FineWoodworking.com

Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking

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Fine Woodworking magazine editors and contributors answer your questions and share woodworking tips and techniques.

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FineWoodworking.com

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www.finewoodworking.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

STL: It's Not a Robot, It's a CoBot! 02.08.2025

Zach and Shawn from Shaper Tools join Ben and Logan on the AWFS show floor in Vegas to talk about BenchPilot, all things Shaper Origin, and what they're seeing in the community that excites them. This episode is sponsored by Shaper Tools Folks Shawn and Zach talked about: Kim McIntyre - https://www.instagram.com/mcintyrefurniture/ Aspen Golann - https://www.instagram.com/aspen_golann/ Die Gute For...

STL346: Ramon's Rules for Jig Making 25.07.2025

Mike and Amanda chat with Ramon Valdez about belt sanders, magnets, and making jigs. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - ht...

STL345: Rogowski's Rose-Colored Safety Glasses 11.07.2025

Gary and Vic join Ben and discuss fancy scrapers, the durability of veneer, projects that instill a love of woodworking, and Gary declares his life's greatest love. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server...

STL344: Owen Madden - Citizen Woodworker 26.06.2025

Amanda and Anissa welcome new FW staffer, Owen Madden to the show to discuss working in a cabinet shop, bandsaw blades, and more. Also, Ben is joined by Logan Whittmer to talk about the upcoming Woodworking In America event. For more information about our eLearning courses -  http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Find out more about Woodorking in America, October 9 & 10 in Des Moines, Iowa - ht...

STL343: Don't Moose It! 13.06.2025

Ben, Vic, and Amanda talk about turning, what to buy when looking for entry level tools, and when to stop and clean your blades. For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu...

STL342: What We Wish We Knew 30.05.2025

Bridgid Gruber of Dinkles Woodshop shares her thoughts on what she'd tell herself 8 years ago, at the beginning of her woodworking career.  For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord...

STL341: Catching up with Chris Gochnour 16.05.2025

Mike and Amanda chat with Chris about his recent work and go through a list of questions we specially curated, just for him.  For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH...

STL340: Do You De-Tension Your Bandsaw? 02.05.2025

Ben and Amanda are joined by TV's Phil Huber, for an episode discussing bandsaw tension, edge sanders, and downdraft tables.  Get your tickets for Fine Woodworking New England - https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.43/83104a/#/select For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey...

STL339: The Woodshop is a Play Room 18.04.2025

Robby Simon shares his journey into woodworking, and the inspiration behind his strong design voice and creative direction. Get your tickets for Fine Woodworking New England - https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.43/83104a/#/select For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey -...

STL338: BVD's Lasagna Couch 04.04.2025

Amanda sits down with Mike Mascellii and Bob Van Dyke to answer questions and chat about Fine Woodworking New England. Get your tickets for Fine Woodworking New England - https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.43/83104a/#/select For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http...

STL337: The Trinity of Woodworking Details 21.03.2025

Amanda chats with Vic and Mike, who have both recently picked up some exciting new tools.   Sign up for Randy's wood identification course here: https://courses.finewoodworking.com/identifying-wood-randy-wilkinson For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodwor...

STL336: Applause From The Maestro 07.03.2025

Sergei Gerasimenko thought he was just dropping off his latest commission. Instead he received a well-deserved round of applause.  Check out Sergei on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smgwoodworking/ Check out Sergei's simple but very effective website: https://www.smgwoodworking.com/ For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more informati...

STL335: Morley takes on Maine 21.02.2025

Ben and Amanda chat with Phil Morley, the newest Lead Instructor for Center for Furniture Craftmanships nine month comprehensive. Sign up for Randy's wood identification course here: https://courses.finewoodworking.com/identifying-wood-randy-wilkinson For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundame...

STL334: Understanding Hoadley 07.02.2025

Randy Wilkinson joins Amanda and Ben to discuss his work as a furniture conservator and wood identification expert. Sign up for Randy's wood identification course here: https://courses.finewoodworking.com/identifying-wood-randy-wilkinson For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey...

STL333: A bigger jointer won't fix it 24.01.2025

Vic, Anissa, and Ben discuss jointing very long boards, woodworking with younglings, hand-tool dust clean up, and their all-time favorite tools of this week. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - htt...

STL332: Any way into marquetry is a good one. 10.01.2025

Amanda chats with Chelsea Van Voorhis and Albert Kleine, two marquetry artists with entirely different approaches.  Check out Woodsmith's Build Your Own CNC course here: https://woodsmith.mykajabi.com/building-shopnotes-cnc-machine For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning  For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://ww...

STL331: "The Face of Concern" 13.12.2024

Ben, Vic, and Amanda catch up, answer listener questions, and talk about how they're wrapping up 2024. Fine Woodworking members can sign up for the issue preview livestream here: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2024/11/26/issue-315-preview-livestream Check out Woodsmith's Build Your Own CNC course here: https://woodsmith.mykajabi.com/building-shopnotes-cnc-machine For more information about our eL...

STL330: Our least favorite questions 29.11.2024

Mike and Ben answer a pile of listener questions to help you through your holiday weekend. Fine Woodworking members can sign up for the issue preview livestream here: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2024/11/26/issue-315-preview-livestream Check out Woodsmith's Build Your Own CNC course here: https://woodsmith.mykajabi.com/building-shopnotes-cnc-machine For more information about our eLearning cour...

STL329: The 1-3-7 Rule 15.11.2024

Amanda chats with Kate Swann, who runs Florida School of Woodworking, and Morgan Grove, a student and team leader at the USDA Forestry Service in Baltimore.  Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com For more information about our eLearning courses -  http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey -  http://www...

STL328: Imperfect Precision 01.11.2024

Mike, Vic, and Ben discuss the precision really needed in woodworking, methods for creating tapered bevels, and tracksaw techniques. Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com For more information about our eLearning courses -  http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey -  http://www.finewoodworking.com/fund...

STL327: Live from Woodworking In America 18.10.2024

Rollie Johnson, Gary Rogowski, and Phil Huber join Amanda in front of a live audience at Woodworking In America 2024. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from th...

STL326: No Finish? No Problem! 04.10.2024

Seri Robinson, a.k.a. Dr. Spalting, says the best food-safe finish is no finish at all. For more information about Woodworking In America 2024 - https://www.woodsmith.com/article/woodworking-in-america-2024/ Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

STL325: From logs to lumber 20.09.2024

Amanda is joined by Brenon Plourde and Logan Wittmer to discuss milling logs, drying lumber, and their mutual "problem" of hoarding the perfect board.  For more information about Woodworking In America 2024 - https://www.woodsmith.com/article/woodworking-in-america-2024/ Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com For more information about our eLearning courses - http:...

STL 324: Bridging creativity and technicality 06.09.2024

Amanda chats with Larissa Huff and Adrian Ferrazzutti, arguably two of the most creative woodworkers in our world. Both chat about boxes and prototypes, and their workflow. Mike and Ben answer a couple questions from our listeners, covering pinned tenons and creative solutions for eliminating tear out on the tablesaw.  For more information about Woodworking In America 2024 - https://www.woodsmith....

STL323: The woodworking behind your favorite records 23.08.2024

Woodworker and recording engineer Kenny Varga joins Ben to discuss building furniture for some of the most famous recording studios in the world. For more information about Woodworking In America 2024 - https://www.woodsmith.com/article/woodworking-in-america-2024/ Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www....

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