# STL333: A bigger jointer won't fix it

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2025-01-24
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-24-stl333-a-bigger-jointer-wont-fix-it
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl333-a-bigger-jointer-wont-fix-it

## Summary

Vic, Anissa, and Ben discuss strategies for flattening boards over 100 inches long, concluding that hand-planing is impractical and recommending outsourcing to a wide belt sander or using a router sled. They address safety concerns for teaching a 12-year-old, suggesting incremental hand-tool projects and strict supervision. The hosts also share their all-time favorite tools: Anissa’s engraving cutter, Vic’s folding ruler, and Ben’s Makita router with a second base.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-24-stl333-a-bigger-jointer-wont-fix-it#t=6) Introduction and Shop Upgrades
- [7:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-24-stl333-a-bigger-jointer-wont-fix-it#t=456) Flattening Long Boards: Hand Tools vs. Outsourcing
- [22:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-24-stl333-a-bigger-jointer-wont-fix-it#t=1356) Teaching Woodworking to a 12-Year-Old
- [42:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-24-stl333-a-bigger-jointer-wont-fix-it#t=2571) All-Time Favorite Tools: Engraver, Ruler, and Router
- [58:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-24-stl333-a-bigger-jointer-wont-fix-it#t=3517) Hand Tool Dust Collection and Cleanup

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Grizzly (other)
- Harbor Freight (other)
- Agway (other)
- Tractor Supply (other)
- Makita (other)
- DeWalt (other)
- Rigid (other)
- Chris Schwarz (other)
- Bruce Hoadley (other)
- Berea College (other)
- Festival (other)
- Craig Thibodeau (other)
- Mark Harrell (other)
- Baldocks Toolworks (other)

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