# STL193: Pocket Screws vs. Dominos

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2019-07-05
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-07-05-stl193-pocket-screws-vs-dominos
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl193-pocket-screws-vs-dominos

## Summary

Asa Christiana, former editor of Fine Woodworking and author of 'Start Woodworking' and 'Handmade', joins Mike Pekovich and Ben to discuss woodworking techniques and community resources. They evaluate the trade-offs between pocket screws and Domino joinery for furniture construction, addressing Dan's question about joint strength and visibility. The hosts also provide solutions for Chase's challenge of edge-joining 10-foot boards using hand tools, and discuss the value of maker spaces, guilds, and tool libraries for beginners, as recommended by listener Chad.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-07-05-stl193-pocket-screws-vs-dominos#t=2) Introduction: Asa Christiana and Start Woodworking Series
- [12:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-07-05-stl193-pocket-screws-vs-dominos#t=720) Pocket Screws vs. Domino Joinery: Dan's Question
- [20:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-07-05-stl193-pocket-screws-vs-dominos#t=1220) Edge-Joining 10-Foot Boards: Chase's Question
- [27:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-07-05-stl193-pocket-screws-vs-dominos#t=1669) Favorite Tools: Exacto Knife, Cordless Routers, and Traversher
- [39:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-07-05-stl193-pocket-screws-vs-dominos#t=2370) Maker Spaces, Guilds, and Tool Libraries: Chad's Question
- [52:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-07-05-stl193-pocket-screws-vs-dominos#t=3174) Outdoor Furniture Finishes: David's Question

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Domino (tool)
- Rockler Dowelagic (tool)
- Kreg (company)
- Exacto knife (tool)
- Traversher (tool)
- James Mursell (other)
- Windsor Workshop (company)
- Instructables.com (other)

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