Hardware Podcasts

STL319: You make your own dowels?

Shop Talk Live · 28 Jun 2024 · 1h 07m

What this episode covers

Fine Woodworking editors Ben, Mike, and Phil Huber discuss woodworking techniques, including the pros and cons of store-bought versus shop-made dowels, the use of loose tenon joinery with Domino tools, and whether CAD software like SketchUp and Fusion can replace full-size mockups in furniture design. They also share favorite tools and techniques, such as using a hand brace and the value of 'figuring it out' during commission work.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
McMaster-Carr
Products
Domino
Tools
SketchUp, Fusion, Illustrator
Also
Rick Steves, Victoria and Albert Museum, Tim Coleman, James Krenov

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