like cherry and walnut. The group also addresses a listener's concern about building a durable dining table for a military family, debating wood choices (white oak, cherry, walnut) and construction methods to prevent warping during transit.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-12-21-stl179-barrys-insane-for-the-scrub-plane#t=3) Introduction and Holiday Gifting
- [6:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-12-21-stl179-barrys-insane-for-the-scrub-plane#t=409) Vintage Hand Planes: Miller's Falls and Flea Market Hunting
- [13:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-12-21-stl179-barrys-insane-for-the-scrub-plane#t=816) Drawbore Joinery Techniques and Wood Selection
- [21:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-12-21-stl179-barrys-insane-for-the-scrub-plane#t=1302) Shop Stories: Smooth Moves and Safety Failures
- [33:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-12-21-stl179-barrys-insane-for-the-scrub-plane#t=1984) Scrub Planes vs. Smoothing Planes: Design and Use
- [42:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-12-21-stl179-barrys-insane-for-the-scrub-plane#t=2572) Building a Travel-Ready Dining Table
- [50:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2018-12-21-stl179-barrys-insane-for-the-scrub-plane#t=3002) Listener Comments and Shop Shoes

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [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)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Miller's Falls (other)
- Stanley (other)
- Lie Nielsen (other)
- Ron Hock (other)
- TimeTestedTools.net (other)
- Craftsman (other)
- Veritas (other)

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