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STL279: Don't forget about Fun Woodworking

Shop Talk Live · 18 Nov 2022 · 56m

What this episode covers

Asa Christiana, author of 'Build More Stuff with Wood', joins Mike and Ben to discuss his new book, which serves as a logical progression from his first guide by introducing the table saw and hand tools to beginners. The group answers listener questions regarding the utility of tool libraries versus community workshops for new woodworkers, diagnosing a hand plane skipping issue as a result of trying to flatten an undulating surface with a smoothing cut, and providing detailed techniques for fairing curved surfaces using power tools and hand tools.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Infinity, Harbor Freight, Fine Woodworking, Taunton, Amazon
Products
Build More Stuff with Wood, Build Stuff with Wood, Wood River, Lee Nielsen, Stanley, Disteco, Wixie Cube, SawStop

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