Hardware Podcasts

STL231: Fancy router tables vs. plywood with a hole in it

Shop Talk Live · 18 Dec 2020 · 1h 13m

What this episode covers

Hosts Mike and Ben discuss woodworking techniques, focusing on panel glue-up strategies like slip matching versus book matching, and debating the value of dedicated router tables versus simple plywood setups. They address listener questions regarding the workability of hickory and butternut for furniture, offering advice on grain orientation and material properties. The conversation highlights the balance between complex engineering solutions and simple, effective shop practices, referencing tools like Festool dust collectors and DeWalt routers.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Harbor Freight
Tools
Festool, DeWalt, JessEm, Porter-Cable, Makita
Also
Thingiverse

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