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STL368: It Appeared to Me in a Dream

Shop Talk Live · 12 Jun 2026 · 56m

What this episode covers

Vic Teslin and Steven Der-Garabedian discuss how subconscious processing and 'dream solutions' aid woodworking problem-solving, illustrated by Steven's anecdote about finding a glue-up fix while talking to Baker Bob. They identify the block plane as the most impactful tool for Steven, while Vic highlights the Festool Domino and high-quality marking tools like Peak pencils. The hosts also provide practical advice for a listener lacking a table saw, suggesting track saws, circular saw jigs, and bandsaw sleds for cross-cutting large panels.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Rosewood, Blue Spruce Toolworks, Miles Craft, Festool, Makita, DeWalt
Products
Chisel Plane, Festool Domino, Bosch Laminate Trimmer, Peak Pencils, Easy Tension Guide
Also
Baker Bob

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