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On today’s show, we’re talking about small shop organization, how to use a push stick with the JessEm guides, why are there always mistakes?!
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What’s on the Bench?
Marc: Started MCM table for friend of his
Matt: Finished the breakfast nook
Shannon: teaching sawing and chiseling
KICKBACK
Jeremy - Has some thoughts on losing a job and relying on the shop.
Bryan - Tells us his thought process behind using toothpicks.
Paul - I was wondering since Mother’s Day is so close and I’m not ready for it if you could put it off a couple of weeks so I have time to make a picture frame for my wife.

Questions!
David - I use the Jessem Table Saw guides and noticed Marc uses them also. I find that using a push stick with them isn't easy. The only one I find useful are the long stick type that is included with table saws. Which push stick do you use with the Jessem guides.
https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101642234-13817089?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.woodcraft.com%2Fproducts%2Fjessem-rip-stick-for-ts-and-sts-stock-guides%3Fvariant%3D47228246360202&cjsku=196955
Brandon - Over the years, I've made many things I've eventually been proud of, but it seems like with every project, no matter how hard I try, no matter how careful I am, no matter how much planning I do, I mess up something smallish that I didn't need to. Examples (feel free to edit): I'll cut dados for shelves, and all but one of them will be nice and tight, but one of them will be a tiny bit oversized and have a visible gap. I'll carefully clamp pieces of a lumber cart together while gluing-and-screwing it, only to realize that one of the shelves is noticeably crooked when I finish. I'll drop a piece off the table saw or workbench, denting a corner that really needed to be crisp and sharp. I'll go to put my name on something with either my iron or my laser, but the placement will be slightly off or the iron will be too hot. Etc. Etc. Etc. Something like this seems to happen on almost every project. Sometimes it's my fault, sometimes it's just a random accident.
My question for you guys is this: When/how do you determine when a mistake/accident/major screw-up is significant enough to warrant repair vs. redoing vs. just giving up? Do you have a rule for your own work for when you ignore a mistake and just keep going, or are you all so awesome that a question about mistakes is alien to you?
Silas - I love listening to the show I'm a teenager worker.I've only been woodworking for around a year now.I have a small job site table saw and a small lunchbox.Plainer , that's really it , I'm hoping soon to start building a small shed for my workshop.It will only be around sixteen by twelve I Want to know If you guys have any ideas on storage or anything, I'd love to hear like I said, I'm a beginner so I don't know that much.
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It’s show #605 - On today’s show, we’re talking about, woodworking as therapy, is my wood dry enough for a workbench?, dealing with oil stains on plywood.

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What's On the Bench
Marc did some finish tests and packed up a bunch of boxes of Preppin' Weapons.
Matt installed the breakfast bench.
Shannon did a french polish on a ring box.
Kickback and Stuff
Von has now listened to all the show and he tells us what all the people in his life thought about this feat.
Joel took our advice and bought a planer and thanks to a deal on Amazon got a DW735 with extension beds and extra knives for less than the list price of the planer.
Wayne reponded to our inquiry about sanding at the table saw and he uses the Mike Farrington disc with a 10 degree taper.
Listener Questions
Hamilton asks about getting into the shop when going through tough times.
Mike has a White Oak log sawn into boards with his new Roubo bench and asks about building it green vs letting the wood dry a bit.
Steven is building a painted wall light box that has an oil spill on the plywood. He asks about cleaning it up vs just getting new plywood.
Selected Woodcraft Events
Store Specific Events:
Mother’s Day Street Market – May 2nd , 9am-2pm – Greenville, SC
Meet local Makers & Creatives showcasing their skills and treasures.
Classes
Atlanta, GA: Mother’s Week Classes – May 2nd-7th
Bud Vase, Colorful Coasters, Small Bowl, Sushi Set

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 #604 - On today’s show, we’re talking about epoxy as a filler, Carter bandsaw guides, and pegged moretise & tenons.

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What's On the Bench
Marc only sells merch now, no more content so get your preppin' weapons and glue rollers at TWWStore.com
Matt finished the breakfast table and has moved on to the bench seat.
Shannon is struggling with the accuracy OCD that comes with industrial machines.
Kickback and Stuff
Laura is heading up an exhibition of local woodworker's projects at the San Carlos, CA Woodcraft store. For details check out the Bay Area Woodworkers.
Darren has had success bleaching turnings and wonders if this would be an option for keeping the natural white oak tone we talked about recently.
Harold proposed and she said yes! While sitting in cool rocking chairs.

Listener Questions
Doug has questions about using epoxy to fill voids in Cherry for a table top.
Bryan pegged some tenons with toothpicks and those picks have backed out 3/16".
Bryan took the Alex Snodgrass class and asks for an unsponsored review on Carter bandsaw guides.
Selected Woodcraft Events
Store Specific Events:
Tool Swap – Sunday April 26th 8am to 1pm – Sacramento, CA
Find great deals on lumber, used tools, and other woodworking items. Or
bring yours to swap!
Classes
Columbus, OH
Build a concert Ukulele – April 25th & 26th 3pm - 9pm
Alex Snodgrass Tour Stops in April
https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/alex-snodgrass-the-next-cut-tour
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Sterling Heights, MI
• Columbus, OH
• Cincinnati, OH
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 #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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