# STL306: Be kind to the cast bro!

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2023-12-15
- Length: 1h 14m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-12-15-stl306-be-kind-to-the-cast-bro
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl306-be-kind-to-the-cast-bro

## Summary

Phil Huber, editor of Woodsmith, joins Mike and Ben to discuss Taunton Press's acquisition by Active Interest Media and the integration of their editorial teams. The hosts address reader concerns about content quality, the departure of staff members Amanda and Katie, and the strategic decision to launch Shop Notes as a digital-only publication due to paper supply issues. They also provide detailed advice on maintaining fine furniture, designing custom woodworking tools, and optimizing workbench ergonomics for different tasks.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-12-15-stl306-be-kind-to-the-cast-bro#t=7) Introduction and Media Acquisition
- [7:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-12-15-stl306-be-kind-to-the-cast-bro#t=446) Shop Notes Digital Launch and Paper Supply
- [13:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-12-15-stl306-be-kind-to-the-cast-bro#t=835) Staff Departures and Transition
- [16:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-12-15-stl306-be-kind-to-the-cast-bro#t=960) Furniture Cleaning and Maintenance
- [24:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-12-15-stl306-be-kind-to-the-cast-bro#t=1472) Custom Tool Design and Jigs
- [32:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-12-15-stl306-be-kind-to-the-cast-bro#t=1970) Pedestal Table Construction Techniques
- [42:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-12-15-stl306-be-kind-to-the-cast-bro#t=2545) Favorite Tools and Sharpening
- [56:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-12-15-stl306-be-kind-to-the-cast-bro#t=3406) Workbench Ergonomics and Height
- [1:02:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2023-12-15-stl306-be-kind-to-the-cast-bro#t=3751) Cast Iron Table Maintenance

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Woodsmith (product)
- Taunton Press (company)
- Active Interest Media (company)
- Shop Notes (product)
- Veritas (tool)
- Stanley (tool)
- New Concepts (company)
- Fine Woodworking (product)
- Pop Wood (product)

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