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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)Sponsored by :Use code WT2026 for 10% off - Exclusions apply.What's On the BenchMarc 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 StuffAndy 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 QuestionsTech 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 EventsApr

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 BenchMarc 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 PodcastsAll 3 of us cheated on WoodTalk and appeared on another podcast. Well Shannon didn't, he just hosts another one is a constant dirty cheaterMatt was on the Woodturners JourneyMarc was on the Modern Woodworkers PodcastShannon hosts The Lumber Update Podcast always...the cheaterKickback and StuffGreg 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

It’s show #601 - On today’s show, we’re talking about sharpening hand saws, making a bowl without a lathe, and woodworking design resourcesSponsored by :Use code WT2025 for 10% off - Exclusions apply.What's On the BenchMarc 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 StuffLee 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 QuestionsNate 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

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 2026What'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 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 BenchMarc 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 StuffPaul 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 m

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 spaceListener QuestionsJohn 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 QuestionOur questions primarily come from our generous Patrons. You can also send in questions via

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 2026What's On the BenchMarc 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.Kickback and StuffPaul 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.Listener QuestionsJoel 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.Ji

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 BenchMarc 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 clampWoodTalk Bike CornerShannon 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 fistKickback and StuffHans 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.Listener QuestionsDianne has some sticky drawers in a c

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 WrapIts 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 StuffShoutout 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.Listener QuestionsMatt is milling parts for his Guild project tableShannon used a power tool to cut up a live edge slab for an architect.Marc bought a new bike then lots of NYC pizza.Woodcraft Store EventsRockville, 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

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 GiveawayCongratulations 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.Black Friday SalesWood Whisperer Guild Save 40% with code BlackFriday40BackSide 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 elseWhat's on the BenchMatt is milling parts for his Guild project tableShannon used a power tool to cut up a live edge slab for an architect.Marc bought a new bike then lots of NYC pizza.Kickback   Listener QuestionsVo

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 GiveawayFor 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.What's on the BenchMarc 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 tableKickbackTom 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 AllenMarc and Mat

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 GiveawayWoodcraft 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.What's on the BenchMarc wasted time flattening a block plane sole.Shannon has started holiday turning.Matt has started designing a trestle table, specifically the base.Listener QuestionsDave asks about our first aid kits in our shops.Marc's first aid kitQuality TweezersTom 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 question

Sponsored by Woodcraft! https://www.woodcraft.com/startAnd by the generous contributions of our patrons: https://www.patreon.com/woodtalkToday 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.KickbackLast 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

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 #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??Giveaway Winner!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.What's on the BenchMarc 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.KickbackJim visited Woodcraft while listening to the show and spent $1000 on stuff he doesn't need. Goooo Woodcraft!Dining Table DiscussionWe talk about the double edged sword of specialty to

 Sponsored by Woodcraft! On today’s show, we’re talking about using beeswax in finish, cleaning up an old saw, and can I run these through planer??Hey Hey Hey! Shoulder Plane Giveaway!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.What's on the BenchMarc 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.KickbackVon 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.Listener QuestionsDavid 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 t

On today’s show, we’re talking about sealing templates, magnets in our projects, and to flatten or penetrate first? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about… SERIOUS WOODWORKING DRAMA, our recommendation for a zero VOC finish, carpenters vs woodworkers, and grain vs figure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about… the role of AI in our work, sanding through the grits, and vertical grain drawer fronts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sponsored by Woodcraft!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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 woodSponsored by YouIf 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.What's on the BenchMarc 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.Listener QuestionsGreg 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?Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or