# STL233: The power of the disc sander

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2021-01-29
- Length: 53m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-01-29-stl233-the-power-of-the-disc-sander
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl233-the-power-of-the-disc-sander

## Summary

Hosts Ben and Aneesa discuss the advantages of stationary disc sanders over belt sanders for precision work, citing luthier Aaron Kim and their own use of sleds for flush sanding. They then address listener questions on managing accumulated jigs by using templates and recycling materials, and share various techniques for preventing and cleaning up glue squeeze-out, including using West Systems G-Flex epoxy for chair restoration.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-01-29-stl233-the-power-of-the-disc-sander#t=6) Introduction and Disc Sander vs. Belt Sander
- [4:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-01-29-stl233-the-power-of-the-disc-sander#t=270) Precision Sanding Techniques and Sleds
- [13:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-01-29-stl233-the-power-of-the-disc-sander#t=834) Restoring Dining Chairs with G-Flex Epoxy
- [25:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-01-29-stl233-the-power-of-the-disc-sander#t=1546) Managing Jig Accumulation and Storage
- [43:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-01-29-stl233-the-power-of-the-disc-sander#t=2601) Preventing and Cleaning Glue Squeeze Out

## Topics

- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- West Systems G-Flex epoxy (material)
- Domino (tool)
- Aaron Kim (other)
- Tim Rousseau (other)
- Lure Custom Woodworking (company)
- Peckovich (other)

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