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STL338: BVD's Lasagna Couch

Shop Talk Live · 4 Apr 2025 · 1h 03m

What this episode covers

Mike Mascelli and Bob Van Dyke discuss the upcoming Fine Woodworking New England event, detailing the expansion to two tents and 20 speakers, including Bill Pavlock and Frank Straza. Bob Van Dyke explains the history of his school's partnership with Woodcraft and the evolution of his teaching, while Mike Mascelli addresses common woodworking mistakes, specifically the failure to coordinate with upholsterers during the design phase. The conversation covers the technical differences between sprung and unsprung seats, the longevity of period furniture, and the practical use of tools like the L-fence and aerosol shellac.

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established companies

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Companies
Woodcraft, Lee Nielsen, Zenzer
Tools
L-fence, HVLP
Also
Fine Woodworking New England, Colonial Williamsburg, Stanley Weiss Collection

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