Advertise on podcast: Wood Talk | Woodworking

Bandsaw Mill CuriousWelcome to Wood Talk #617! On today’s show, we’re talking about a cutting method for small parts, a faster way to make picture frame stock, and annealing steel. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft! Woodcraft is your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. (Can’t be combined with other offers, exclusions apply). Our show is also sponsored by the generous contributions of people like you. Support us and get an ad-free version of the show at Patreon.com/woodtalk. Thanks to our newest Patrons: BarrDylan ElderBC SpearNews and AnnouncementsExplanation of the last show.We raised over $25k for the PHP!What’s on the BenchMarc: Filmed Dave Boyt and Norwood Sawmills.Matt: Not much.Shannon: Wall shelf.KickbackVon Welch: Finished his workbench.Eric Pellerin: Found purpose in a local makerspace.QuestionsTom: What size dumbbells to use for adding weight to large glue-ups?Joseph: Safe ways to cut small, thin parts on manual miter saws.Mitch: How to speed up cutting rabbets and roundovers on picture frame stock.Stephen: Advice on annealing and re-hardening steel for hand tool restoration.Links and ResourcesHarvesting Backyard Exotics with Dave BoytHorn Dog MapsWoodcraft Stained Glass CollectionLocal Woodcraft Events and ClassesMinneapolis, MN: Electric Guitar Design (Oct 20).Salt Lake City, UT: Halloween Carving Classes (Oct 22, 24).Orlando, FL: Fall Extravaganza (Oct 30-31).Lexington, KY: Stained Glass Pumpkin Workshop (Nov 1).Alex Snodgrass Tour: MN, WI, IL, and WV dates between Oct 22-31.Contact the ShowSend questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone at [email protected]. You can find us individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker. Thanks to Todd and Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wood Talk #616, Should I Buy a Jointer? On today’s show, we’re talking about whether you should buy a jointer, glue-up strategies, and shop walls. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk. This week, we thank: Stephen StriblingKatherine SanbornMichael BatemanJordan NeedlesSign up for the Wood Talk Newsletter. What’s on the Bench Marc decided to go with the two-saw setup and is trying to make that happen.Matt is working at the sawmill.Shannon took a New York trip and saw expensive stuff.Kickback Chris at Lazy Gretl Wood Works follows up on the metric vs. imperial discussion and points out that relative measurements do a lot of the precision work in a project.Jonathan P. Szczepanski writes in to thank the guys for the talk and levity during a rough morning.Chris Williams suggests that someone who uses both metric and imperial in the shop should be called a hybrid woodworker.Philip writes from Northern Ireland as a proud imperial user, even though he learned metric in school and still uses metric when needed.Questions Brian asks whether he should use drywall, plywood, or something else for the walls in his new walkout basement shop.Jason asks whether he should buy a jointer, cram in a jointer/planer combo, or keep using his planer sled, track saw, and table saw workflow.Mick asks about keeping parts aligned during glue-up and how to handle squeeze-out when clamps are in the way.Links and Resources WoodcraftWood Talk NewsletterWoodcraft Events and Deals October 9 and 10, in-store Woodpeckers event: Tool demos and 15% off Woodpeckers products in-store only.In-store sweepstakes: Prizes include an Adjusta-Joint Box Joint Sled, an in-DEXABLE Miter Sled with Drop Zone, and a Woodcraft gift card. No purchase is necessary.Local Woodcraft Events and Classes Lexington, Kentucky: Free Turn-N-Learn demo, Thursday, October 8, from 4 to 6.Boise, Idaho: Woodpeckers tool demo, Saturday, October 10, from 1 to 2.Pelham, Alabama: Free Turn & Learn demonstration, Thursday, October 15, from 4 to 6.Charlotte, North Carolina: Cheese slicer and cutting board demo, Saturday, October 17, from 1 to 2.Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store at Woodcraft.com.Contact the Show Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to [email protected]. You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker. Thanks to Todd and Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about whether it’s finally time to go metric, using live oak for a workbench and dining table, and the Jointmaker Pro. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk. This week, we thank: John EmersonChrisTim DahlSign up for the Wood Talk Newsletter. What’s on the Bench Marc has been working on maker space upgrades and PM2000 fixes.Matt is getting ready for sawing.Shannon is doing fall cleaning, and his air filter finally gave up.Kickback Kyle follows up on the smoke detector question from episode 614. He installed a flame detector in his garage because he has lawn care batteries, two EVs, and a whole-home battery backup in there. It detects actual flame instead of smoke, and it sends him a phone notification.Questions Mick Monahan asks whether it’s finally time to switch woodworking over to the metric system.John Emmerson asks whether California live oak makes sense for a Roubo workbench, a dining table, and whether its density affects the finishing plan.Lars asks Shannon when he actually uses the Jointmaker Pro and whether it earns its keep in a shop that already has a full set of tools.Links and Resources WoodcraftWood Talk NewsletterFlame DetectorWoodcraft Deals All Rikon bandsaws are 10% off through September 30.Starrett bandsaw blades are 20% off through September 30.Local Woodcraft Events and Classes September 18 and 19, participating Woodcraft stores: Kreg Demo Days.September 19, Richmond, Virginia: Art of the Blade Festival.September 24, Columbus, Ohio: Turning a Fishing Lure.September 25 through 29, New England: Alex Snodgrass continues his Maximizing Your Bandsaw tour.September 26, St. Louis, Missouri: Woodcraft’s Maker’s Resource Event with Marc Spagnuolo, the St. Louis Woodworkers Guild, and local makerspaces.Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store at Woodcraft.com.Contact the Show Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to [email protected]. You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker. Thanks to Todd and Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about smoke detectors in the shop, whether it’s worth upgrading dust collection ducting, and double-sided tape. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk. This week, we thank: Levi McNettJim at the.accidentalwoodworkerSooner WoodworkingNews and Announcements Sign up for the Wood Talk Newsletter.The Guild Back to School Sale ends September 4.All episodes are now on the website.SawStop has a bandsaw.Harvey has the Dream Saw.What’s on the Bench Marc pivoted from Ava’s bed to the laundry room.Matt is working on a coffee table.Shannon is selecting veneer for a tabletop.Kickback Von Welch tested the advice about not running an air filter until leaving the shop. His air quality meter showed the air got worse for about a minute, then quickly improved. He now runs the air filter while making dust and leaves it on a timer after he’s done.Questions Vaibhav asks how to handle smoke detectors in a garage shop when sawdust can set them off, but fire risk from lithium batteries and oily rags is still a concern.Chris asks whether upgrading from HVAC ductwork to Nordfab ducting is worth it for a new shop with a 3HP Oneida cyclone and several large machines.Keith asks what brand of double-sided tape to use for templates.Links and Resources WoodcraftWood Talk NewsletterWoodcraft 2" Double-Sided TapePermacel Double-Sided TapeLocal Woodcraft Events and Classes September 9, Allentown, Pennsylvania: Alex Snodgrass presents his Maximizing Your Bandsaw seminar from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.September 12, Sacramento, California: Woodturning, Segmented Screwdriver runs from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.September 12, Parkersburg, West Virginia: Beginner Leather Keychain class runs from 10 AM to 1 PM.September 13, Minneapolis, Minnesota: Tiny Dwellings, Beginning Bark-House Carving runs from 10 AM to 4 PM.September 14, Downingtown, Pennsylvania: Alex Snodgrass brings his Maximizing Your Bandsaw seminar to Downingtown from noon to 1 PM.Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store at Woodcraft.com.Contact the Show Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to [email protected]. You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker. Thanks to Todd and Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about finding a woodworking mentor, leaning bench dogs, and turning riven oak into boards. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk. This week, we thank: Ben DadoverDick KnottsPhil McCrackenSign up for the Wood Talk Newsletter. What’s on the Bench Marc started messing with Gridfinity and is wondering whether that was a mistake.Matt is between things.Shannon shellacked his chest, and now the girls all swoon.Kickback Alexander Hähnsen asks whether the best Wood Talk listening experience is to keep working backward from newer episodes or go all the way back to episode 1.Kyler Goodwin and Dave suggest using an ozone generator to help remove the odor from Shannon’s chest of drawers, with the warning that ozone needs to be used carefully because it is harmful to breathe.Questions Brandon asks how to find a woodworking mentor, how to avoid asking for too much unpaid time, what a developing woodworker can offer in return, and what a healthy mentoring relationship looks like.Josh asks how to turn split, wedge-shaped oak log sections into straight boards when there’s no flat reference edge and no way to get the logs to a sawmill.John asks whether old Wood Talk episodes are still available and whether round bench dog holes for a Benchcrafted tail vise should be drilled at a 2-degree angle.Links and Resources WoodcraftWood Talk NewsletterKreg Edge early access through WoodcraftLocal Woodcraft Events and Classes Cincinnati: Intro to Scroll Saw workshop, Thursday, August 20.Washington, DC-area Woodcraft: Date Night, Friday, August 21.Harrisburg: Free Easy Wood Tools demo with Dave Schell, Saturday, August 22.Columbus: Fall meeting of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, August 22 and 23.Seattle: 8th Annual Tool Swap, Saturday, August 29.Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store at Woodcraft.com.Contact the Show Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to [email protected]. You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker. Thanks to Todd and Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about whether subscriber numbers matter anymore, cutting long miters, and pressing veneer without a vacuum bag. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk. This week, we thank: Eric PellerinPeter KulupkaSign up for the Wood Talk Newsletter. What’s on the Bench Marc started a repair job for his mother-in-law on a 23-year-old project.Matt is working on a workbench base.Shannon is doing chest of drawers remediation.Kickback Gary writes in with criticism of the discussion around Shannon’s use of “off the reservation.”Michael Johnson writes in to thank the guys for that same discussion and shares why those words carry weight for many Indigenous and First Nations people.Anthony from Grey Design Workshop shares his experience using Accoya and Tricoya for exterior cupboard doors in southern England and asks whether the material is easy to get in the US.Questions Jean-Luc Desselle asks whether YouTube subscriber count still matters and whether milestones like 1 million or 500K still mean anything to the guys.Tom asks how to cut large, long miters for mitered casework that exceeds 24 inches in width or depth.Drew asks about pressing veneer without a vacuum bag, including larger cauls, screw presses, and whether multiple panels can be pressed at the same time.Links and Resources WoodcraftWood Talk NewsletterFormaligna StudioGrey Design WorkshopLumber Update, Modified WoodsLumber Update, AccoyaLocal Woodcraft Events and Classes West Springfield, Massachusetts: August 8, hands-on Festool cordless-tool demo with a factory representative.Dayton, Ohio: August 13, free CNC Users Group meeting for CNC owners, new users, and anyone who needs help with Vectric software.Minneapolis: August 14 and 15, Mystery Envelope Secret Sale, with chances to save 15% or 20% on a purchase, or 25% on one item.Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store page.Contact the Show Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to [email protected]. You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker. Thanks to Todd and Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about why workbenches are better than the floor, managing customer expectations, and thick, thick workbenches. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show at Patreon.com/woodtalk. This week, we thank: Kenneth ButzZachary GourdeZane ClarkDave 4CTyler AguirreMike at WorkshopFloorplan.comSign up for the Wood Talk Newsletter. What’s on the Bench Marc talks about the recent open house, the final stages of the dining table, and the loss of Duggee.Matt is rehabbing a bandsaw.Shannon is doing some flea market flipping.Kickback Janae writes in after watching episode 609 and hearing Alex Snodgrass talk about bandsaw blades that break at the weld. Less than two hours later, her new-to-her Grizzly bandsaw made a loud pop. Because of the episode, she calmly shut down the saw, confirmed the break happened at the weld, and contacted the manufacturer.Kaylin asks why more cordless tool platforms don’t offer AC adapters like Metabo’s 36V line.Joshua shares his experience upgrading to a premium Milwaukee cordless set and how much better it has been for drilling, fence work, concrete, mixing mud and paint, and property cleanup.We also get a list of Ten Reasons I Hate Marc.Questions Joel Bjornstad asks why chisel work improved so much after moving from the floor to a Roubo-style workbench. Is it posture, physics, or woodworking magic?Monte Bell asks how to manage customer expectations when commissioned furniture takes longer than expected.Emil built a 6 1/4" thick southern yellow pine workbench top and wants to know how thick a top can be while still working with vises, bench dogs, and holdfasts.Links and Resources WoodcraftWood Talk NewsletterLocal Woodcraft Deals, Events, and Classes July Deal: 15% off Crown M42 Cryo Turning Tools.July Deal: 40% off WoodRiver Toggle Clamps.July Deal: 40% off Brazilian Cherry / Jatoba.July Deal: 40% off Padauk.July Deal: 40% off Gaboon Ebony turning stock.Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store page.Colorado Springs: Woodturning 101, Amazing Apple Project with Raleigh Lockhart, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 AM to 4:30 PM.Contact the Show Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to [email protected]. You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker. Thanks to Todd and Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about the pros and cons of cordless tools, using Blade Cote on a SawStop, workbench setup for a southpaw, and how our design sensibilities have changed over the years. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show at Patreon.com/woodtalk. This week, we thank: Blakey LakeTommy EvansTom KrushRocky SmithScott MacIntyreAlexander H, SanyoWhat’s on the Bench Marc cut the big bevels on the table legs before heading out on vacation and is prepping the shop so it’s not awful to come back to.Matt is working on a coffee table commission.Shannon made a cheese slicer, because Woodcraft told him to.Kickback Michael Summer shares his experience with Mike Farrington’s sanding disc, especially the benefits of the taper, the clean edge it produces, and the ability to keep two grits loaded.Freddie also writes in about the Mike Farrington double-taper sanding disc and says it’s fantastic for casework, glue lines, sheet goods, cabinet parts, and sneaking up on final dimensions.Questions Davie Brown asks whether using Blade Cote on a SawStop blade could cause problems with the brake system or electronics.Rich asks how the guys’ design sensibilities have changed over the years and whether Matt has found a new kind of figure to fancy.Ed Lilla asks how a left-handed woodworker should think about bench workholding and vise placement.Links and Resources WoodcraftLocal Woodcraft Events and Classes Free Demo, Stay Sharp: Saturday, July 11 at 1pm.Free Demo, Dust Collection Basics, Machinery and Accessories: Saturday, July 18 at 1pm.Store Classes and Events: For in-store classes and events, please check your local Woodcraft store page.Contact the Show Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to [email protected]. You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker. Thanks to Todd and Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about Alex Snodgrass. Like, the entire time. From his early days as a mustachioed little baby to today, as he’s in the home stretch of his Next Cut Tour. We’re recording live at the Woodcraft Vendor Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky, which means this is the first face-to-face Wood Talk recording in years. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, the leading authority in woodworking, making, and creating. They have the tools, supplies, expertise, and hands-on classes to inspire creativity at every level. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show at Patreon.com/woodtalk. What’s on the Bench This week, the bench is all Alex. We talk about how the Next Cut Tour is going.We ask why Alex became so closely associated with bandsaws.We discuss whether the world has enough bandsaw reindeer yet.We get into small-shop and startup bandsaw setup advice.Questions for Alex Matt Parker asks how old Alex was when he first grew that glorious mustache.Tom asks how to deal with a 14" Powermatic bandsaw with a riser kit that refuses to track straight.Greg Batt asks whether upgrading a common 14" bandsaw from a 1 HP motor to a 2 HP motor is worth the cost and effort.Joe Lapolito asks how often a hobbyist needs to go through Alex’s full bandsaw setup process once the machine has been dialed in.Martin asks how to clean the blade and machine after cutting wet wood.We also ask why Carter guides over blocks or other bearing guides.And when a bandsaw blade breaks, what’s the first thing to check?Links and Resources Alex Snodgrass, The Next Cut TourLocal Woodcraft Events and Classes Minneapolis: Summer Lumber Deal runs through June 20. Get a $20 gift card with a $100 lumber purchase.Minneapolis: Free Bandsaw Tune Up demo, Saturday, June 20 at 1pm.Boise: 3 Stone Cairn Lamp class.Greenville: Celtic Knot Rolling Pin class.Contact the Show Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to [email protected]. You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker. Thanks to Todd and Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about the 2026 Woodcraft National Sales Conference & Vendor Trade Show, the best trade show you’ll never go to. We’ll talk about our experience at the show and some of the standout products and companies we saw. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, the leading authority in woodworking, making, and creating. They have the tools, supplies, expertise, and hands-on classes to inspire creativity at every level. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show at Patreon.com/woodtalk. This week, we thank: David DahlCoreyKKickback Rich Harwood follows up on the aluminum WoodRiver straight edges and how he uses them in the shop. He keeps a Starrett steel straight edge as his protected reference tool and uses it to verify that the cheaper straight edges are still within tolerance.Standout Companies and Products We saw a lot of great products and talked to a lot of great companies, so we can’t cover everything. But a few of the standouts include: MicroJigSawStopKreg, including the Edge Joiner and upcoming trim routerOliverIzzy Swan and Swan ToolsOld MastersWoodRiverWalrus OilEasy Wood ToolsCarbon MethodGrit GripJessEmTemple ToolsPowermaticLinks and Resources WoodcraftLocal Woodcraft Events and Classes Minneapolis: Summer Lumber Deal runs through June 20. Get a $20 gift card with a $100 lumber purchase.Minneapolis: Free Bandsaw Tune Up demo, Saturday, June 20 at 1pm.Boise: 3 Stone Cairn Lamp class.Greenville: Celtic Knot Rolling Pin class.Contact the Show Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to [email protected]. You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker. Thanks to Todd and Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about, what are straight edges good for anyway, color changing desks, and edge jointing quandaries.  Wood talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft! Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise, can’t be combined with other offers, exclusions apply If you want to help support the show, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/woodtalk and signing up to become a patron of the show. We’d like to thank: Joe Clauss and Paul O’Hare What’s on the Bench?Marc: A little more work on the table. Bought the walnut. $1600 in and I haven’t even cut the wood yet.Matt: Breakfast table launch and Epoxy coffee tableShannon: helping a student with dovetailsKICKBACKRyan had a great experience at a Woodcraft swap meet.Larry has a suggestion for a plane that helps with inside corners.QuestionsLisa wants to know if she should buy a straight edge: https://www.woodcraft.com/products/woodriver-stainless-steel-cabinetmarkers-rule Azeem has three questions related to UV color changing wood, Osmo use, and jointing an edge. Resource: https://thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/aging-wood-with-baking-soda/ Woodcraft HappeningsA few stores, including Spokane, Seattle, and Denver, are hosting either a Summer Clearance Event or a 15% Off Sale over the weekend of June 13th and 14th. In Seattle and Denver, the first 25 customers to spend $25 on clearance items will receive a free Pinnacle marking and measuring tool. There are also some interesting classes coming up around the country. Sacramento has a Thor’s Hammer class, where students shape a wooden hammerhead on the table saw and turn a custom handle on the lathe.St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Nashville have the Drunken Cutting Board class, which uses a bandsaw technique to create that wavy checkerboard pattern.Greenville has a Celtic Knot Rolling Pin class, with both youth and adult sessions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about small shop organization, how to use a push stick with the JessEm guides, why are there always mistakes?!  Our show is also sponsored by the generous contributions of people like you! Thank you! If you want to help support the show, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/woodtalk and signing up to become a patron of the show. We’d like to thank Almost Perfection What’s on the Bench?  Marc: Started MCM table for friend of his Matt: Finished the breakfast nook Shannon: teaching sawing and chiseling KICKBACK Jeremy - Has some thoughts on losing a job and relying on the shop. Bryan - Tells us his thought process behind using toothpicks. Paul - I was wondering since Mother’s Day is so close and I’m not ready for it if you could put it off a couple of weeks so I have time to make a picture frame for my wife. Questions! David - I use the Jessem Table Saw guides and noticed Marc uses them also. I find that using a push stick with them isn't easy. The only one I find useful are the long stick type that is included with table saws. Which push stick do you use with the Jessem guides. https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101642234-13817089?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.woodcraft.com%2Fproducts%2Fjessem-rip-stick-for-ts-and-sts-stock-guides%3Fvariant%3D47228246360202&cjsku=196955 Brandon - Over the years, I've made many things I've eventually been proud of, but it seems like with every project, no matter how hard I try, no matter how careful I am, no matter how much planning I do, I mess up something smallish that I didn't need to. Examples (feel free to edit): I'll cut dados for shelves, and all but one of them will be nice and tight, but one of them will be a tiny bit oversized and have a visible gap. I'll carefully clamp pieces of a lumber cart together while gluing-and-screwing it, only to realize that one of the shelves is noticeably crooked when I finish. I'll drop a piece off the table saw or workbench, denting a corner that really needed to be crisp and sharp. I'll go to put my name on something with either my iron or my laser, but the placement will be slightly off or the iron will be too hot. Etc. Etc. Etc. Something like this seems to happen on almost every project. Sometimes it's my fault, sometimes it's just a random accident. My question for you guys is this: When/how do you determine when a mistake/accident/major screw-up is significant enough to warrant repair vs. redoing vs. just giving up? Do you have a rule for your own work for when you ignore a mistake and just keep going, or are you all so awesome that a question about mistakes is alien to you?  Silas - I love listening to the show I'm a teenager worker.I've only been woodworking for around a year now.I have a small job site table saw and a small lunchbox.Plainer , that's really it , I'm hoping soon to start building a small shed for my workshop.It will only be around sixteen by twelve I Want to know If you guys have any ideas on storage or anything, I'd love to hear like I said, I'm a beginner so I don't know that much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s show #605 - On today’s show, we’re talking about, woodworking as therapy, is my wood dry enough for a workbench?, dealing with oil stains on plywood. Sponsored by : Use code WT2026 for 10% off - Exclusions apply. What's On the BenchMarc did some finish tests and packed up a bunch of boxes of Preppin' Weapons.Matt installed the breakfast bench.Shannon did a french polish on a ring box.Kickback and StuffVon has now listened to all the show and he tells us what all the people in his life thought about this feat.Joel took our advice and bought a planer and thanks to a deal on Amazon got a DW735 with extension beds and extra knives for less than the list price of the planer.Wayne reponded to our inquiry about sanding at the table saw and he uses the Mike Farrington disc with a 10 degree taper.Listener QuestionsHamilton asks about getting into the shop when going through tough times.Mike has a White Oak log sawn into boards with his new Roubo bench and asks about building it green vs letting the wood dry a bit.Steven is building a painted wall light box that has an oil spill on the plywood. He asks about cleaning it up vs just getting new plywood.Selected Woodcraft EventsStore Specific Events: Mother’s Day Street Market – May 2nd , 9am-2pm – Greenville, SCMeet local Makers & Creatives showcasing their skills and treasures.Classes Atlanta, GA: Mother’s Week Classes – May 2nd-7th Bud Vase, Colorful Coasters, Small Bowl, Sushi Set Ask Us a QuestionOur questions primarily come from our generous Patrons. You can also send in questions via the contact form. Or you can hit us up on Instagram at woodtalkshow. And you can even send us an email or voicemail at [email protected] Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s show #604 - On today’s show, we’re talking about epoxy as a filler, Carter bandsaw guides, and pegged moretise & tenons. Sponsored by : Use code WT2026 for 10% off - Exclusions apply. What's On the BenchMarc only sells merch now, no more content so get your preppin' weapons and glue rollers at TWWStore.comMatt finished the breakfast table and has moved on to the bench seat.Shannon is struggling with the accuracy OCD that comes with industrial machines.Kickback and StuffLaura is heading up an exhibition of local woodworker's projects at the San Carlos, CA Woodcraft store. For details check out the Bay Area Woodworkers.Darren has had success bleaching turnings and wonders if this would be an option for keeping the natural white oak tone we talked about recently.Harold proposed and she said yes! While sitting in cool rocking chairs. Listener QuestionsDoug has questions about using epoxy to fill voids in Cherry for a table top.Bryan pegged some tenons with toothpicks and those picks have backed out 3/16".Bryan took the Alex Snodgrass class and asks for an unsponsored review on Carter bandsaw guides.Selected Woodcraft EventsStore Specific Events: Tool Swap – Sunday April 26th 8am to 1pm – Sacramento, CAFind great deals on lumber, used tools, and other woodworking items. Orbring yours to swap!Classes Columbus, OHBuild a concert Ukulele – April 25th & 26th 3pm - 9pmAlex Snodgrass Tour Stops in April https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/alex-snodgrass-the-next-cut-tour • Grand Rapids, MI • Sterling Heights, MI • Columbus, OH • Cincinnati, OH Ask Us a QuestionOur questions primarily come from our generous Patrons. You can also send in questions via the contact form. Or you can hit us up on Instagram at woodtalkshow. And you can even send us an email or voicemail at [email protected] Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s show #603 - On today’s show, we’re talking about our thoughts on avoiding sharpening, pole lathes, and what to do when you have too much footage (aka, a Matt problem) Sponsored by : Use code WT2026 for 10% off - Exclusions apply. What's On the BenchMarc finished the book press.Matt is applying finish to the breakfast table.Shannon taught a bunch of 7th graders how to build stuff.Kickback and StuffAndy responds to our "what is the legends had modern tools and YouTube" by saying that it might get ugly considering Jame Krenov was known to have called Sam Maloof a "router jockey".John asks if any of us compete on our bikes or just ride for fun and leisure.Listener QuestionsTech Support asks if any of us avoid sharpening certain tools.Matt asks how we manage extra footage when filming in order to get through loads of clips more efficiently.Andy wants to make a pole lathe due to his limited space and asks Shannon what he would recommend or do differently from his own lathe builds.Selected Woodcraft EventsApril 10th - 13th Spring Shavings Sale (15% off STOREWIDE)Store Specific Events: Tool Sale – Saturday April 4th 9am to 3pm – Richmond, VARichmond Antique Tool Society will have a great selection of antique andvintage tools for sale. Also, demonstrations and assistance on repairing and sharpening so bring your old hand planes and chisels!▪ https://www.richmondantiquetools.com/Classes Rockville, MDKids Workshop – Candy Dispenser – April 18th 2pm-4pmTeens Workshop - Outdoor Planter - April 19th 10am - 5 pmBoise, IDTusk Tenon Wall Shelf – April 9th 4:30pm - 9pmKansas City, KSSquare Edge Bowl – April 12th 12pm-4pmAsk Us a QuestionOur questions primarily come from our generous Patrons. You can also send in questions via the contact form. Or you can hit us up on Instagram at woodtalkshow. And you can even send us an email or voicemail at [email protected] Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.