# STL217: Chris Becksvoort thinks you need a moisture meter

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2020-06-05
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-05-stl217-chris-becksvoort-thinks-you-need-a-moisture-meter
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl217-chris-becksvoort-thinks-you-need-a-moisture-meter

## Summary

Contributing editor Chris Becksvoort joins Mike Pekovich and Ben to discuss the importance of moisture meters in preventing wood warping and the philosophy of developing a personal design style through traditional Shaker and Scandinavian influences. The group answers listener questions on resawing lumber, the mechanics of wedged tenons, and joiner depth settings, while also sharing their all-time favorite tools, including the SawStop and a specialized wrench for Titebond glue.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-05-stl217-chris-becksvoort-thinks-you-need-a-moisture-meter#t=6) Introduction and Design Philosophy
- [14:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-05-stl217-chris-becksvoort-thinks-you-need-a-moisture-meter#t=848) Wood Movement and Moisture Meters
- [25:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-05-stl217-chris-becksvoort-thinks-you-need-a-moisture-meter#t=1545) Wedged Tenon Mechanics
- [34:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-05-stl217-chris-becksvoort-thinks-you-need-a-moisture-meter#t=2070) Favorite Tools: SawStop and Moisture Meters
- [48:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-05-stl217-chris-becksvoort-thinks-you-need-a-moisture-meter#t=2927) Joiner Depth and Table Saw Safety
- [54:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-05-stl217-chris-becksvoort-thinks-you-need-a-moisture-meter#t=3274) Tripod Table Construction and Wood Movement
- [1:00:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-05-stl217-chris-becksvoort-thinks-you-need-a-moisture-meter#t=3629) Lottery Dreams and Closing

## Topics

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

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- SawStop (tool)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Veritas (company)
- Domehorst (tool)
- Fine Woodworking (company)

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