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Cold-Shop Woodworking, Plunge Saws, and Tinted Wax | 28
6 februari 2008 · 58 min
The latest season of New Yankee Workshop. New podcasts, Modernwoodshop and Teenage Woodworker, new European plunge cut saws, Chris Scwarz being the Oprah of the woodworking world, upgrading tools vs buying new. Lees meer
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Workbenches, Design Copyright, and Small-Shop Solutions | 27
11 januari 2008 · 50 min
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Jointer Planes, Finishing Secrets, and Shop Ethics | 26
20 december 2007 · 49 min
Marc asks Matt which hand plane to use for flattening a workbench, leading to a case for the No. 7 jointer plane. They also discuss oil-varnish blends, shellac wash coats, pocket-hole jigs, copying another woodworker’s furniture design for profit, and a table saw binding problem caused by a misaligned splitter. Lees meer
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Festool’s New Tools and Finishing Without a Spray Gun | 25
11 december 2007 · 1 uur 4 min
Marc previews the Festool KAPEX, MFK 700 laminate trimmer, and OF 2200 router, focusing on dust collection and design features. Listener questions cover finishing a walnut kitchen table, polyurethane versus pre-cat lacquer, building gloss before a satin topcoat, stain versus varnish, router tables versus shapers, and woodworking shows. Lees meer
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Dream Tools and the Glue Rundown | 24
29 november 2007 · 59 min
Marc and Matt share woodworking wish lists that include vintage Bedrock planes, a large jointer, panel saw, drum sander, mortiser, spray booth, and more clamps. A listener question leads to a broad comparison of white glue, yellow PVA, polyurethane, hide glue, epoxy, and resin glues, along with antique tool restoration and ways to reinforce miter joints. Lees meer
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The Draw-Leaf Table | 23
21 november 2007 · 47 min
Tom built a draw-leaf dining table just in time for Thanksgiving, using an all-wood extension mechanism, a plywood top with a solid wood mitered frame, and Waterlox. The episode also covers hand-tool tips, vintage Stanley planes, a Ridgid table saw binding problem, and thoughts on Laguna table saws. Lees meer
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Dust Collection Dangers, Crosscuts, and Wood for the Smoker | 22
12 november 2007 · 53 min
Marc and Matt discuss fine dust health risks, source collection, and respirators, then compare miter saws, table saws, and track saws for crosscuts. Other topics include finishing chest interiors, pricing custom work, bar-stool heights, and which scrap woods are safe or unsafe to burn in a food smoker. Lees meer
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Exotic Woods, Oily Finishes, and Table Saw Shaper Cutters | 21
2 november 2007 · 29 min
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Water-Based Finishes, Jig Nostalgia, and Fixing Drilled Mistakes | 20
24 oktober 2007 · 1 uur 6 min
Marc discusses moving toward water-based finishes and plans to test several products. Listener questions cover calculating wood movement, disguising a misdrilled hole, respirators for bearded woodworkers, favorite shop jigs, wood choices for trekking poles, finishing coasters, and polishing plane irons. Lees meer
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Hand Planes vs. Drum Sanders | 19
10 oktober 2007 · 55 min
Guest host Tampa Tom joins Marc to compare hand planes and card scrapers with drum sanders for final surface quality, including a demonstration of how a well-tuned smoothing plane performs on mahogany. They also discuss oily exotic woods, humidity, toy-safe finishes, Domino versus router-based loose tenon joinery, and table saw blade choices. Lees meer
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Sticky Stain, Shop Setup, and Dovetail Decisions | 18
2 oktober 2007 · 45 min
Marc and Matt tackle a finishing problem involving stain that stayed tacky for days on an antique oak piece, then discuss shop layout and why woodworkers should expect to rearrange their shops as they learn what works. Listener questions cover reducing board thickness, woodworking in an apartment, cutting composite trim, and half-blind versus through dovetails. Lees meer
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From Sawdust to “I Do” | 17
19 september 2007 · 57 min
Marc and Matt tackle listener questions ranging from choosing between through and half-blind dovetails for a cedar wedding gift box to finishes that resist water rings on furniture. They also dig into drying reclaimed mahogany, dust collection, jointer safety, router bit selection, and Matt’s first experience using shellac on a cherry desk. Lees meer
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The $30,000 Case for SawStop | 16
1 september 2007 · 45 min
Marc and Matt revisit the SawStop debate with a real-world comparison: roughly $30,000 in surgery and physical therapy after a conventional table saw accident versus the far smaller cost of a SawStop activation. Lees meer
They also discuss WD-40, Boeshield T-9, and dry lubricants for table saw mechanisms, power carving with Arbortech cutters and die grinders, cooling a hot and humid shop, cutting sheet metal with a circular saw, and whether the inside of a cedar-lined blanket chest needs a finish.
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Dull Blades, Tight Drawers & the 20% Lumber Rule | 15
15 augustus 2007 · 1 uur 7 min
Marc and Matt answer listener questions about recognizing dull jointer and planer knives, leaving the right clearance for inset wooden drawers, creating low-friction shop surfaces, and deciding how much extra lumber to buy for a project. They also discuss the “buy 20% extra” lumber rule, basic woodworking toolkits, Marc’s costly encounter with insect-damaged wenge, and some of the other woodworking podcasts and resources available online. Lees meer
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We Met Norm Abram! | 14
1 augustus 2007 · 1 uur
Marc returns from AWFS with stories about granite-top power tools, a major move toward riving knives on table saws, and finally meeting Norm Abram, with a little encouragement from Nicole. Lees meer
Marc and Matt also discuss exposed Festool Domino tenons, putting casters under large shop machines, flush-trim router bit sizes, a new PBS woodworking show, and Marc’s $17 curly maple lumberyard score.
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Which Wood Finish Should You Use? | 13
16 juli 2007 · 1 uur 5 min
Marc and Matt spend much of this episode sorting through one of woodworking’s most confusing subjects: choosing a finish. Lees meer
Marc starts by explaining the difference between evaporative finishes, such as lacquer and shellac, and reactive finishes, such as oil-based varnish and catalyzed lacquer. Evaporative finishes are generally easier to repair because a new coat or the proper solvent can soften and blend with the existing finish. Reactive finishes tend to offer more protection, but each coat cures as a separate layer and repairs can be more difficult.
They also break down several common finish types:
Oils, such as linseed oil and tung oil, soak into the wood rather than building much of a protective film. They are easy to apply and bring out the depth and color of the wood, but offer limited protection and often need to be renewed over time.
Varnishes, including polyurethane, provide much better resistance to scratches, heat, and solvents. They can be brushed, wiped, or sprayed, but some woodworkers dislike the heavier film or “plastic” look that can come with certain products.
Oil/varnish blends offer a middle ground. They are easy to wipe on like an oil but provide more protection as additional coats build. Marc recommends them as a good place for newer woodworkers to start, though they generally require more coats and drying time than straight varnish.
The show also includes a follow-up to a question about hand-plane blades: the steel Matt was trying to remember is O1 steel.
Marc and Nicole will be at the Festool booth during the AWFS show in Las Vegas, and Matt mentions the “Win a Weekend with Norm” sweepstakes and the Podcast Awards at PodcastAwards.com.
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Tools You Need, Tools You’ll Regret Buying | 12
2 juli 2007 · 1 uur 4 min
Marc and Matt tackle one of every woodworker’s favorite subjects: tools. Which tools are essential, which do they wish they had bought sooner, which purchases do they regret, and which inexpensive tools turned out to be great values? Lees meer
They also cover PVC versus metal dust collection, a rubber shelf-liner finishing disaster, affordable hardwoods for beginners, optimizing plywood layouts with CutList Plus, preventing rot in outdoor furniture, restoring vintage Powermatic machines, and choosing veneer backings.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About HVLP Spraying | 11
21 juni 2007 · 1 uur 2 min
Marc and Matt dig into HVLP spray finishing, including turbine systems, spraying stains, gun technique, pressure pots, basement safety, and gravity-feed versus pressurized cups. Lees meer
They also cover plywood versus solid wood, whether woodworking school is worth it, small-shop dust collection, connecting a DeWalt DW621 to a shop vac, specialty hand planes, sanding routed profiles, the Festool Domino, SawStop, and free cabinet-design software from eCabinetSystems.com.
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Scary Sharp or Diamond Stones? | 10
12 juni 2007 · 1 uur 2 min
Marc and Matt compare Scary Sharp with diamond stones for sharpening chisels and plane irons, including cost, speed, durability, and where each method works best. Lees meer
They also cover table saw blade cleaning, air compressor sizing, plywood joinery, the Powermatic PM2000 vs. PM66, repairing a finish after sanding through the color, double-sided tape, keeping cabinets square during assembly, and whether a spiral cutterhead is worth the extra cost on a jointer.
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Hand-Cut Dovetails or a Router Jig? | 9
1 juni 2007 · 1 uur 1 min
The listener questions start with Wilbur asking about jointing boards with hand planes versus using a power jointer. Marc and Matt explain why a hand plane can work a long board in sections, while a power jointer requires the entire board to travel across the beds in one pass. Lees meer
Skee asks about mixing wood species in the same project. Marc and Matt agree there are no strict rules. Grain, color, and the overall look should drive the choice, with contrasting or exotic woods often working best as accents. J.T. also reports great results with his new Leigh FMT mortise-and-tenon jig, praising its speed and repeatable fit.
A listener dealing with moisture in his shop asks how to remove rust from cast-iron tool tops and keep it from returning. Marc discusses cleaning the surface with an abrasive and mineral spirits, then protecting it with products such as Boeshield T-9 and a silicone-free wax. Later in the show, a listener follows up with his own long-term use of WD-40, leading to more discussion about rust prevention.
They also tackle twisted, cupped, and warped lumber. Matt suggests cutting problem boards into shorter pieces when possible, while Marc stresses that sometimes the best answer is to scrap a board rather than force unstable stock into a project. Skee follows with a question about sizing furniture parts for the loads they need to carry, and Matt points listeners toward the furniture and project-design resources at WoodBin.
Daryl asks one of the bigger questions of the episode: should you cut dovetails by hand or use a router jig? Marc and Matt discuss the advantages of both approaches, along with pins-first versus tails-first methods and Japanese versus Western saws. There is no single right answer. A jig provides fast, repeatable results, while hand-cut dovetails require more practice but offer a different woodworking experience. Daryl also asks about tuning older Bailey and Stanley planes, and Matt directs him to his hand-plane videos at Matt’s Basement …
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Jointer or Bandsaw: Which Should You Buy First? | 8
25 mei 2007 · 58 min
Marc and Matt start with updates from around the woodworking world, including the winners of the Video Shop Tour Challenge, a clever Rockler gift-card promotion, and Marc’s new Makita 18V lithium-ion drill. They also dig into a survey from Cabinet Maker Magazine about small woodworking shops, including who runs them, how many hours they work, how they learned the trade, and the challenges of turning woodworking skills into a profitable business. Lees meer
The listener questions begin with a common tool-buying dilemma: should a furniture maker buy a bandsaw or a jointer first? Both Marc and Matt choose the jointer. For someone building furniture and tables, the ability to flatten and square rough lumber opens up more material choices and can save money over time. They also explain how French cleats work and why spreading the load across several wall studs makes them such a useful way to hang cabinets and shop storage.
Another listener is planning a parquet floor and asks about patterns and construction methods. Marc and Matt suggest researching designs through the library, Amazon, and woodworking forums, while also considering how the floor’s pattern and materials will move. The discussion then shifts to accuracy in furniture making. Marc explains relative dimensioning, where parts are marked and cut to fit one another instead of relying on measurements alone, while Matt talks about marking knives and gauges.
J.T. asks how to work more efficiently in the shop. Marc and Matt recommend planning the work, using cut lists, grouping similar operations together, and setting clear goals for each shop session rather than constantly switching tasks.
They also discuss a glue used by David Marks that appeared not to foam. Marc explains that polyurethane glue normally does foam and suggests that the product may have been plastic resin glue instead. For outdoor projects, he also recommends Titebond III as a simpler waterproof option.
The show wraps with a comparison of sliding compou…
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How Many Clamps Is Too Many? | 7
14 mei 2007 · 43 min
Marc introduces a new way to submit questions to Wood Talk: voicemail. Matt also talks about his Router Bit of the Month series with Woodcraft and Whiteside Machine Company, including the Classic Pattern Profile bit, which combines a cove with a roundover. Lees meer
Marc explains relative dimensioning, the practice of cutting parts to fit the project rather than relying on exact measurements for every piece. The conversation then turns to favorite finishes. Marc leans toward wiping varnish and oil-varnish blends, while Matt tends to stick with polyurethane. Marc also describes a Fine Woodworking video from Andy Rae showing a final topcoat made from boiled linseed oil, varnish, and pore filler to create a smooth surface on open-grained wood.
The first listener voicemail asks for drill press recommendations. Marc and Matt compare benchtop and floor-standing models, variable speeds, lasers, and other useful features. Marc also mentions the Powermatic drill press sitting on his wish list.
Another listener asks whether growth rings should alternate when gluing up a panel. Matt has never paid much attention to the old “bark up, bark down” rule, and Marc questions how much difference it makes in a properly built project. Both put more weight on choosing the best-looking faces and matching the grain.
They also compare lever and handwheel adjustments on jointer tables before getting into one of the larger discussions of the episode: clamps. How many do you need, how far apart should they be, and how much pressure is enough? Marc and Matt discuss clamp placement, cauls, glue squeeze-out, and the problems caused by using more pressure than the joint needs. Even squeeze-out along the joint is a useful sign that pressure is being applied where it belongs.
The episode wraps with a question from Gordon in Australia about decorative inlay in a solid-wood coffee table. Marc explains that thin inlay is flexible enough to move with the surrounding wood, so normal seasonal movement should …
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Mortise & Tenon, Biscuits, or Pocket Holes? | 6
10 mei 2007 · 50 min
Marc and Matt tackle a wide range of listener questions, starting with how to create the thick poured finish commonly seen on bar tops. Marc recommends a two-part epoxy-style finish and points listeners to Klockit for finishing supplies. They also cover large panel glue-ups, using biscuits for alignment, parallel clamps and cauls, and ways to joint stock when you don’t own a jointer. Lees meer
A larger discussion compares mortise-and-tenon joinery with biscuits, pocket holes, and dowels, including where each method makes sense for a coffee table. They also explain how to avoid tearout when cutting tenons and work through the hand-tool skills worth learning first, including sharpening, chisels, block planes, card scrapers, and hand saws. The show wraps with tips for cutting detailed letter inlays on the scroll saw, plus a thank-you to listener Bob for sending a box of candy.
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Is a SawStop Worth the Extra Money? | 5
1 mei 2007 · 56 min
Matt talks about his new jointer and how much easier square stock makes his work, while Marc shares his thoughts on MagSwitch switchable magnets and their uses for featherboards, jigs, and other shop setups. Lees meer
Listener questions cover the Work Sharp sharpening system, hearing protection, building face frames, adjusting jointer knives, and protecting cast-iron table saw tops. The main discussion asks whether a SawStop table saw is worth the added cost. Marc and Matt weigh the safety technology against comparable saws, discuss cartridge replacement costs and the risk of becoming too dependent on safety features, and share their views on whether the added protection justifies the price.
They wrap up by talking about how they learned woodworking, the projects that pushed their skills forward, and why taking on work slightly beyond your current ability can be one of the best ways to improve.
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Bad Tool Gifts and the Bandsaw That Threw Sparks | 4
25 april 2007 · 1 uur 7 min
Matt talks about buying a 6-inch jointer and how it might fit into his mostly hand-tool shop. Marc shares his latest project, a large assembly table built with FineWoodworking.com, and they discuss the woodworking shows available on television. Lees meer
Listener questions start with choosing rough lumber and whether it is acceptable to use a block plane at the lumberyard. Marc recommends buying extra stock so you can match boards at home, while Matt suggests asking before taking a plane to the merchandise.
A bandsaw problem involving blade drift, a thrown blade, and sparks leads to a discussion of proper setup. Marc points listeners to his Bandsaw Setup/Tune-up. They also cover milling long rough-sawn boards without a jointer. Matt suggests a jig or hand plane, while Marc recommends crosscutting long boards into manageable pieces first and refers to The Jointer’s Jumpin’.
Marc then tackles a checkerboard tabletop made from red oak and mahogany. He explains that freshly sanded mahogany will darken again with time and recommends using a cabinet scraper before sanding to level uneven surfaces. Marc and Matt also offer ideas for a first workbench or shop work surface.
After a brief debate over Band-Aids, they recommend several finishing books. Matt suggests The Wood Finisher’s Handbook by Sam Allen. Marc recommends books by Jeff Jewitt, Bob Flexner, Michael Dresdner, and George Frank, along with Finishing: Methods of Work.
They also tackle the awkward problem of family members buying you duplicate, lower-quality, or unwanted woodworking tools. Their advice is simple: be clear with family that woodworkers tend to be particular about their tools.
The episode wraps with spray finishing. Marc recommends a self-contained turbine sprayer rather than relying on a compressor that cycles constantly. They discuss spraying near neighbors, respirators, goggles, shop safety, and why Matt often looks to eBay and garage sales for older hand tools.
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Flatten Boards Without a Jointer | 3
16 april 2007 · 58 min
What do you do when you need flat lumber but don’t own a jointer or planer? Marc and Matt discuss several options, including using a router sled, having your lumberyard surface rough stock, and finding access to machines through other woodworkers or local clubs. Lees meer
They also cover HVLP spraying and spray booth safety, soundproofing a basement workshop, design software such as SketchUp, routing and filling softwood, tools for a new woodworker, and upgrading hand plane irons. Along the way, there are a few shop-safety stories and the usual detours.
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Can Grandpa’s Old Tools Be Saved? | 2
9 april 2007 · 52 min
In Wood Talk #2, Marc and Matt dig into what to do with old woodworking tools that have been handed down through the family. Can a rusty hand plane be brought back to life, and when is an old tool better left on display? Lees meer
They also talk about lumber storage, dealing with woodworking clients, nails versus screws, upgrading shop lighting, choosing between a 6-inch and 8-inch jointer, and a router-table close call that serves as a good reminder to wear eye protection.
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The Awkward Beginning | 1
2 april 2007 · 33 min
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