# STL 225: Just use the plywood already!

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2020-09-25
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-25-stl-225-just-use-the-plywood-already
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl-225-just-use-the-plywood-already

## Summary

Fine Woodworking editors Ben Martin, Barry York, and Aneesa Barry discuss woodworking techniques and listener questions. They advise a listener on when to upgrade from pine to walnut, debate the merits of plywood versus solid wood for a bed design, and recommend resources for getting into luthiery. The episode also covers practical shop hacks, including using hot hide glue for repairs and a method for installing table saw throat plates.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-25-stl-225-just-use-the-plywood-already#t=6) Introduction and Shop vs. Studio Debate
- [6:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-25-stl-225-just-use-the-plywood-already#t=404) Upgrading from Pine to Walnut
- [13:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-25-stl-225-just-use-the-plywood-already#t=832) Building a Bed: Plywood vs. Solid Wood
- [30:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-25-stl-225-just-use-the-plywood-already#t=1816) Shop Hacks: Hot Hide Glue and Throat Plates
- [47:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-25-stl-225-just-use-the-plywood-already#t=2839) Getting into Luthiery and Kit Instruments
- [59:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-25-stl-225-just-use-the-plywood-already#t=3581) Cutting Mortise and Tenon for a Farmhouse Table
- [1:06:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-25-stl-225-just-use-the-plywood-already#t=4019) Listener Safety Story and Podcast Recommendations

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- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
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## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Adam Savage (other)
- Michael Cullen (other)
- Chris Exford (other)
- Type Bond (company)
- High Hide Glue (product)
- StuMac (company)
- Dan Earlywine (other)
- Ted Woodford (other)
- Tomi Hovington (other)
- Michael Fortune (other)
- McLaughlin (company)
- Paulini (other)
- You're Wrong About (other)
- Ear Hustle (other)
- Wins A Change (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Episode 332: Plywood is good](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-27-episode-332-plywood-is-good) (Making It)
- [Episode 064: Pat the bushes of my brain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-25-episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain) (Making It)
- [Episode 163: Live Edge Bowling  Ball](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-06-episode-163-live-edge-bowling-ball) (Making It)
- [Episode 033: More listener questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-08-21-episode-033-more-listener-questions) (Making It)
- [Episode 259: Pretty alright woodworking](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-05-01-episode-259-pretty-alright-woodworking) (Making It)

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