# STL203: Finding holly for inlaying and banding

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2019-11-22
- Length: 1h 05m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-11-22-stl203-finding-holly-for-inlaying-and-banding
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl203-finding-holly-for-inlaying-and-banding

## Summary

Bob Van Dyke, Steve Latta, and Mike Pekovich discuss sourcing difficult materials like holly and ebony for inlaying, noting that holly veneer is scarce and solid stock is expensive due to specific handling requirements. They advise against laminating thick veneers (over 1/16 inch) of similar species without cross-banding, citing a personal failure where mismatched wood movement caused a panel to warp like a 'potato chip.' The hosts also share practical workshop techniques, including using a block plane with a microbevel for chamfering and creating MDF sanding sticks for crisp edge finishing.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-11-22-stl203-finding-holly-for-inlaying-and-banding#t=4) Introduction and Sponsor Read
- [4:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-11-22-stl203-finding-holly-for-inlaying-and-banding#t=262) Sourcing Holly and Alternatives like English Sycamore
- [13:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-11-22-stl203-finding-holly-for-inlaying-and-banding#t=795) Laminating Thick Veneers and Wood Movement Failures
- [25:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-11-22-stl203-finding-holly-for-inlaying-and-banding#t=1558) Workshop Techniques: Hinges, Bandsaw Maintenance, and Dovetails
- [40:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-11-22-stl203-finding-holly-for-inlaying-and-banding#t=2428) Joiner Setup and Co-planarity
- [46:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-11-22-stl203-finding-holly-for-inlaying-and-banding#t=2816) Pre-finishing vs. Post-assembly Chamfering
- [1:02:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2019-11-22-stl203-finding-holly-for-inlaying-and-banding#t=3768) Podcast Recommendations and Closing

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Maverick Abrasives (company)
- Domex (company)
- inlaybandings.com (company)
- Berkshire Veneers (company)
- B&B Rare Woods (company)
- Grizzly (company)
- Lee Nielsen (other)
- Fine Woodworking (other)

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