Hardware Podcasts

STL199: In Defense of Tail Vises

Shop Talk Live · 27 Sept 2019 · 1h 09m

What this episode covers

Bob Van Dyke, contributing editor and woodworking instructor, discusses the history and utility of tail vises, arguing that high-quality hardware like Lee Nielsen's makes them indispensable despite their cost. The hosts also address a listener's issue with sapwood discoloration on a walnut table, diagnosing it as natural sap rather than contamination. The episode concludes with the crew sharing their all-time favorite tools, including Mike Pekovich's Stanley No. 4 plane and Bob's setup blocks.

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makers and hobbyists

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Lee Nielsen, Veritas, Stanley, McMaster-Carr, Rikon, Lost Art Press

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