Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking

Mike and Ben discuss getting rid of marking gauge lines on dovetails, how long their blades last, more apron and pencil preferences, and why Mike has a day job.

This episode is sponsored by Pony/Jorgensen

0:00 - Intro
1:37 - Why isn't Mike a full-time woodworker?
19:16 - What did Mike wind up doing with his apron and pencil sharpener?
33:16 - How long do your blades last?
42:17 - Smooth move/Favorite technique
52:56 - How do you get rid of the marking gauge line on joinery?

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Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-247.mp3
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0:00 - Intro
6:33 - How do you keep track of huge projects?
17:17 - Should a semi-pro get a slider?
34:20 - Biscuit joiner vs. domino
47:23 - Dealing with big glue ups?

Mike's YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeFarrington

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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@taunton.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.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-246.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:25am EDT

This episode is sponsored by Maverick Abrasives - https://www.maverickabrasives.com/

0:00 - Intro
8:14 - How do you approach a new project?
22:51 - Breadboard end pinned on a glue joint
29:11 - Smooth moves
44:00 - Oil stones for final polishing?
56:49 - To build or buy a toy/hope chest?

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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@taunton.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.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-245-2.mp3
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Jon Binzen interviews Laura Mays, woodworker and director of The Krenov School, about her journey to woodworking and the inspiration behind her inquisitive work.

This episode is sponsored by Maverick Abrasives - https://www.maverickabrasives.com/

For more information on The Krenov Foundation - https://www.thekrenovfoundation.org/

To see more of Laura's work - http://yaffemays.com/

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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@taunton.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.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-244.mp3
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Mike, Anissa, and Ben discuss big squares, assembly tables, woodworking with friends, and Anissa's new obsession; plexiglass divider construction.

0:00 - Intro 2:31 - Anissa needs a hobby (plexiglass dividers) 6:19 - Ben needs a hobby (can good woodworkers get by with crummy tools?)
14:39 - Woodworking with friends
22:39 - Are big squares necessary?
30:55 - All times
52:17 - Assembly tables troubles

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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@taunton.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.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-243.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:54am EDT

This episode is sponsored by Maverick Abrasives and Pony/Jorgensen

Join us live for as PantoRouter’s Mac Sheldon and John Henry Souza demonstrate this powerful joinery machine. - http://www.finewoodworking.com/webinars

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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@taunton.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.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-242.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:47pm EDT

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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@taunton.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.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-241.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am EDT

Greenwoodworker and carver Dave Fisher answers listener questions about greenwood projects, finding green wood, storing green wood, and how he goes about designing his incredible pieces.

Thanks to this episode's sponsors: Maverick Abrasives, Festool, and Shaper

0:00 - Intro
3:24 - Welcome Dave
9:32 - What are some greenwood projects other than spoons and bowls?
23:58 - Greenwood design process
35:29 - Where do you find green wood?
49:30 - Storing green wood
1:06:06 - Show announcement

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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@taunton.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.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-240.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:03pm EDT

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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@taunton.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.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-239.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:58am EDT

This episode is sponsored by: Maverick Abrasives - http://www.maverickabrasives.com

Pony/Jorgensen - https://ponyjorgensen.com

Titebond - http://www.titebond.com/

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com

Sign up for a free two week trial of Fine Woodworking Unlimited: https://bit.ly/36oP5d4

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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@taunton.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.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-238.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:12pm EDT