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Shop Talk Live 1: The Big Debut

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In this debut episode of our twice-monthly live stream broadcast and soon-to-be podcast, Fine Woodworking staffers answer your questions, and go mano-a-mano regarding tools, dumb shop moves, and a difference in opinion that could lead to an all-out cage fight. Alright, there won't be any cage fighting on Shop Talk Live, but we can guarantee a frank converstaion on tool box philosophy.

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Shop Talk Live: March 2, 2012
Episode 1: The Big Debut

Asa Christiana FWW editor

Mike Pekovich FWW art director

Ed Pirnik FWW senior web producer

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Comments (15)

RayRoc writes: Good job on some good questions.
Posted: 8:53 am on April 21st

chwood writes: Hi, I also use a Srarrett #13A Double Square,(4") all the time, but they only come with a plain steal blade. A big improvement is to replace the blade with a satin chrome one from a 4" combo. square, part # CB4-4R. It is much easier to read with a non-glare finish and is rust resistant. I bought mine on eBay, but you can also buy them at MSI or McMaster Carr.
Posted: 5:40 pm on April 17th

Marty_Backe writes: I just listened to this episode. Very enjoyable. I laughed when Mike explained his episode with the new Japanese saw and the drawer front. You might run out of these stories in quick order (I'm sure you guys don't screw up that often), but that's a good segment to have periodically.

I could do without the sound effects, but I'm not going to lose any sleep over them ;-)

Among others, I listen to various photography podcasts. They often have segments where a photographer will be interviewed. Woodworking is perfect for this also. And with FW's access to so many varied woodworkers, you could do the same. Please consider adding interviews into the mix. You could even invite them into the live discussion.
Posted: 6:29 pm on March 20th

cahudson42 writes: For Mike..
Thanks reply, Mike. My 4 1/2 is the Veritas bevel-up smoother. I always buy the 25-degree blades, and then micro-bevel to whatever I want (not a back bevel). That way little metal needs removed, and its much easier to slightly camber. I set to the thinnest possible shavings for the final pass, so 60 is not hard to push. I've used it a lot on cherry where it works beautifully, but was asking my question partly because I haven't tried it yet on white Oak with medullary rays.

Unfortunately, my main (and only) shop is 3-season (Adirondacks) - and I won't reopen until early April. So won't be able to try the Oak until then.

Maybe we can have an Update for Shop Talk Live #2 from you - or others - on 60, or even 62?
Posted: 10:39 am on March 4th

jacko9 writes: When will you folks do an event on the West Coast?
Posted: 10:31 am on March 3rd

MPekovich writes: Hi Chris, you're absolutely right. I was assuming a lower bevel angle. Tackling white oak at 60 degees could work well. Have you tried it?
My 4 1/2 with the 55 degree frog still caused a lot of tear out, but I didn't consider putting a back bevel on the blade for an even steeper angle. If 60 works for you, I'll give it a shot. Thanks, Mike
Posted: 8:49 pm on March 2nd

epirnik writes: Dear beem:

Thanks very much for your kind words. Indeed, we noticed that issue with Asa's mic as well. The gremlin was tracked down and we look forward to episode two (should roll out on Friday, March 16 - we'll have that nailed down by that time.
These initial beta events are always finicky the first time around. I'm also glad you found that white board helpful. we weren't sure if it would pay off or not, but I too feel that it really helped Mike to get some good points across.

Best to you,
-Ed
Posted: 7:46 pm on March 2nd

beem writes: Great first show! Having Mike go to the white board to illustrate his points was very helpful. The only criticism (minor) is that I noticed Asa was not miked. The audio was perfectly clear but there was an echo chamber effect with Asa. I missed the first couple minutes of the show, so you may have touched on that at the beginning. I look forward to the next episode.
Posted: 4:45 pm on March 2nd

LisaMorgan writes: members: yes, we will run this later next week as an archived episode.
Posted: 4:21 pm on March 2nd

Don2Laughs writes: Can you guys talk about panel saws ... rip vs crosscut as first buy. I'm following the trend toward using hand tools exclusively. Good ones are VERY expensive $225+ and I wonder if the rip saw will do all I need done since I have a nice backsaw and dovetail saw for crosscut needs. Does the question of using bowsaw vs western handsaw weigh in this decision?
I recently built a saw bench (Chris Swatrtz inspired) and find it extremely convenient & useful.
Posted: 4:16 pm on March 2nd

Anatole writes: You can buy micro mesh pads in very fine grits, up to 12,000 for sure.
Posted: 3:57 pm on March 2nd

cahudson42 writes: Suggestion: For future Shop Talk Lives - let the participants see the questions in advance.

That way, any questions or ambiguities can get resolved beforehand - and advance thought given to a tight answer.

For example, on my question on resolving scratch patterns, my bevel-up smoother has a microbevel giving an effective 60 degrees - not the usual low angle 37. And I think Mike's answer assumed it was likely 37.

Keep them coming! A great addition.
Regards,
Chris
Posted: 3:56 pm on March 2nd

MKenney writes: There are grits of sandpaper that can polish equally to an 8000 grit stones. I used them when I first started woodworking.
Posted: 3:55 pm on March 2nd

jf428220 writes: Hi all;

My question is for Mike: How did you account for seasonal movement in the panels of the Chimney Cupboard? You mentioned in one of the video segments (all great BTW) that it was a "tight" fit.

Thanks,
Jack
Posted: 3:29 pm on March 2nd

Members writes: Will you guys be showing the video after it goes live? I'm Going out of town and am going to miss It.
Thanks
Matthew
Posted: 2:41 pm on March 2nd

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