# STL211: Woodworker's aprons

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2020-03-13
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-03-13-stl211-woodworkers-aprons
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl211-woodworkers-aprons

## Summary

Mike Pekovich and Barry Dima discuss the nuances of woodworking shop aprons, detailing how pocket configurations, fabric choices (canvas vs. leather), and fit impact utility for teachers and hobbyists. They also debate the mechanics of skewing stock through a planer versus hand planes, and recommend specific tools like the Black Wing 602 pencil and Lee Nielsen bronze apron plane. Finally, they evaluate a collection of vintage 1950s power tools, advising on the safety and viability of restoring items like a Shopsmith and Craftsman lathe.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-03-13-stl211-woodworkers-aprons#t=7) Introduction and Show Announcement
- [6:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-03-13-stl211-woodworkers-aprons#t=386) Shop Apron Design, Pockets, and Materials
- [23:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-03-13-stl211-woodworkers-aprons#t=1437) Skewing Stock in a Planer vs. Hand Planes
- [31:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-03-13-stl211-woodworkers-aprons#t=1895) Black Wing 602 Pencils and Sharpener Systems
- [38:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-03-13-stl211-woodworkers-aprons#t=2298) Sterling Dovetail Square and Block Planes
- [44:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-03-13-stl211-woodworkers-aprons#t=2666) Evaluating Vintage 1950s Power Tools
- [56:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-03-13-stl211-woodworkers-aprons#t=3408) Pre-finishing and Glue Compatibility

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Texas Heritage Aprons (product)
- Black Wing 602 (product)
- Lee Nielsen (company)
- Veritas (company)
- Shopmaster (product)
- Craftsman (company)
- General Finishes (company)

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