Wood Talk | Woodworking

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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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.
Kickback and 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.
Listener Questions
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.
Selected Woodcraft Events
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
Ask Us a Question
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 [email protected]
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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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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What's On the Bench
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.
We Did Podcasts
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
Kickback and Stuff
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?

Listener Questions
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.
Selected Woodcraft Events
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
Ask Us a Question
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 [email protected]
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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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 and Stuff
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.
Listener Questions
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.
Selected Woodcraft Events
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.
Ask Us a Question
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 [email protected]
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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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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What's This Sh&%t

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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.

What's On the Bench
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!
Kickback and Stuff
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"
Listener Questions
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.
Selected Woodcraft Events
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
Ask Us a Question
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 [email protected]
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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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

Listener Questions
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.
Ask Us a Question
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 [email protected]
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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