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Welcome to Wood Talk #618! On today’s show, we’re talking about finishing a squatty potty, troubleshooting planer dust collection, Russian birch, and Sketchup alternatives.

Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft! Stop by your local store November 7 and 8 to turn a pen for a U.S. service member. 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:

• Jordan Ginebaugh
• James Roberts
• Andrei Zmievski

• Marc: Released a new video on his walnut dining table build and angled joinery.
• Matt: Launched his Built-in Breakfast Nook Bench course.

• Larry: Shared the story of a blanket rack project he started in 1992 that he's still working on!

• Thoughts on Sketchup alternatives for designing furniture, including Hew and IngeTrazo.

• John: What finish would you use for a squatty potty?
• Scott: Planer keeps bogging down and leaving huge piles of chips on 12-inch wide 10/4 walnut slabs. Is it a planer issue or a dust collection issue?
• Bob: How is Baltic birch currently getting out of Russia?

• Hew 3D
• IngeTrazo
• Turn for Troops Details

• Turn for Troops (Nov 7-8): Turn a pen for a U.S. service member. Woodcraft provides the equipment and instruction for free.
• JessEm Demo Days (Nov 13-14): 15% off JessEm products in-store, tool demos, and a sweepstakes.

• Turn for Troops (Nov 7-8): At stores nationwide.
• Alex Snodgrass Tour: Nashville (Nov 5-7), Chattanooga (Nov 8), Baltimore (Nov 13-14).

Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone at woodtalkshow@gmail.com.

You can find us individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

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Welcome 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:

• Barr
• Dylan Elder
• BC Spear

• Explanation of the last show.
• We raised over $25k for the PHP!

• Marc: Filmed Dave Boyt and Norwood Sawmills.
• Matt: Not much.
• Shannon: Wall shelf.

• Von Welch: Finished his workbench.
• Eric Pellerin: Found purpose in a local makerspace.

• Tom: 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.

• Harvesting Backyard Exotics with Dave Boyt
• Horn Dog Maps
• Woodcraft Stained Glass Collection

• Minneapolis, 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.

Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone at woodtalkshow@gmail.com.

You can find us individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

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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 Stribling
• Katherine Sanborn
• Michael Bateman
• Jordan Needles

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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

• Woodcraft
• Wood Talk Newsletter

Woodcraft 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com.

You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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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 Emerson
• Chris
• Tim Dahl

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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

• Woodcraft
• Wood Talk Newsletter
• Flame Detector

Woodcraft 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com.

You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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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 McNett
• Jim at the.accidentalwoodworker
• Sooner Woodworking

News 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

• Woodcraft
• Wood Talk Newsletter
• Woodcraft 2" Double-Sided Tape
• Permacel Double-Sided Tape

Local 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com.

You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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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 Dadover
• Dick Knotts
• Phil McCracken

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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

• Woodcraft
• Wood Talk Newsletter
• Kreg Edge early access through Woodcraft

Local 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com.

You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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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 Pellerin
• Peter Kulupka

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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

• Woodcraft
• Wood Talk Newsletter
• Formaligna Studio
• Grey Design Workshop
• Lumber Update, Modified Woods
• Lumber Update, Accoya

Local 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com.

You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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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 Butz
• Zachary Gourde
• Zane Clark
• Dave 4C
• Tyler Aguirre
• Mike at WorkshopFloorplan.com

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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

• Woodcraft
• Wood Talk Newsletter

Local 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com.

You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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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 Lake
• Tommy Evans
• Tom Krush
• Rocky Smith
• Scott MacIntyre
• Alexander H, Sanyo

What’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

• Woodcraft

Local 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com.

You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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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 Tour

Local 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com.

You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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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 Dahl
• CoreyK

Kickback

• 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:

• MicroJig
• SawStop
• Kreg, including the Edge Joiner and upcoming trim router
• Oliver
• Izzy Swan and Swan Tools
• Old Masters
• WoodRiver
• Walrus Oil
• Easy Wood Tools
• Carbon Method
• Grit Grip
• JessEm
• Temple Tools
• Powermatic

Links and Resources

• Woodcraft

Local 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com.

You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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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

• 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 table
• Shannon: helping a student with dovetails

• Ryan had a great experience at a Woodcraft swap meet.
• Larry has a suggestion for a plane that helps with inside corners.

Lisa 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/

A 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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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• Marc 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.

• Von 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.

• Hamilton 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.

Store Specific Events:

• Mother’s Day Street Market – May 2nd , 9am-2pm – Greenville, SC
• Meet 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

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It’s show #604 - On today’s show, we’re talking about epoxy as a filler, Carter bandsaw guides, and pegged moretise & tenons.

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• Marc only sells merch now, no more content so get your preppin' weapons and glue rollers at TWWStore.com
• Matt finished the breakfast table and has moved on to the bench seat.
• Shannon is struggling with the accuracy OCD that comes with industrial machines.

• Laura 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.

• Doug 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.

Store Specific Events:

• Tool Swap – Sunday April 26th 8am to 1pm – Sacramento, CA
• Find great deals on lumber, used tools, and other woodworking items. Or
• bring yours to swap!

Classes

• Columbus, OH
• Build a concert Ukulele – April 25th & 26th 3pm - 9pm

Alex 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

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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)

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• Marc finished the book press.
• Matt is applying finish to the breakfast table.
• Shannon taught a bunch of 7th graders how to build stuff.

• Andy 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.

• Tech 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.

• April 10th - 13th Spring Shavings Sale (15% off STOREWIDE)

Store Specific Events:

• Tool Sale – Saturday April 4th 9am to 3pm – Richmond, VA
• Richmond Antique Tool Society will have a great selection of antique and
• vintage 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, MD
• Kids Workshop – Candy Dispenser – April 18th 2pm-4pm
• Teens Workshop - Outdoor Planter - April 19th 10am - 5 pm
• Boise, ID
• Tusk Tenon Wall Shelf – April 9th 4:30pm - 9pm
• Kansas City, KS
• Square Edge Bowl – April 12th 12pm-4pm

Our 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com

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It’s show #602 - On today’s show, we’re talking about what would happen if woodworking legends had access to today’s technology, a quick drying wood finish, anti-fatigue mats for the shop, and chisel types and you.

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• Marc made some fancy Walnut garage steps.
• Matt is working on the breakfast table.
• Shannon is prepping parts for a middle school class project on Bluebird boxes.

All 3 of us cheated on WoodTalk and appeared on another podcast. Well Shannon didn't, he just hosts another one is a constant dirty cheater

• Matt was on the Woodturners Journey
• Marc was on the Modern Woodworkers Podcast
• Shannon hosts The Lumber Update Podcast always...the cheater

• Greg asks If Maloof, Nakashima, Krenov, Frid, and Carpenter had access to modern tools, like CAD, the Festool Domino, and digital conveniences, do you think their work would have been even better, or just different? And in this digital era, would they be revered legends still, or just another set of woodworkers on YouTube?

• Yukiki is leading a class on picture frames and asks about a fast drying finish that will allow her students to complete finishing by the end of the class.
• Tony's feet hurt and he asks what we put on the floor of our shops in the way of mats.
• David bought some bench chisels at Woodcraft and asks about the other types of chisels and why he would want and use them.

Store Specific Events:

• March Mania – March 14 & 15 – Parkersburg, WV, Cincinnati, OH, Roanoke, VA: 15% Off Almost Everything and Demos all day

Demos

• Table Saw Tune-Up - Saturday, March 14th, 1pm
• Keeping your table saw in top working order makes your project easier and safer. Stop in as we show you how!
• Joinery Jigs - Saturday, March 21st, 1pm
• A couple of boards and some nails might work, but they may not be the best solution to keeping your project in one piece. Join us as we review different types of joinery jigs to help you build a strong finished piece.

Classes

• Rockville, MD: Teens Workshop – Bandsaw Box - Sunday, March 15, 10 AM - 5 PM
• Richmond, VA: Marquetry: Cutting, Assembly, And Veneer Fundamentals - Saturday, March 7, 9 AM - 3:30 PM
• Chattanoga, TN: A variety of Jess Crow Resin classes from March 6th through March 10th

Our 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com

Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker

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It’s show #601 - On today’s show, we’re talking about sharpening hand saws, making a bowl without a lathe, and woodworking design resources

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• Marc is cutting really big tenons.
• Matt is wrapping up his breakfast bench build for the Guild.
• Shannon wants to buy a pneumatic elevator and bought caning supplies.

• Lee from Regal Street Woodworks writes in to explain his end grain jointing process.
• David shares a tale of changed shorts when jointing end grain turned a cookie into a frisbee.
• Luke built a weekend project using "wisdom" from all 3 of us...but mostly his newly honed sharpening skills gained from a class at his local Woodcraft store.

• Nate asks us to list some design resources after our discussion about how design isn't covered much in woodworking.
• Dave is trying to make a bowl without a lathe using a hole saw and asks for advice to keep his bowl from flying across the shop.
• Tyler is tempted by used hand saws and asks whether to sharpen himself or send off to an expert.

Store Specific Events:

• March Mania – March 14 & 15 – Parkersburg, WV, Cincinnati, OH, Roanoke, VA,
• 15% Off Almost Everything and Demos all day
• Local Store Anniversary Celebration – March 7th – Rochester, NY
• Demos, Food, Giveaways, Special Sales

Demos

• Table Saw Tune-Up - Saturday, March 14th, 1pm
• Keeping your table saw in top working order makes your project easier and safer. Stop in as we show you how!
• Joinery Jigs - Saturday, March 21st, 1pm
• A couple of boards and some nails might work, but they may not be the best solution to keeping your project in one piece. Join us as we review different types of joinery jigs to help you build a strong finished piece.

Our 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com

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It’s show #600 - On today’s show, we’re talking about color matching, tigerwood workbench, and wood on a metal lathe.

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We saw this process shared on Powermatic's IG account and question the safety and missed opportunity to educate as a major power tool manufacturer. We would love to hear from the maker about the process he used and how it is working for him.

• Marc is making a book press.
• Matt is starting on his breakfast bench project.
• Shannon blew up his other knee while doing a sawing demo. He is OLD!

• Paul recommends FreeCAD as a SketchUp alternative that he finds similar to many of the higher powered solutions on the market.
• Hamilton gravitated to wax finishes due the safety and health aspects as he found so many other finish products had harmful VOC levels.
• Dick says, "yep that's actually my name", and "yes, its normal sized"

• Bob asks about using color and toning finishes as all his experience lies in clear coat finishes.

• Greg asks about the differences between metal and wood lathes and what will suit his needs.
• Amy has a bunch of Tigerwood 1x6 laying around and asks about using it for a workbench.

Store Events:

Don’t miss Alex Snodgrass’ Next Cut Tour:

• 2/20-2/21 - Orlando
• 2/22-2/23 - Clearwater
• 2/24-2/25 - Birmingham
• 2/26-2/27 - Atlanta

Woodcraft often has local club meetings in their stores too!

• Virginia Beach, VA: Tidewater Woodworkers Guild Meeting Monday, February 23
• Dayton, OH: Miami Valley Wood Carvers Carve-in, Tuesday, February 17

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It’s show #599 - On today’s show, we’re talking about finding yourself rudderless in woodworking, when to fire a customer, woodworking on an open-sided deck, woodworking topics that have been discussed too much and too little, winter shop strategies, and safety lessons for a maker space

• John needs to shift his product base as the market has dried up.
• Alex has a custom job that is going south and he is trying to figure out whether to bail or continue on.
• Hamilton is working in a covered porch space but with open sides and asks what he should consider with regard to tool maintenance as well as safeguarding his projects.
• Tomasso asks what woodworking topic has been talked to death and perhaps which ones haven't been talked about enough.
• Ed asks about winter strategies in the shop for keeping his tools in working order.
• William manages a maker space and asks about some safety training protocols.

Our 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com

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It’s show #598 - On today’s show, we’re talking about safety lessons for a maker space, strategizing lumber for a workbench, helical heads in benchtop planers, cypress finishing.

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• Marc is bending and laminating to make the fanciest towel rack, and now has his new True Grip Clamp Pads for sale! 
• Matt is cleaning and sterilizing.
• Shannon took his architect training course on the road to California and admired trees.

• Paul teaches Fusion 360 at his local Woodcraft and shares what he likes about it over SketchUp.
• Joel comments on how Europeans make better plywood with a history lesson on wooden fighter planes in WWII.

• Joel wants a planer and wonders if a spiral head is worth it in a benchtop model.
• Von milled a Red Oak log into boards and is now about to build his workbench but asks if there is any particular grain orientation he should consider for the parts as he builds it.
• Jim is building Adirondack chairs from Cypress. He wants them to grey naturally and wonders if he should put any finish on them at all.

In-Store Classes are awesome. You should take some! Check your local store to see what they have going on.

Here’s just a sampling of what’s going on:

Store Events:

• Supreme Bowl Contests – Woburn, MA; Walpole, MA; Richmond, VA; Norfolk, VA; Portsmouth, NH (Separate contests at each store)
• Submit your bowl to be voted on in a variety of categories. Voting ends February 8th (submission dates and categories vary somewhat by location)

Classes:

• Kansas City, KS – Learn Resin Casting – Saturday, January 31st, 9 to 4
• January 30th – DATE NIGHT: WINE & CHEESE, Turn a bottle stopper and cheese plane

Our 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com

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It’s show #597 - On today’s show, we’re talking about making thin wood without a bandsaw, fixing sticky drawers, Tormek sharpening machine comparisons, and building a rocking chair.

• Marc can't move so he is scratching the itch by rearranging the shop.
• Matt just keeps turning...homemade 40 foot swing lathe in the future?
• Shannon broke his band clamp while making picture frames, Marc teases with an out of stock band clamp

Shannon rants about e-bike which are great for commuting and getting people into riding, but kids making fun of kids who have to pedal is outrageous. Plus, get some exercise you lazy kids!! shakes fist

• Hans let us know that the black MDF we talked about on a previous show is manufactured under the brand Valchromat and they make a variety of colors.
• Ryan compliments our restraint during Matt's hollow chisel mortiser experience.
• Darren shares a bushcraft video where they use wooden holdfasts.

• Dianne has some sticky drawers in a chest and asks for advice to address it.
• Seth is a building a Shaker cabinet that calls for tinner stock and asks whether to plane or resaw the material to thickness.
• Harold wants to build a rocking chair to accompany his proposal attempt to his girlfriend and asks about where to start with building it.
• Mark is look at the Tormek for sharpening both shop tools and kitchen knives and wonders about the differences between the models. Marc suggests a specific kitchen knife sharpener which is much easier to use and stays in the kitchen.

In-Store Classes are a great way to make a wonderful holiday gift. Check your local store to see what they have going on.

Here’s just a sampling of what’s going on:

Store Events:

• Cabin Fever Event - Jan 24th at Cincinatti, OH; Roanoke, VA; Parkersburg, WV
• Lots of sales. Demos throughout the day. Chance to win prizes.
• 16th Annual Woodworking Expo – January 24th at Phoenix, AZ
• Vendor demos, Manufacturer Representatives, storewide power tool specials.
• Supreme Bowl Contests – Woburn, MA; Walpole, MA; Richmond, VA; Norfolk, VA; Portsmouth, NH (Separate contests at each store) Submit your bowl to be voted on in a variety of categories. Voting ends February 8th (submission dates and categories vary somewhat by location)

Classes:

• January 23rd – DATE NIGHT: PIZZA & BEER; Turn a pizza cutter and bottle opener
• January 30th – DATE NIGHT: WINE & CHEESE; Turn a bottle stopper and cheese plane.
• Orlando, FL – Lathe Tool Sharpening Made Easy – Saturday, January 17th, 10 to 3.

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It’s show #596 - On today’s show, we’re recapping some of our favorite things of the year and answering your questions.

Its our last show of the year so we spend some time talking about our challenges, new products, and specifically stuff we got from our sponsor, Woodcraft.

• Shoutout to Hamilton Ward on his birthday. His wife wrote in and asked us to recognize him.
• Ryan's comic display worked out great but he asks about when to prefinish and when to skip it.
• Von likes the bicycle talk, in fact when he listened to our back log he got Peloton bike ads.

• Matt is milling parts for his Guild project table
• Shannon used a power tool to cut up a live edge slab for an architect.
• Marc bought a new bike then lots of NYC pizza.

• Rockville, MD - 10 Ways to Cut Dovetails with Bob Van Dyke -Saturday, November 29 and November 30, 10 AM - 5 PM
•  
• Walpole, MA - Volunteers needed Wooden Toy Truck Build for "Toys-for-Tots" Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3 PM

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It’s show #595 - On today’s show, we’re talking about what to do when your workbench sucks, Is wood acclimation BS, and running a lathe backwards.

Congratulations to Matt Croyle who won the tap room cutting board kit.

We also heard from Joe, last months lathe tool giveaway and he does actually have a lathe and has already put his new tools to use.

• Wood Whisperer Guild Save 40% with code BlackFriday40
• BackSide Sandpaper, Wood Whisperer Specials are 20% off!
• Hand Tool School 50% with code HTS50for15; black friday but 15 yr anniversary.
• Matt Cremona - Free shipping on Chair Kits and some discount on everything else

• Matt is milling parts for his Guild project table
• Shannon used a power tool to cut up a live edge slab for an architect.
• Marc bought a new bike then lots of NYC pizza.

• Von asks how much wood actually acclimates over the course of a few weeks and if that is a myth.
• James asks what to do after he built his workbench and then feel inadequate about it after watching hundreds of videos.
• Joe asks why he would run his lathe backwards because his lathe motor runs both ways.

• November 7th and 8th Kreg Demos at every store nationwide.
• November 8 & 9th- Turn for the Troops events nationwide.
• Local Store events: too many to list here this time...wow...Goooo Woodcraft! Check your local store for details

Our 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com

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It’s show #594 - On today’s show, we’re talking about finish for a commercial shelf, removable furniture tops and ripply cuts.

For November Woodcraft is back with another giveaway. This time they are giving away a Tap Room Cutting Board Kit and you can register to win by filling out the form on our website here. We will draw a winner and announce at the end of November.

• Marc finally finished the built-in desk for Nicole.
• Shannon rants about the quitting perception foisted on him by the market normal.
• Matt started work on the breakfast table

• Tom loves his shaper so much he is teaching a class about it at the Alpine Technical Workshops. If you want to learn more about shapers then this is the place.
• Von likes Shannon's philosophy on getting things done and it reminds him of the book "Getting Things Done" by David Allen
• Marc and Matt think how SketchUp handles versioning and authentication is stupid and they complain about it.

• Ryan needs a finish suggestion for a comic book shelf he is building for a local store.
• Dana is building a TV cabinet that is big and heavy and asks about making the top removable yet structural.
• Rick is sawing Walnut logs with his woodworking guild and they are getting ripply cuts despite changing the blade and doing typical bandsaw triage.

• November 7th and 8th Kreg Demos at every store nationwide.
• November 8 & 9th- Turn for the Troops events nationwide.
• Local Store events: too many to list here this time...wow...Goooo Woodcraft! Check your local store for details

Our 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com

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It’s show #591 - On today’s show, we’re talking about first aid kits, why no shapers?, when is enough, enough?, our favorite distractions when we have a creative block, and an alternative for table saw blade height adjustment.

Woodcraft is back with another giveaway for the month of October. This time they are giving away a 5 piece turning tool set and you can register to win by filling out the form on our website here. We will draw a winner and announce at the end of October.

• Marc wasted time flattening a block plane sole.
• Shannon has started holiday turning.
• Matt has started designing a trestle table, specifically the base.

• Dave asks about our first aid kits in our shops.
• Marc's first aid kit
• Quality Tweezers
• Tom has a shaper in his shop and loves it and can't figure out why no one has one or talks about them.
• Erica asks the questions every woodworker asks at some point: how flat is flat enough, how smooth is smooth enough, etc.
• Tom asks what we do when we hit a wall with a project and are ready to throw it out.
• Eduardo wonders if an answer to our table saw height adjustment issue from a previous episode could be solved by a scale placed on the fence. This suggestion fires up Marc and Matt and they decide to launch an entirely new form of table saw that will cost loads more and be less safe.

All stores:

• October 17 and 18th JessEm Demos at every store nationwide.
• October 11th and 12th- Anniversary sales and open houses at the following stores: Baltimore, Virginia Beach, Pittsburgh, Birmingham, Lexington, Clearwater, and Richmond
• October 12th - Virginia Beach: Make a 3D Stairstep Cutting Board with Alex Snodgrass

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Sponsored by Woodcraft! https://www.woodcraft.com/start

And by the generous contributions of our patrons: https://www.patreon.com/woodtalk

Today we’re talking about

Don't miss your chance to win a Wood River Mini Turning Tool Set: https://woodtalkshow.com/giveaway/

What's on the Bench

- Marc started the install of Nicole's builtin desk.

- Shannon blew off the world and went bikepacking.

- Matt is cleaning up to do more sawmilling.

Kickback

Last episode we had a question from Simon about loss of grip strength and how he should deal with it. We got some good suggestions:

- Brian suggests "Hand-i-craft" also has nerve damage in their hand, leading to them coming up with some interesting approaches to woodworking: https://www.youtube.com/@hand-i-craft

- Tommaso suggests: check out Essential Craftsman channel, he has a friend he works with who is an exceptional woodwork. The guy suffered a stroke and lost control of his dominant side, and theres a few videos on how he's dealing with it.

- Marc suggests @delbasidtimbers on IG - https://www.instagram.com/delbasidtimbers/

- Butch is impressed by how hard we work when we are actually getting paid to do the show.

Listener Questions

- Tom is making small, 3" ish circles with a router and template and seeks advice on a safe and clean way to do it. Marc suggests a sanding jig instead of a router and referenced this video from Bob Lang: https://youtu.be/m6FfXUAPx1w?si=XuydD01MByNN83DH

- John is building a workbench and asks about getting quartersawn material vs flatsawn material.

- Brandon is looking for a resource to help him identify trees so he can buy logs and know what he is getting.

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It’s show #590 - On today’s show, we’re talking about… Tools we wish existed, shopping for a grinder, Why don’t you buy another super expensive, super specific tool??

Nathaniel Snell is the winner of the WoodRiver small shoulder plane. We had over 500 entrants and thank you for everyone who entered. The great new is Woodcraft likes the idea and there will be more of this to come.

• Marc is make cat collar tags with a laser and avoiding drywall.
• Shannon used his new WoodRiver shoulder plane and admits it might has a use in his shop despite years of hating on shoulder planes.
• Matt finishing clearing out after sawmilling just in time for more sawmilling.

• Jim visited Woodcraft while listening to the show and spent $1000 on stuff he doesn't need. Goooo Woodcraft!

We talk about the double edged sword of specialty tools: gimmick or useful?

• Simon had a tough medical procedure and is looking for advice on how to move forward with his woodworking with lack of grip strength.
• Tommaso asks what tool we want that doesn't currently exist on the market.
• John is shopping for a grinder as he is tired of resetting the bevel using stones and sandpaper.
• Gary asks Matt why he doesn't have a chipper for all the offcuts and waste from his saw mill.

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On today’s show, we’re talking about using beeswax in finish, cleaning up an old saw, and can I run these through planer??

Marc has an extra WoodRiver small Shoulder Plane and he is going to give it away to one lucky person. Fill out the form here and take your chance to wind a shiny, steampunk looking shoulder plane. Hurry, because we will select the winner on the next show.

• Marc is still working on the builtin desk for Nicole.
• Shannon did some dock repairs up in Maine and de-rusted his tools.
• Matt stacked and stickered wood.

• Von wants Matt to talk more about his saw milling decisions too.
• Michael likes Matt's radio style reading of Woodcraft store events.
• Cliff does all his project modeling on his iPad with his Apple Pencil and Shapr3D software.

• David got some beeswax and wonders about mixing his own finishes.
• Brandon has some old hand saws from his grandfather and great grandfather and he wants to clean them up to display them.
• Sandflex Blocks and Wizards Metal Polish
• Ben has some old Oak flooring and a butcher block top that he has concerns about running through his planer.

• All September - Parkersburg, Cincinnati and Roanoke Woodcraft stores are having a Box Making Bonanza. Submit a box for a chance to win a Woodcraft gift card!
• Woodcraft of Hawaii is having Vendor Sale Weeks all month in September, including brands like Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Stabila, and Bosch just to name a few.
• Sept. 5th - 7th, Omaha Woodcraft is having their Whale of a Sale - 15% off RIKON tools & accessories, 10% off select tools & accessories, 20% off wood, 15% off nearly everything else. Free demos & door prizes on Saturday, September 6.
• September 6 at Seattle Woodcraft, they’re having their 7th annual Tool Swap.
• September 6, Woodcraft of Indianapolis will host Family Day. Projects for kids, 15% off storewide, giveaways, food and special guests from Central Indiana Woodworkers, Fishers Makers Playground, Circle City Carvers, Festool & WoodMizer.
• September 13, 10-2 Woodcraft of Grand Rapids will host a Tool Swap & Shop
• October 4-5: Pacific Northwest Woodworking & Maker Expo Presented by Woodcraft held at Expo Idaho in Boise. Woodworking vendors, makers selling handmade goods, educational seminars and a tool sale. Tickets and details available now at https://www.woodmakerexpo.com/

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How to lower your chances of back injury in the shop, cutting the end of a workbench, designing with secondary woods, super-duper ultra mega laminated benchtop

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It’s show # - On today’s show, we’re talking about… are you missing something by NOT engaging in CNC and digital design, cutting a burl, blame the sealer or blame the wood

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• Marc is reclaiming a jungle gym and building raised garden beds.
• Shannon is building lyres out of cheap Michaels picture frames for a course for 5th graders.
• Matt is trying to figure out where to plant his own garden.

• Greg is a hybrid woodworker and wonders what he is missing by NOT embracing the world of CNC and more automated forms of woodworking.
• Brian asks for the best way to cut a burl from a tree.
• Martin has some green Cherry bowl blanks and despite sealing them they are checking a lot which has him rushing to turn them. Is it the wood or did he do something wrong with cutting and sealing?

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It’s show #582 - On today’s show, we’re talking about tear out on cherry, stock prep time savings: planer or jointer, and there’s bugs in my nut wood.

Woodcraft is looking out for you guys. Do you know how?

They want to make sure you know what to expect when it comes to this whole tariff debacle. Because tariffs are obviously going to impact a LOT of the major power tool purchases woodworkers make in the foreseeable future.

So while details and dates are somewhat fluid, here are the most current timelines:

• JPW (that’s Jet and Powermatic): June 15th
• Laguna - July 1st
• Sawstop - Mid-July

Woodcraft is trying to be as transparent as possible and they’ll be sending out emails about this in the future. Bottom line is, prices are going up. Woodcraft didn’t set the prices so don’t shoot the messenger.

So if you’re in the market and were thinking about making a major purchase, it probably behooves you to do it now.

In fact, here’s one better. When you go to woodcraft.com, you’ll get a little popup offering you a discount for signing up for their newsletter. Do it, because you can save 10% off your first order. Exclusions apply so you’ll want to read that fine text but hey, a discount’s a discount.

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• Marc has found his epoxy redemption and completed the mantel project.
• Shannon has started demo on his new deck.
• Matt is fixing stuff...then breaking it again.

• Steve Goldberg has Japan feedback for Steve Goodloe. He recommends the Takenaka Carpentry Museum in Kobe, the Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu. Check out the Nakashima exhibit upstairs. Finally seek out the local craft shops and talk to the woodworkers. He found a shop called Inoue Hamono in Tokyo. The family/owners were friendly and helpful and I brought a dovetail chisel back to America.

• Drew was making a breadboard tenon and got some tearing along the baseline with his brand new straight router bit and asks why.
• Misha has short time in his shop like most of us and is looking to save time on stock prep but not wanting to buy both a jointer and a planer. Does he buy a planer or jointer? Can he get by with a planer alone? He does point out a pretty slick planer sled jig on Instagram.
• Steve has inherited some Butternut that was air dried and has some signs of bugs. What should he do with the material?

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It’s show #581 - On today’s show, we’re talking about…making stains suck less, cutting angled tenons, and what to do with all that ash? PLUS we have a new sponsor of the show!

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• Marc is building with epoxy!
• Shannon is finishing with a ketchup packet.
• Matt is finishing up kitchen stuff and still sawing stuff too.

• Joe reaches back out to us to say his hand plane issues were because of the "friggin' frog" in the wrong place.
• Andy wants to tell us about a new modeling software at Layout.computer that was designed for chair makers but has now added a casework component too.
• Brandon offers the advice of putting an air filter outboard of the intake on his dehumidifier and what a difference it has made.
• Andrew calls in to share his surgeon father's advice about being cut with a dull tool or sharp tool, spoiler alert, "flappy bits" is a technical term.

We reminisce about our early Woodcraft store experiences and the classes we have taken there. We are thrilled to be a part of that journey for other woodworkers and look forward to working with Woodcraft.

• David wants to know why stains suck so much and we try to tell him they don't...and fail. Marc suggests making a blotch control to help with stain absorption.
• Steve looks for advice on making angled tenons for a chair using power tools. Angled mortise or angled tenon?
• Paul has several Ash logs that were killed by the Ash Borer and asks for advice on what to do with them.
• Steve is taking a trip to Japan and wants to know some woodworking related stuff to see. We don't know but want to know so are asking the audience for advice. Write/call in and tell us your suggestions.

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On today’s show, we’re talking about first aid in the shop, free modeling software, wood in movies, which handsaw to buy, keeping those tootsies comfortable in the shop, finding the center of an edge, and sanding safely.

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• Marc has woodworkers invade his shop.
• Shannon is building a coat rack disregarding wood movement.
• Matt moved into his kitchen and is now a professional chef.

• Zack listened to all the shows and submits his comments through history all at once.
• Bram comments that made jinxed himself when he said he would never want to have to cut enough dovetails to fill and entire kitchen.
• Tom sums up our host's personalities perfectly.

• Antonio's feet hurt and he wants advice for his shop.
• Alex has a new ROS and is making a lot of dust. What is the best safety gear for sanding dust?
• Kevin wants to know when Shannon will make a Guild project.
• Josh asks how to best find the center of an edge.
• Jonathan cut his finger badly and it has him thinking about his first aid and emergency response in his shop.
• Eric can't use the free version of SketchUp any longer and asks about free 3D modeling software options.
• Von Welch was listening to the Flop House podcast and he wanted to know what movies we think of when it comes to wood and/or woodworking in movies.
• Antonio wants an opinion on dovetail saws and a saw for resawing.

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On today’s show, we’re talking about things to think about when woodworking in the desert, non-digital information sources, cutting large cookies without the big tools, and buying your first dust collector

Sponsored by You: https://patreon.com/woodtalk

What's on the Bench

+Marc is making plywood workbenches and hating his life

+Shannon is crafting a craft beer Christmas

+Matt is using drawer slides and wishes he wasn't

Kickback

So many of you wrote in to say how much the burnout episode spoke to you. From those dealing with the loss of a parent to those struggling to find time for woodworking. Burnout is a very real issue and we are so thankful for all of you who commented and took the time to write to us about your own personal experiences with it.

Listener Questions

+Mike lives in the AZ desert and wonders how his dry climate changes how he woodworks and what he needs to consider when he builds projects that end up in much more humid climates.

+Lucas inherited a shop that is already plumbed for dust collection and asks about buying his first dust collector.

+Dane has a big hunk of burl that he resawed to make a chair seat. It took him a long time and left him exhausted and asks how he could improve other than buying a different tool.

+Jeremy spends enough time in front of a computer and asks how we feel about woodworking magazines as a way to get more woodworking knowledge.

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It’s show #576! On today’s show, we’re talking about a big WIA Recap, using a friend’s shop, resawing on the table saw, and when to use certain woods

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• Marc is making a coffee bar and fiddling with a full size vacuum press set up.
• Shannon is trying to design his own interpretation of a Conoid chair...and failing.
• Matt is shortening his life huffing paint fumes.

Ryan, Kyler, and Paul wrote in with glowing reviews of Woodworking in America. For some it was the first ever woodworking conference while others had previous experience with the show. In all it was a positive vibe with a lot more focus on the presenters and less on the marketplace. The general feel is that we hope the show continues and can keep the smaller, education focused feel.

• Karter has a neighbor with great tools that he uses from time to time and asks how he can suggest that neighbor buy more tools so he can have his cast offs.
• Mark is resawing on his table saw with a small 8 1/4" blade and asks how he can get better results.
• David was recently given a bunch of wood and asks for resources to learn about which species are best for what application.

• Lumber Update episode 68
• The Wood Database

and this video of his lecture from WIA 2011

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On today’s show, we’re talking about…modifying a table, finish for a whiskey tumbler, salvaging parts from an old table saw, and woodworking with children.

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Thomas ran off the road when the title bell rang in his headphones and he thought it was a bicycle right behind him. Our message: don't wear headphones when riding your bicycle.

• Lars wants to refinish a live edge desk and needs help matching the existing finish.
• Pennington wants to make a whisky tumbler from his friend's downed Red Oak tree.
• Peter has an unusable Rigid tablesaw and wonders if he can salvage and repurpose the parts.
• Jered has a 4 year old daughter and wants to work with her in the shop and needs advice.
• Michael wonders why shop is no longer in our schools and how to get a job in woodworking.

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It’s show #571 On today’s show, we’re talking about kids getting started in woodworking, shop lighting, woodworking slumps, and hand planed vs sanded surfaces.

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• Weston is 13 and wants his parents to trust him around sharp tools.
• Jon wants to know if he should add splines to his large table top.
• Peter wants to know if hand planed surfaces are too smooth for some finishes.
• Christian asked about our shop lighting situations.
• Bob's been spending too much time on Instagram and asks if we ever get frustrated and disappointed with our woodworking.
• David's wondering if he should add support to his planer.

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It’s show #570 On today’s show, we’re talking about tool knock-offs, resawing thin stock, glue and brads, which epoxy and saving the cherry trees.

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• Shannon finished up his mother's urn.
• Marc is suddenly finishing floors because Matt is a bad influence.
• Matt is building drawer boxes like a real woodworker.

• Charles is in an ethical quandary about manufacturers and intellectual property of machine designs.
• Eric has questions about epoxy open time and which brand to use.
• Alex is building guitars and looking for a way to resaw thin material
• Shannon says, check out the luthier friend
• Daniels is concerned about the Cherry trees on the DC mall being cut down.
• Isaac asks about using brad nails to clamp glued joinery and if they are strong enough.

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It’s show #568 On today’s show, we’re talking about hard vs soft sanding pads, the purpose of a shavehook, PVA glue life, emotional projects, Cabinets with drawers, and practice pieces out of pine.

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A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO SPONSORED THE SHOW IN RESPONSE TO OUR LEAD SPONSOR LEAVING!!!

• David wonders about the hardness of sanding pad for doing cabinet work.
• Jeffrey asks about using dividers between drawers on a cabinet.
• Chris wants to know the purpose of a shavehook and how to sharpen it.
• Josh has old PVA and asks if it can be used past it's shelf life, and what even is that?

Check out this link from Titebond

• Jeremy asks if we ever get emotional about finishing a project or completing a hard task.
• Joe asks if practicing in cheap Pine is actually detrimental.

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