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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. Us...

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 woodwo...

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 co...

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...

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 co...

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 cod...

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 yo...

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 aut...

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 h...

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 bec...

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 Perfec...

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 Bench 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...

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 Bench 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. Shanno...

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

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. Sponsored by : Use code WT2025 for 10% off - Exclusions apply. What's On the Bench Marc made some fancy Walnut garage steps. Matt is working on the breakfast table. Shannon is prepping...

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 Sponsored by : Use code WT2025 for 10% off - Exclusions apply. What's On the Bench 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. Kickback an...

It’s show #600 - On today’s show, we’re talking about color matching, tigerwood workbench, and wood on a metal lathe. Sponsored by : Use code WT2025 for 10% off - Exclusions apply, valid until Jan 31st 2026 What's This Sh&%t [caption id="attachment_49354" align="alignright" width="239"] Screenshot[/caption] We saw this process shared on Powermatic's IG account and question the safety and misse...

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 Listener Questions John needs to shift his product base as the market has dried up. Alex has a custom job that i...

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. Sponsored by : Use code WT2025 for 10% off - Exclusions apply, valid until Jan 31st 2026 What's On the Bench Marc is bending and laminating to make the fanciest towel rack, and now has his new True Grip Clamp Pads for sal...

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. What's On the Bench 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,...

It’s show #596 - On today’s show, we’re recapping some of our favorite things of the year and answering your questions. End of Year Wrap 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. Kickback and Stuff Shoutout to Hamilton Ward on his birthday. His wife wrote in and asked us to recognize hi...

Sponsored by : 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. 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. Woodcraft Giveaway Congratulations to Matt Croyle who won the tap room cutting board kit. We also heard fr...

Sponsored by : 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. It’s show #594 - On today’s show, we’re talking about finish for a commercial shelf, removable furniture tops and ripply cuts. Woodcraft Giveaway For November Woodcraft is back with another giveaway. This time they are giving away a Tap Room Cutting Boa...

Grain filling turnings, crosscut sled vs mitersaw and keeping on track with a large project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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 Giveaway Woodcraft is back with...