Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking - Podcasts

01:04:23

STL376: How Hefty is Your Handplane?

Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking ·

2026/10/02

In this episode, Vic sits down with Fine Woodworking staffers Owen and Bridgid to talk about shop tunes, handplane weight, and ways to systematically shape wood. View the show notes here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for Woodworking in America, October 9-10 in Des Moines, IA - https://woodworkinginamerica.com/ For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our woodworking dream trips

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53:41

STL: The SawStop Bandsaw with CEO Matt Howard

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2026/09/25

Crossover episode! This week Bridgid sat down with Popular Woodworking's Logan Wittmer and SawStop CEO Matt Howard to chat about the big bandsaw news revealed at IWF 2026. View the show notes here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for Woodworking in America, October 9-10 in Des Moines, IA - https://woodworkinginamerica.com/ For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our woodworking dream trips

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46:15

STL375: What is Moonwood?

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2026/09/18

Fine Woodworking staffers Mike, Owen, and Bridgid sit down to discuss Handworks 2026, wood finishes for kitchen utensils, and the moon's effect on trees. View the show notes here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for Woodworking in America, October 9-10 in Des Moines, IA - https://woodworkinginamerica.com/ For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our woodworking dream trips - http://www.finewoodworking.com/trips Join

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01:00:50

STL374: The Space Between the Dots

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2026/09/04

Vic shares this episode with box maker and Fine Woodworking cover author Vasko Sotirov. Vasko is an impeccable woodworker, but he's too humble to say it. Luckily, we have Vic to say it for him. In this episode, the two dicuss box making, design prototyping, and (of course) the metric system. View the show notes here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for Woodworking in America, October 9-10 in Des Moines, IA - https://woodworkinginamerica.com/ For more information about our eLearning courses

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01:11:34

STL373: Big Changes for the Fine Woodworking Staff

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2026/08/20

The old Taunton crew—Ben, Anissa, and Mike—sits down to discuss some exciting changes happening at Fine Woodworking and what the future holds. View the show notes here and read a special note from Ben - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for Woodworking in America - https://woodworkinginamerica.com/ Sign up for the New England American Craft Woodworking Tour

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01:11:21

STL372: David Bedrosian Is a Clever Dude

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2026/08/07

Vic and Bridgid sit down with furniture maker David Bedrosian to talk about the literal ins and outs of dust collection, along with the versatility of a sliding table saw. David's Instagram Links to topics mentioned in this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the New England American Craft Woodworking Tour - https://store.woodsmith.com/pages/tour/woodworkingtravel-2026oct-newengland?utm_medium=email&utm_source=FW+Promotional+Offers&oly_enc_id=7553H1802612J7B For more

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01:05:48

STL371: The Wood Gets a Vote

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2026/07/24

Adam Godet sits down with Owen and Ben to discuss honoring the customer's vision when doing commission work and how to protect your hearing long-term in the woodshop. Links to topics mentioned in this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the New England American Craft Woodworking Tour - https://store.woodsmith.com/pages/tour/woodworkingtravel-2026oct-newengland?utm_medium=email&utm_source=FW+Promotional+Offers&oly_enc_id=7553H1802612J7B For more information about our

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01:20:26

STL370: Jamie Figures Things Out

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2026/07/10

Jamie Gilgen sits down with Vic to discuss building out a shop in a small space, using combination machines and vacuum pressing bent laminations. Jamie's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@gilgen_furniture Jamie's Cello Podium Build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3BmjI5Y9wU&t=152s Jamies Light Fixture Build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU7QYuC5jvY&t=242s Sign up for the New England American Craft Woodworking Tour -

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01:04:40

STL369: Calling All Choppers!

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2026/06/27

Bill Pavlak, head cabinetmaker at Colonial Williamsburg, joins Ben and Bridgid to discuss what it's like working in an 18th-century shop. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our woodworking dream trips - http://www.finewoodworking.com/trips Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly

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56:25

STL368: It Appeared to Me in a Dream

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2026/06/12

Vic interviews Steven Der-Garabedian, a teacher, woodworker and veneer artist, and together they answer questions about finding woodworking solutions in the quiet moments once you've allowed your brain to rest and process. Visit Steve's website - Black Walnut Studio For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our woodworking dream trips - http://www.finewoodworking.com/trips Join us on our new Discord server! -

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01:16:06

STL367: Mike Didn't Get The Memo

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2026/05/29

Mike and accidental twins, Vic and Ben, discuss woodworking techniques they won't show, thinking about grain direction on drawer parts, prefinishing problems, Barry Manilow's lesser-known banger, and Vic and Ben fanboy over luthier Ted Woodford. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our woodworking dream trips - http://www.finewoodworking.com/trips Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links

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01:07:38

STL 366: No Mallet is Safe

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2026/05/15

Shea Alexander is a custom furniture maker and the owner of Alexander Brother's lumberyard in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. He has years of experience guiding customers through the process of buying wood, and in this episode Shea and Vic discuss the importance of context when buying materials. What will this walnut table look like in 10 years? Are you sure you want rift sawn oak? You can see more of Shea's work on Instagram and Substack, or visit the Alexander Brothers Website. Sign up for

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01:00:28

STL 365: The Thrifty Trio Convenes

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2026/05/01

In this episode, Ben and Dinkle sit down with Phil Huber, of the Woodsmith Shop, to discuss machine upgrades (or lack thereof) along with answering some listener questions. Sign up for Woodworking Travel Tours - https://www.finewoodworking.com/tours For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine

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01:19:58

STL 364: Good Design Goes Unnoticed

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2026/04/17

Mike and Vic sit down with Konrad Sauer, of Sauer & Steiner Toolworks, to discuss the design process — what constitutes good design? And what should you do in the rare moments where inspiration strikes? Find Konrad on Instagram here: @sauer_and_steiner Shop Gorilla Glue: gorillatough.com/shoptalklive Register for Fine Woodworking New England - Register for Fine Woodworking New England Sign up for Woodworking Travel Tours - https://www.finewoodworking.com/tours For more information about our

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01:07:43

STL 363: More Than One Way to Cut a Dovetail

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2026/04/03

Anissa and Ben sit down with Bob van Dyke of the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking to discuss Fine Woodworking New England and the importance of embracing flexibility in your approach to woodworking techniques. Register for Fine Woodworking New England - Register for Fine Woodworking New England Sign up for Woodworking Travel Tours - https://www.finewoodworking.com/tours For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Join us on our new Discord

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01:07:32

STL 362: Hold the Saw like a Baby Bird

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2026/03/20

Jeff Miller has been making furniture for 40 years, but he's not afraid to be a beginner. He and Vic sit down to discuss his new-found love of building guitars, the importance of routine practice, and proper woodworking body mechanics. Register for Fine Woodworking New England - Register for Fine Woodworking New England Sign up for Woodworking Travel Tours - https://www.finewoodworking.com/tours For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Join us on

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01:01:01

STL 361: Working at Speed

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2026/03/06

Luthier Aaron Keim chats with Ben about modifying tools to work better with your body, making kitchen shelves with figured maple, being able to work quickly, and of course, some instrument making wisdom is shared. Register for Fine Woodworking New England - Register for Fine Woodworking New England Sign up for Woodworking Travel Tours - https://www.finewoodworking.com/tours For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Join us on our new Discord

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01:10:55

STL360: Veneer Glue—Stirred, Not Shaken

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2026/02/20

Venerring gets weird when Steve Der-Garabedian joins Vic and Ben to discuss the variety of veneer tape, vacuum pumps, substrates, and why he likes his glue stirred, not shaken. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here -

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42:19

STL359: Making the Most of Shop Time

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2026/02/06

Vic, Mike, and Amanda discuss how to nibble off a project in small chunks and how they keep up their woodworking chops when they just don't have much time. The Nordic Tradition: Woodworking & Design in Denmark & Sweden: https://store.woodsmith.com/pages/tour/woodworkingtravel-2026sep-denmark A Journey Through England's Woodworking Heritage 2026: https://store.woodsmith.com/pages/tour/woodworkingtravel-2026sep-england For more information about our eLearning courses -

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01:09:32

STL358: He Hunts For Tools, So You Don't Have To

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2026/01/23

Joshua Clarke is the founder of Hyperkitten Tool Company, a business dedicated to sourcing and selling high-quality vintage hand tools to people who actually use them. He began collecting and restoring tools in 1999 after learning woodworking with hand tools in a small townhouse and turned that passion into a business in 2010 in Oxford, Connecticut. Over the years Joshua has shipped tools across the U.S. and internationally, carefully inspecting and restoring each item and offering unconditional

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