# STL331: "The Face of Concern"

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2024-12-13
- Length: 1h 00m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-12-13-stl331-the-face-of-concern
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/s332-the-face-of-concern

## Summary

Hosts Ben Strano, Vic Teslin, and Amanda Russell discuss end-of-year shop projects and answer listener questions on metalworking and joinery. Ben details his process for machining brass using Shaper Origin tools, emphasizing workholding and specific bit geometry, while also recommending SendCutSend for laser-cut metal elements. The hosts then debate the merits of slot mortisers versus hollow chisel mortisers, concluding that slot mortisers offer superior speed and precision for production work. Finally, they advise on upgrading a Grizzly 735 planer/jointer with a helical head and discuss the viability of using commercial veneer on box edges without solid wood protection.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-12-13-stl331-the-face-of-concern#t=6) Introduction and End-of-Year Shop Plans
- [11:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-12-13-stl331-the-face-of-concern#t=685) Machining Brass with Shaper Origin and SendCutSend
- [34:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-12-13-stl331-the-face-of-concern#t=2044) Slot Mortiser vs. Hollow Chisel Mortiser Debate
- [43:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-12-13-stl331-the-face-of-concern#t=2592) Upgrading Grizzly 735 Planer/Jointer with Helical Head
- [51:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-12-13-stl331-the-face-of-concern#t=3069) Veneering Boxes: Edge Protection and Commercial Veneer

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Packaging design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/packaging-design)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Shaper Origin (tool)
- SendCutSend (company)
- Grizzly 735 (tool)
- Oliver Lunchbox Planer (tool)
- Bird Helical Head (tool)
- Yuri Trukman (other)
- Craig Thibodeau (other)

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