# STL344: Owen Madden - Citizen Woodworker

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2025-06-26
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-06-26-stl344-owen-madden-citizen-woodworker
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl344-owen-madden-citizen-woodworker

## Summary

Owen Madden, the new assistant editor at Fine Woodworking, discusses his transition from professional cabinet shops to his role as a 'citizen woodworker,' sharing advice on gaining experience in production environments. Logan Whittmer of Popular Woodworking joins to promote the upcoming Woodworking in America event and Mark Harrell’s saw sharpening course. The hosts also address listener questions regarding bandsaw resawing techniques and the challenges of maintaining sharp tools in a busy shop.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-06-26-stl344-owen-madden-citizen-woodworker#t=7) Introduction and Shop Talk
- [3:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-06-26-stl344-owen-madden-citizen-woodworker#t=230) Woodworking in America and Sawmilling Demos
- [11:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-06-26-stl344-owen-madden-citizen-woodworker#t=667) Mark Harrell's Saw Sharpening Course
- [15:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-06-26-stl344-owen-madden-citizen-woodworker#t=953) Owen Madden's Background and Career Advice
- [21:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-06-26-stl344-owen-madden-citizen-woodworker#t=1310) Editorial Shoots and Photography Challenges
- [43:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-06-26-stl344-owen-madden-citizen-woodworker#t=2597) Practice Methods and Craft Improvement
- [48:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-06-26-stl344-owen-madden-citizen-woodworker#t=2884) Bandsaw Resawing and Tool Maintenance

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Owen Madden (other)
- Logan Whittmer (other)
- Mark Harrell (other)
- Woodworking in America (other)
- Rowan Woodwork (company)
- Altendorf F 45 (tool)
- Gary Rogowski (other)
- Nancy Hiller (other)
- Quick Screws (company)
- Saratoga Joinery (company)

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