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STL272: The end of the end-grain cutting board?

Shop Talk Live · 12 Aug 2022 · 57m

What this episode covers

Mike Pekovich, Anissa Kapsales, and Ben Strano of Fine Woodworking debate whether end-grain cutting boards are superior to edge-grain, citing an America's Test Kitchen video and discussing knife sharpness, wood fiber behavior, and maintenance. They address a reader's question about incorporating Kumiko panels into solid-wood doors, advising on wood movement and construction methods like floating panels or veneer doors. The hosts also discuss troubleshooting shellac application errors, recommending wiping over brushing, and offer advice on advancing box-making skills from rabbet joints to more complex designs like box joints or mitered boxes.

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Teakhouse, Pony Jorgensen
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America's Test Kitchen, Jonathan Brower, Freud, CMT, Bosch, Michael Cohen, Chelsea Van Voorhees, Aspen Golan

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