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STL218: Megan Fitzpatrick's favorite tool storage

Shop Talk Live · 19 Jun 2020 · 1h 02m

What this episode covers

Megan Fitzpatrick of Lost Art Press joins the Shop Talk Live hosts to discuss her favorite tool storage solutions, specifically comparing Dutch and Anarchist tool chests, and debating the merits of split-top benches versus tool walls. The group also answers listener questions regarding the optimal dimensions for a Moxon vice, the choice between high-end squares like Veritas and Lie-Nielsen, and the practical differences between wooden and metal-bodied hand planes. Finally, they offer advice on sharpening techniques, recommending grinders over sandpaper for efficiency, and discuss the utility of fine-point pencils for precise layout work.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Lost Art Press, Lee Valley, Veritas, Lie-Nielsen, Starrett, Woodpeckers
Products
Anarchist Tool Chest, Dutch Tool Chest, Moxon Vice
Tools
CBN Wheels

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