# STL367: Mike Didn't Get The Memo

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2026-05-29
- Length: 1h 16m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-05-29-stl367-mike-didnt-get-the-memo
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl367-mike-didnt-get-the-memo

## Summary

Hosts Ben Strano, Vic Tesla, and Mike Pekovich discuss woodworking techniques, safety, and tool maintenance. They debate the safety of cutting tenons on a jointer, advise on pre-finishing drawers with shellac, and explain how grain direction affects planing dovetail joints. The hosts also share tips on cleaning tools, using wax paper for lubrication, and the importance of cabinet maker's marks.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-05-29-stl367-mike-didnt-get-the-memo#t=6) Introduction and M-Wrap Bandages
- [11:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-05-29-stl367-mike-didnt-get-the-memo#t=703) Cutting Tenons on a Jointer: Safety and Technique
- [20:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-05-29-stl367-mike-didnt-get-the-memo#t=1244) Woodworking Safety Philosophy and Dress Rehearsals
- [34:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-05-29-stl367-mike-didnt-get-the-memo#t=2072) Cleaning Tools and Waxing with Wax Paper
- [41:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-05-29-stl367-mike-didnt-get-the-memo#t=2518) Efficient Mortising with a Router and Fence
- [51:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-05-29-stl367-mike-didnt-get-the-memo#t=3083) Pre-finishing Drawers with Shellac
- [56:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-05-29-stl367-mike-didnt-get-the-memo#t=3376) Grain Direction and Cabinet Maker's Marks
- [1:07:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2026-05-29-stl367-mike-didnt-get-the-memo#t=4074) Resources and Closing

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Inca (tool)
- M-Wrap (product)
- Gorilla Wood Glue (product)
- Ted Woodford (other)
- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Taunton Press (company)
- Ernest Joyce (other)
- Robert Waring (other)
- Charles Hayward (other)
- Lost Art Press (company)

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