# STL209: Dealing with temperamental slabs

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2020-02-14
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-14-stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs

## Summary

Barry York, Matt Parker, and Anisa discuss woodworking challenges, including securing frame-and-panel drawers and managing temperamental live-edge slabs. They highlight the importance of proper drying times for red oak and the aesthetic acceptance of checking in slab work. The hosts also share personal 'smooth moves' (mistakes), such as gappy dovetails and a flawed bathroom sawhorse design, while advising a biotech worker on balancing hand tools with shop space in urban environments.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-14-stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs#t=6) Introduction and Magazine 281 Highlights
- [3:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-14-stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs#t=213) Matt's Gappy Dovetails and Drawer Project
- [6:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-14-stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs#t=417) Securing Frame-and-Panel Drawers
- [9:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-14-stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs#t=566) Dealing with Temperamental Live-Edge Slabs
- [20:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-14-stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs#t=1245) Smooth Moves: Gappy Dovetails and Flawed Sawhorse
- [26:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-14-stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs#t=1566) Table Saw Riving Knife Binding Issue
- [29:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-14-stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs#t=1751) Anisa's First Shoot and Cabinet Mistake
- [39:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-14-stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs#t=2386) Wife Dislikes Arts and Crafts Furniture
- [47:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-14-stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs#t=2855) White Oak Dovetail Breakage
- [50:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-02-14-stl209-dealing-with-temperamental-slabs#t=3049) Shop Setup for Urban Biotech Worker

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (product)
- SketchUp (tool)
- Krenov (other)
- Nancy Hiller (other)
- Lonnie Bird (other)
- Mike Pekovich (other)
- Stickley (other)
- Green & Green (other)
- Bragg (company)

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