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STL277: When good enough is good enough

Shop Talk Live · 21 Oct 2022 · 53m

What this episode covers

Amanda Russell, known as the 'Sawdust Woman' and former assistant to high-end furniture maker Phil Morley, discusses the mental shift required to balance custom craftsmanship with production efficiency. She details her approach to material selection, resawing techniques, and the strategic use of jigs, shapers, and pan routers to maintain quality while meeting deadlines. Russell also shares insights into her tool kit, teaching experiences at Austin School of Furniture, and her future plans for small-batch production and education.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Austin School of Furniture, Yale Furniture Gallery, Pen Tool Quo, Home Depot, Lowe's
Products
Stanley, Veritas, Musgrave, Alpha, Milwaukee, Vinka, Mitutoyo, Black Wings
Also
Phil Morley, Lee Nielsen

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