# STL218: Megan Fitzpatrick's favorite tool storage

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2020-06-19
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-19-stl218-megan-fitzpatricks-favorite-tool-storage-21330170
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl218-megan-fitzpatricks-favorite-tool-storage-1

## Summary

Megan Fitzpatrick of Lost Art Press joins the show to discuss her favorite tool storage solutions, specifically comparing Dutch tool chests and Anarchist Tool Chests, while also addressing listener questions on Moxon vice dimensions, high-end square selection, and the pros and cons of wooden versus metal bodied planes. The conversation covers practical advice for beginners, such as testing squares for accuracy in-store and using 0.5mm pencils for precise marking, alongside technical discussions on sharpening irons with grinders versus diamond plates.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-19-stl218-megan-fitzpatricks-favorite-tool-storage-21330170#t=6) Introduction and Lost Art Press Updates
- [8:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-19-stl218-megan-fitzpatricks-favorite-tool-storage-21330170#t=487) Moxon Vice Dimensions and Hardware
- [18:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-19-stl218-megan-fitzpatricks-favorite-tool-storage-21330170#t=1097) Choosing High-End Squares: Veritas, Veritas, and Stanley
- [29:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-19-stl218-megan-fitzpatricks-favorite-tool-storage-21330170#t=1777) Tool Storage: Tool Chests vs. Tool Walls
- [44:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-19-stl218-megan-fitzpatricks-favorite-tool-storage-21330170#t=2643) Wooden vs. Metal Bodied Planes
- [50:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-19-stl218-megan-fitzpatricks-favorite-tool-storage-21330170#t=3000) Sharpening: Grinders, Diamond Plates, and CBN Wheels
- [59:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-06-19-stl218-megan-fitzpatricks-favorite-tool-storage-21330170#t=3543) Pencil Selection and Final Thoughts

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Lost Art Press (company)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Woodpeckers (company)
- Veritas (company)
- Stanley (company)
- Anarchist Tool Chest (product)
- Dutch Tool Chest (product)
- Moxon Vice (product)
- CBN Wheels (tool)

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