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STL372: David Bedrosian Is a Clever Dude

Shop Talk Live · 7 Aug 2026 · 1h 11m

What this episode covers

Furniture maker David Bedrosian joins the show to discuss his engineering-driven approach to woodworking, highlighting his custom Fritz and Franz jig for sliding table saws and his modifications to standard shop equipment. He details his methods for safely machining non-ferrous metals like brass and aluminum, and offers technical advice on optimizing dust collection systems, specifically recommending pleated filters and cyclones over felt bags. The conversation also covers the safety and precision advantages of sliding table saws compared to traditional cabinet saws, and Bedrosian’s use of precision dowel pins for jig making and glue-ups.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Felder, Bosch, McMaster-Carr, Stanley
Products
Fritz and Franz Jig, Hammer K3, SawStop, General 350, CAMVAC, Blackwing, Mitsubishi Uni

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