# STL291: Bandsaw tension secrets revealed!

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2023-05-19
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-05-19-stl291-bandsaw-tension-secrets-revealed
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl291-bandsaw-tension-secrets-revealed

## Summary

Mike Pekovic, Amanda Russell, and Ben are joined by host Ben to discuss bandsaw blade tension, pre-finishing strategies, and the use of CAD in woodworking. They debate the efficacy of tension guides versus intuitive tuning, advocate for pre-finishing interior surfaces to simplify assembly, and compare SketchUp and Fusion 360 for furniture design. The conversation highlights how digital tools can enhance intent and repeatability in traditional craftsmanship.

## Chapters

- [2:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-05-19-stl291-bandsaw-tension-secrets-revealed#t=121) Bandsaw Blade Tension and Setup
- [14:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-05-19-stl291-bandsaw-tension-secrets-revealed#t=848) Prefinishing Strategies and Glue-Up
- [22:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-05-19-stl291-bandsaw-tension-secrets-revealed#t=1379) Shop Techniques: Splines and Magnets
- [31:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-05-19-stl291-bandsaw-tension-secrets-revealed#t=1863) Teaching Philosophy: What Matters
- [40:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-05-19-stl291-bandsaw-tension-secrets-revealed#t=2424) CAD for Woodworking: SketchUp vs Fusion

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Ben (other)
- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Dave Fisher (other)
- Mortison Tenon (company)
- John White (other)
- Michael Fortune (other)
- Daily Dovetail (other)
- Easy Tension (product)
- Raleigh (other)
- Phil's School of Furniture (company)
- Austin School of Furniture (company)
- Bob Van Dyke (other)
- Rubio Monoco (product)
- Next Wave (company)
- Shaper Origin (product)
- SketchUp (tool)
- Trimble (company)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Erie Lumber (company)
- Lou Irian (other)
- Katie (other)

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