# STL304: All roads lead to Becksvoort

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2023-11-17
- Length: 59m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-17-stl304-all-roads-lead-to-becksvoort
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl304-all-roads-lead-to-becksvoort

## Summary

Mike Pekovic, Anissa Capsales, and Ben discuss Shaker furniture, specifically the construction techniques of Christian Bexford, including the use of three-piece arched feet and off-angle miters. The hosts also address listener questions on patching a benchtop mortise with splines and solving the joinery challenge of a wall shelf with three uprights. The conversation frequently circles back to Bexford's work, culminating in a text message from him explaining his grain coordination methods.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-17-stl304-all-roads-lead-to-becksvoort#t=6) Introduction and Random Chat
- [10:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-17-stl304-all-roads-lead-to-becksvoort#t=655) Christian Bexford's Shaker Cabinet Feet and Joinery
- [21:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-17-stl304-all-roads-lead-to-becksvoort#t=1278) Patching a Benchtop Mortise
- [32:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-17-stl304-all-roads-lead-to-becksvoort#t=1979) Most Embarrassing Woodworking Moments
- [49:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-11-17-stl304-all-roads-lead-to-becksvoort#t=2977) Weird Wall Shelf Joinery

## Topics

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

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Christian Bexford (other)
- Hancock Shaker Village (other)
- Austin School of Furniture (other)
- Fine Woodworking (other)
- Shop Talk Live (other)
- New Concepts (company)
- Lee Valley (company)
- Lowe's (company)
- Home Depot (company)
- Christina Madson (other)
- Annie Albers (other)
- Tom McLaughlin (other)
- Michael Leggett (other)
- Rex Alexander (other)
- Sam Maloof (other)
- Steve Ladd (other)
- Eric Hollenbeck (other)
- The Craftsman (other)

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