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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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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

STL252: The pull of the Japanese handplane 22.10.2021

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com    Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter    Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biweekly po...

STL251: Assume the glue is going to fail 08.10.2021

This episode is sponsored by Festool 0:00 - Intro 1:52 - End grain glue myths! 21:34 - Joints in long runs of crown molding 32:43 - Segments 45:22 - Floating tenon joinery options We're hiring an assistant digital editor! Are you tech and web savvy? Are you passionate about woodworking? You might be the right person to bring a new voice to FineWoodworking.com. Head on over to www.taunton.com/caree...

STL250: Catching up with Ed Pirnik 24.09.2021

Visit FoundationsOfWoodworking.com for more information on Mike's online course, The Foundations of Woodworking. Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com    Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter    Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a t...

STL249: MDF on a jointer? 10.09.2021

Bob Van Dyke joins Mike and Ben to discuss story sticks, cooling glue to get more open time, spring joints and admits to milling MDF on his machines! Sponsored by Grizzly Industrial 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Are woodworking classes tiring? 10:59 - When do you make a story stick? 19:36 - Can you get more open time by cooling your glue? 31:33 - Segments 46:06 - 5 spring joints at once? 58:26 - How deep of...

STL248: Best of Shop Talk Live #1 27.08.2021

Segments from: STL179 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2018/12/21/stl179-barrys-insane-scrub-plane STL185 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2019/03/15/stl185-reading-bob-van-dykes-mind STL214 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2020/05/01/stl214-5-the-one-with-no-questions STL223 https://www.finewoodworking.com/2020/08/28/stl223-mike-mascelli-knows-more-about-finishing-than-you-do STL176 https://www.fine...

STL Profile: Erika Torres 20.08.2021

Erika Torres is a woodworker in Oregon who has been building in some form or fashion since 2002. After completing Gary Rogowski's mastery program at the Northwest School of Woodworking, she has begun her woodworking career with a bang, by recently completing a set of tables commissioned by SawStop for their trade show booths. Erika's inspiring Instagram feed can be found here . Give her a follow!...

STL247: Drop the baseline 13.08.2021

Mike and Ben discuss getting rid of marking gauge lines on dovetails, how long their blades last, more apron and pencil preferences, and why Mike has a day job. This episode is sponsored by Pony/Jorgensen 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - Why isn't Mike a full-time woodworker? 19:16 - What did Mike wind up doing with his apron and pencil sharpener? 33:16 - How long do your blades last? 42:17 - Smooth move/Favor...

STL246: The mighty biscuit joiner vs. the domino 30.07.2021

0:00 - Intro 6:33 - How do you keep track of huge projects? 17:17 - Should a semi-pro get a slider? 34:20 - Biscuit joiner vs. domino 47:23 - Dealing with big glue ups? Mike's YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeFarrington Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sig...

STL245: Hope chest or nope chest? 16.07.2021

This episode is sponsored by Maverick Abrasives - https://www.maverickabrasives.com/ 0:00 - Intro 8:14 - How do you approach a new project? 22:51 - Breadboard end pinned on a glue joint 29:11 - Smooth moves 44:00 - Oil stones for final polishing? 56:49 - To build or buy a toy/hope chest? Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly...

STL244: Laura Mays–The Inquisitive Furniture Maker 02.07.2021

Jon Binzen interviews Laura Mays, woodworker and director of The Krenov School, about her journey to woodworking and the inspiration behind her inquisitive work. This episode is sponsored by Maverick Abrasives - https://www.maverickabrasives.com/ For more information on The Krenov Foundation - https://www.thekrenovfoundation.org/ To see more of Laura's work - http://yaffemays.com/ Links from this...

STL243: Are big squares necessary? 18.06.2021

Mike, Anissa, and Ben discuss big squares, assembly tables, woodworking with friends, and Anissa's new obsession; plexiglass divider construction. 0:00 - Intro 2:31 - Anissa needs a hobby (plexiglass dividers) 6:19 - Ben needs a hobby (can good woodworkers get by with crummy tools?) 14:39 - Woodworking with friends 22:39 - Are big squares necessary? 30:55 - All times 52:17 - Assembly tables troubl...

STL242: Is there one block plane to rule them all? 04.06.2021

This episode is sponsored by Maverick Abrasives and Pony/Jorgensen Join us live for as PantoRouter's Mac Sheldon and John Henry Souza demonstrate this powerful joinery machine. - http://www.finewoodworking.com/webinars Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fi...

STL241: Dust collectors vs. dust extractors 21.05.2021

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com    Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter    Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biweekly po...

STL240: Nature is Dave Fisher's design partner 07.05.2021

Greenwoodworker and carver Dave Fisher answers listener questions about greenwood projects, finding green wood, storing green wood, and how he goes about designing his incredible pieces. Thanks to this episode's sponsors: Maverick Abrasives, Festool, and Shaper 0:00 - Intro 3:24 - Welcome Dave 9:32 - What are some greenwood projects other than spoons and bowls? 23:58 - Greenwood design process 35:...

STL239: Are expensive sanders worth it? 23.04.2021

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for a free two week trial of Fine Woodworking Unlimited: https://www.finewoodworking.com/freetrial To see the newest issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine: https://www.finewoodworking.com/magazine Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biwe...

STL238: Tim Coleman's shop-sawn veneer secrets–revealed! 09.04.2021

This episode is sponsored by: Maverick Abrasives - http://www.maverickabrasives.com Pony/Jorgensen - https://ponyjorgensen.com Titebond - http://www.titebond.com/ Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for a free two week trial of Fine Woodworking Unlimited: https://bit.ly/36oP5d4 To see the newest issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine: https://bit.ly/2G8c0Pj...

STL237: Just the facets, ma'am 26.03.2021

This episode is sponsored by: Maverick Abrasives - Use the code "finewoodworking" to save 10% at https://www.maverickabrasives.com/ And The Northwest Woodworking Studio's online build along session, making a floating top table with Gary Rogowski - Saturdays Apr. 17 – June 5 https://northwestwoodworking.com/courses/build-along-session-floating-top-coffee-table/ Links from this episode can be found...

STL236: Does a jointer save you money? 12.03.2021

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com    Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter    Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biweekly po...

STL235: Are saw guides really cheating? 26.02.2021

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com    Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter    Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biweekly po...

STL234: When animation inspires your furniture designs 12.02.2021

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com    Please head to the show notes page above to enter the TailSpin Tools giveaway. Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter    Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers a...

STL233: The power of the disc sander 29.01.2021

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com      Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter      Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biweekl...

STL232: The Mike Mascelli Finishing Show! 15.01.2021

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for a free two week trial of Fine Woodworking Unlimited: https://bit.ly/36oP5d4 To see the newest issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine: https://bit.ly/2G8c0Pj Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking q...

STL231: Fancy router tables vs. plywood with a hole in it 18.12.2020

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com    Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter    Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biweekly po...

STL230: Bending wood with your bare hands 04.12.2020

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com    Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter    Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biweekly po...

STL229: The $1000 shop exercise 20.11.2020

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com    Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter    Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biweekly po...

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