# STL195: New Tools From AWFS in Vegas

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2019-08-02
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-08-02-stl195-new-tools-from-awfs-in-vegas
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl195-new-tools-from-awfs-in-vegas

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-08-02-stl195-new-tools-from-awfs-in-vegas#t=3) Introduction and AWFS Overview
- [5:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-08-02-stl195-new-tools-from-awfs-in-vegas#t=318) Haefele Joinery and Cabinet Hardware
- [8:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-08-02-stl195-new-tools-from-awfs-in-vegas#t=482) Mafell Dowel Joiner vs Festool Domino
- [14:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-08-02-stl195-new-tools-from-awfs-in-vegas#t=899) Grex Gas-Powered Pinner and Synthetic Nails
- [27:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-08-02-stl195-new-tools-from-awfs-in-vegas#t=1677) Lignia Treated Wood and Polmeyer Plywood
- [35:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-08-02-stl195-new-tools-from-awfs-in-vegas#t=2140) Raleigh Johnson: Shaper Origin and Golioth CNC
- [56:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-08-02-stl195-new-tools-from-awfs-in-vegas#t=3364) Oneida Dust Collector and Narex Chisels
- [1:01:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-08-02-stl195-new-tools-from-awfs-in-vegas#t=3707) Jorgensen Clamps and Veritas Tools

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Haefele (company)
- Mafell (company)
- Festool (company)
- Grex (company)
- Lignia (company)
- Polmeyer (company)
- Shaper Origin (product)
- Golioth (product)
- Oneida (company)
- Narex (company)
- Jorgensen (company)
- Veritas (company)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Triton (company)
- IKEA (company)

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