# STL278: Fine Plywood

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2022-11-04
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-11-04-stl278-fine-plywood
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl278-fine-plywood

## Summary

Mike, Anissa, and Ben discuss plywood options for fine furniture, noting the scarcity of Baltic birch and recommending Rowan Woodworks' guide to sheet goods. They debate whether a dead-flat assembly table is necessary for glue-ups, concluding that joinery technique and clamping pressure matter more than surface flatness. The hosts also share their favorite deceased woodworkers to hang out with, with Anissa choosing Peter Moe for his innovative designs like the retractable window bed. Finally, they offer advice on building an L-shaped desk using hardware from Häfele and discuss Mike's specific use of his Tormek grinder for establishing hollow grinds.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-11-04-stl278-fine-plywood#t=7) Introduction and Shop Organization
- [4:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-11-04-stl278-fine-plywood#t=256) Assembly Table Flatness and Glue-Up Techniques
- [14:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-11-04-stl278-fine-plywood#t=880) Fine Plywood Options and Rowan Woodworks
- [30:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-11-04-stl278-fine-plywood#t=1811) Deceased Woodworkers Segment
- [47:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-11-04-stl278-fine-plywood#t=2832) Building an L-Shaped Desk
- [57:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2022-11-04-stl278-fine-plywood#t=3474) Using the Tormek Grinder

## Topics

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

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Baltic birch (material)
- Tormek (tool)
- Häfele (company)
- Peter Moe (other)
- Chris Gockner (other)
- Michael Fortune (other)
- Dinkles Woodshop (other)

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- [Episode 064: Pat the bushes of my brain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-03-25-episode-064-pat-the-bushes-of-my-brain) (Making It)
- [Episode 163: Live Edge Bowling  Ball](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-06-episode-163-live-edge-bowling-ball) (Making It)
- [Episode 332: Plywood is good](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-27-episode-332-plywood-is-good) (Making It)
- [Making It #010: If it looks straight….](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-02-26-making-it-010-if-it-looks-straight) (Making It)
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