# STL249: MDF on a jointer?

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2021-09-10
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-10-stl249-mdf-on-a-jointer
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl249-mdf-on-a-jointer

## Summary

Bob Van Dyke joins Mike Pekovich and Ben to discuss woodworking techniques, including the use of story sticks, extending glue open time with liquid hide glue, and spring joints. Bob admits to milling MDF on his jointer using a segmented cutter head, a tool he credits as a game-changer for working with composite materials. The conversation covers troubleshooting drawer fitment, managing class dynamics, and specific advice on jointer setup and cut depth.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-10-stl249-mdf-on-a-jointer#t=7) Introduction: Shop Talk Live and Class Dynamics
- [10:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-10-stl249-mdf-on-a-jointer#t=652) Story Sticks: When and How to Use Them
- [19:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-10-stl249-mdf-on-a-jointer#t=1176) Glue Chemistry: Cooling, Heating, and Open Time
- [31:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-10-stl249-mdf-on-a-jointer#t=1889) Segments and Spring Joints: Fixing Drawer Fitment
- [43:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-10-stl249-mdf-on-a-jointer#t=2624) Spring Joints: Clamping Strategies for Wide Tabletops
- [58:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-10-stl249-mdf-on-a-jointer#t=3504) Jointer Setup: Cut Depth and Knife Types
- [1:04:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-10-stl249-mdf-on-a-jointer#t=3866) Milling MDF on a Jointer with Segmented Cutters

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Grizzly Industrial (company)
- Fine Woodworking (other)
- Stanley (other)
- West System (other)
- Unibond (other)
- Spectrum Adhesives (company)
- Grizzly (company)

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