Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking

Latest Episodes:

STL320: What is "fine woodworking?" Jul 12, 2024

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Ben and Amanda chat with Vic about bandsaw accessories and what constitutes "fine furniture"

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.

STL319: You make your own dowels? Jun 28, 2024

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Phil, Mike, and Ben discuss store-bought vs shop-made dowels, what wood to use for floating tenon stock, and whether CAD models negate the need for full-size mockups.

For more information on our upcoming woodworking travel tour hosted by Anissa Kapsales and Phil Huber - https://store.woodsmith.com/pages/tour/woodworkingtravel-2024sep-england

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

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

Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH

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

STL318: Back to School Jun 14, 2024

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Amanda is joined by Ashley Pieper and Bonnie Elisabeth Hawk to discuss woodworking education and how it has carved a path for them in their furniture making careers.

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

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

Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH

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

STL317: Tenons on the router table May 31, 2024

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

For more information on our upcoming woodworking travel tour hosted by Anissa Kapsales and Phil Huber.

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

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

Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH

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

STL: MTC-Not how it's always been done May 24, 2024

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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.

This episode is sponsored by Melbourne Tool Company

For more information about their products: https://melbournetool.com/

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.

STL316: Canadian Edition May 17, 2024

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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.

For more information on our upcoming woodworking travel tour hosted by Anissa Kapsales and Phil Huber - https://store.woodsmith.com/pages/tour/woodworkingtravel-2024sep-england

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

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

Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH

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

STL 315: I can't believe it's not wood! May 03, 2024

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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.

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

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

Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH

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

STL314: Sweet Rides For Woodworkers Apr 19, 2024

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Mike, Anissa, and Ben discuss their lumber haulers, tolerances when cutting large joints, and safely cutting thin strips.

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

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

Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH

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

STL313: (wood)Working for a Living Apr 05, 2024

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Amanda is joined by Owen Madden and Evan Court to discuss their work in production shops, how their backgrounds in other shops and schools effect their work flow, and their plans for the future.

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

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

Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH

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

STL312: Sharp? If it glint, it in't! Mar 22, 2024

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Andrew Hunter joins Vic and Ben to discuss sharpening, carpeted workshops, and one listener's dining table issues. Amanda talks to Sophie Glenn, a metalworker/woodworker who you should know!

Sophie's IG - https://www.instagram.com/arcburn_furniture/

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

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

Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH

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