Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking

Which bandsaw blades do you really need? Waterstones: to soak or not to soak. Plus all time favorite techniques and tools (hint: Matt has discovered tape, but it’s not blue!).

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-133.mp3
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Advice for putting together a hand-tool kit, and some solid advice on picking hammers and mallets for woodworking. Plus, a question about contrast and smooth moves and favorite furniture.

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:58am EDT

STL 131: Leg vise lowdown and favorite techniques

Plus the guys talk about keeping stains off workpieces, drill-press mortising attachments, grain direction on tabletops, and Ben makes everyone squirm with one of his favorites.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-131.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:04am EDT

STL 130: Workbench advice and waterfall joinery

Bench tips for a fledgling woodworker. Plus a call for help, and update on SawStop vs. Bosch, and our all time favorite furniture and tools.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-130.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:23am EDT

STL 129: Vise advice and shipping tips

Using a cast-iron vise as an end vise, tips on shipping furniture safely, and  Matt is haunted by saw diapers. Plus smooth moves and all-time favorite articles.

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-129.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:42am EDT

STL 128: Favorite chisels and rusty tools

Plus, the guys talk about their favorite furniture of all time, all time techniques, crusty finishes, and the all important question — does your tablesaw need a diaper?

Direct download: shop-talk-live-episode-128.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:50am EDT