Mike, Amanda, and Ben discuss router table techniques, fancy router-based tools, favorite vises, and Mike takes on a burst of quickfire questions.

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Hague Haswell and Vic Tesolin of Melbourne Tool Company join Ben to discuss what it's like to start a hand tool company from scratch.

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Over three years of collaboration with woodworkers and designers, Melbourne-based woodworking retailer Timbecon has created a new brand of hand tools. A brand that takes inspiration from the past yet designs tools for today. A brand producing tools that are simple, accurate, and accessible to all people who are passionate about woodworking. A brand called Melbourne Tool Company.

Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@finewoodworking.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page.

Anissa crosses the border to hang out with Vic and Steve Der-Garabedian and ask them questions about jointing veneer, minimalist woodworking, moving shop, and why the best place to use your track saw is on top of a table saw.

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For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals

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Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@finewoodworking.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page.

Ben and Mike recap Fine Woodworking New England, and answer a couple questions from our listeners. Amanda is joined by Sophie Glenn, who answers questions on how to get started in metalworking, finishing tips, and how she translates woodworking techniques in her metalworking practice.

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For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals

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