Hardware Podcasts

STL195: New Tools From AWFS in Vegas

Shop Talk Live · 2 Aug 2019 · 1h 05m

What this episode covers

Hosts Tom McKenna, Ben Mims, and Justin Fink tour the AWFS fair in Las Vegas, highlighting new tools and materials from exhibitors like Haefele, Mafell, Grex, Oneida, and Lignia. They discuss innovations in knockdown joinery, gas-powered pinning, and treated wood alternatives. Raleigh Johnson joins to cover Shaper Origin, Golioth portable CNC, Narex chisels, and Jorgensen clamps, emphasizing how these products serve small shops and production environments.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Haefele, Mafell, Festool, Grex, Lignia, Polmeyer, Oneida, Narex, Jorgensen, Veritas, Lee Valley, Triton, IKEA
Products
Shaper Origin, Golioth

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