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 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 them up to display them.Sandflex Blocks and Wizards Metal PolishBen has some old Oak flooring and a butcher block top that he has concerns about running through his planer.Woodcraft Store EventsAll September - Parkersburg, Cincinnati and Roanoke Woodcraft stores are having a Box Making Bonanza. Submit a box for a chance to win a Woodcraft gift card!Woodcraft of Hawaii is having Vendor Sale Weeks all month in September, including brands like Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Stabila, and Bosch just to name a few.Sept. 5th - 7th, Omaha Woodcraft is having their Whale of a Sale - 15% off RIKON tools & accessories, 10% off select tools & accessories, 20% off wood, 15% off nearly everything else. Free demos & door prizes on Saturday, September 6.September 6 at Seattle Woodcraft, they’re having their 7th annual Tool Swap.September 6, Woodcraft of Indianapolis will host Family Day. Projects for kids, 15% off storewide, giveaways, food and special guests from Central Indiana Woodworkers, Fishers Makers Playground, Circle City Carvers, Festool & WoodMizer.September 13, 10-2 Woodcraft of Grand Rapids will host a Tool Swap & ShopOctober 4-5: Pacific Northwest Woodworking & Maker Expo Presented by Woodcraft held at Expo Idaho in Boise. Woodworking vendors, makers selling handmade goods, educational seminars and a tool sale. Tickets and details available now at https://www.woodmakerexpo.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Answering emails from Patrons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s show #582 - On today’s show, we’re talking about tear out on cherry, stock prep time savings: planer or jointer, and there’s bugs in my nut wood.Sponsored by WoodcraftWoodcraft is looking out for you guys. Do you know how?They want to make sure you know what to expect when it comes to this whole tariff debacle. Because tariffs are obviously going to impact a LOT of the major power tool purchases woodworkers make in the foreseeable future.So while details and dates are somewhat fluid, here are the most current timelines:JPW (that’s Jet and Powermatic): June 15thLaguna - July 1stSawstop - Mid-JulyWoodcraft is trying to be as transparent as possible and they’ll be sending out emails about this in the future. Bottom line is, prices are going up. Woodcraft didn’t set the prices so don’t shoot the messenger.So if you’re in the market and were thinking about making a major purchase, it probably behooves you to do it now.In fact, here’s one better. When you go to woodcraft.com, you’ll get a little popup offering you a discount for signing up for their newsletter. Do it, because you can save 10% off your first order. Exclusions apply so you’ll want to read that fine text but hey, a discount’s a discount.Sponsored 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 has found his epoxy redemption and completed the mantel project.Shannon has started demo on his new deck.Matt is fixing stuff...then breaking it again.KickbackSteve Goldberg has Japan feedback for Steve Goodloe. He recommends the Takenaka Carpentry Museum in Kobe, the Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu. Check out the Nakashima exhibit upstairs. Finally seek out the local craft shops and talk to the woodworkers. He found a shop called Inoue Hamono in Tokyo. The family/owners were friendly and helpful and I brought a dovetail chisel back to America.Listener QuestionsDrew was making a breadboard tenon and got some tearing along the baseline with his brand new straight router bit and asks why.Misha has short time in his shop like most of us and is looking to save time on stock prep but not wanting to buy both a jointer and a planer. Does he buy a planer or jointer? Can he get by with a planer alone? He does point out a pretty slick planer sled jig on Instagram.Steve has inherited some Butternut that was air dried and has some signs of bugs. What should he do with the material?Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s show #581 - On today’s show, we’re talking about…making stains suck less, cutting angled tenons, and what to do with all that ash? PLUS we have a new sponsor of the show!Sponsored 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 building with epoxy!Shannon is finishing with a ketchup packet.Matt is finishing up kitchen stuff and still sawing stuff too.KickbackJoe reaches back out to us to say his hand plane issues were because of the "friggin' frog" in the wrong place.Andy wants to tell us about a new modeling software at Layout.computer that was designed for chair makers but has now added a casework component too.Brandon offers the advice of putting an air filter outboard of the intake on his dehumidifier and what a difference it has made.Andrew calls in to share his surgeon father's advice about being cut with a dull tool or sharp tool, spoiler alert, "flappy bits" is a technical term.New Sponsor - WoodcraftWe reminisce about our early Woodcraft store experiences and the classes we have taken there. We are thrilled to be a part of that journey for other woodworkers and look forward to working with Woodcraft.Listener QuestionsDavid wants to know why stains suck so much and we try to tell him they don't...and fail. Marc suggests making a blotch control to help with stain absorption.Steve looks for advice on making angled tenons for a chair using power tools. Angled mortise or angled tenon?Paul has several Ash logs that were killed by the Ash Borer and asks for advice on what to do with them.Steve is taking a trip to Japan and wants to know some woodworking related stuff to see. We don't know but want to know so are asking the audience for advice. Write/call in and tell us your suggestions.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hand tool frustration, feeling guilty about shop time, chunks of crotch, shop dehumidification, and glamor shots Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about first aid in the shop, free modeling software, wood in movies, which handsaw to buy, keeping those tootsies comfortable in the shop, finding the center of an edge, and sanding safely.Sponsored 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 has woodworkers invade his shop.Shannon is building a coat rack disregarding wood movement.Matt moved into his kitchen and is now a professional chef.KickbackZack listened to all the shows and submits his comments through history all at once.Bram comments that made jinxed himself when he said he would never want to have to cut enough dovetails to fill and entire kitchen.Tom sums up our host's personalities perfectly.Listener QuestionsAntonio's feet hurt and he wants advice for his shop.Alex has a new ROS and is making a lot of dust. What is the best safety gear for sanding dust?Kevin wants to know when Shannon will make a Guild project.Josh asks how to best find the center of an edge.Jonathan cut his finger badly and it has him thinking about his first aid and emergency response in his shop.Eric can't use the free version of SketchUp any longer and asks about free 3D modeling software options.Von Welch was listening to the Flop House podcast and he wanted to know what movies we think of when it comes to wood and/or woodworking in movies.Antonio wants an opinion on dovetail saws and a saw for resawing.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about things to think about when woodworking in the desert, non-digital information sources, cutting large cookies without the big tools, and buying your first dust collectorSponsored by You: https://patreon.com/woodtalkWhat's on the Bench+Marc is making plywood workbenches and hating his life+Shannon is crafting a craft beer Christmas+Matt is using drawer slides and wishes he wasn'tKickbackSo many of you wrote in to say how much the burnout episode spoke to you. From those dealing with the loss of a parent to those struggling to find time for woodworking. Burnout is a very real issue and we are so thankful for all of you who commented and took the time to write to us about your own personal experiences with it.Listener Questions+Mike lives in the AZ desert and wonders how his dry climate changes how he woodworks and what he needs to consider when he builds projects that end up in much more humid climates.+Lucas inherited a shop that is already plumbed for dust collection and asks about buying his first dust collector.+Dane has a big hunk of burl that he resawed to make a chair seat. It took him a long time and left him exhausted and asks how he could improve other than buying a different tool.+Jeremy spends enough time in front of a computer and asks how we feel about woodworking magazines as a way to get more woodworking knowledge.Ask Us a Question: https://woodtalkshow.com/questions/Finally you can find us individually at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re talking about… BURNOUT!!!, a tight riving knife, making big under-bevels, buying bulk lumber, and uneven table legs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s show #576! On today’s show, we’re talking about a big WIA Recap, using a friend’s shop, resawing on the table saw, and when to use certain woodsSponsored 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 making a coffee bar and fiddling with a full size vacuum press set up.Shannon is trying to design his own interpretation of a Conoid chair...and failing.Matt is shortening his life huffing paint fumes.Woodworking in America RecapRyan, Kyler, and Paul wrote in with glowing reviews of Woodworking in America. For some it was the first ever woodworking conference while others had previous experience with the show. In all it was a positive vibe with a lot more focus on the presenters and less on the marketplace. The general feel is that we hope the show continues and can keep the smaller, education focused feel.Listener QuestionsKarter has a neighbor with great tools that he uses from time to time and asks how he can suggest that neighbor buy more tools so he can have his cast offs.Mark is resawing on his table saw with a small 8 1/4" blade and asks how he can get better results.David was recently given a bunch of wood and asks for resources to learn about which species are best for what application.Shannon Suggests:Lumber Update episode 68The Wood Databaseand this video of his lecture from WIA 2011Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, we’re talking about…modifying a table, finish for a whiskey tumbler, salvaging parts from an old table saw, and woodworking with children.Sponsored 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.KickbackThomas ran off the road when the title bell rang in his headphones and he thought it was a bicycle right behind him. Our message: don't wear headphones when riding your bicycle.Listener QuestionsLars wants to refinish a live edge desk and needs help matching the existing finish.Pennington wants to make a whisky tumbler from his friend's downed Red Oak tree.Peter has an unusable Rigid tablesaw and wonders if he can salvage and repurpose the parts.Jered has a 4 year old daughter and wants to work with her in the shop and needs advice.Michael wonders why shop is no longer in our schools and how to get a job in woodworking.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re talking about building a table for a 3-season room, how can 6” sanders possibly be better and our go-to woodworking finishes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is traditional joinery antiquated, a safe glue for food items, starter tools for odd jobs, why so much 4/4 lumber in Illinois, and ideas for a special picture frame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How NOT to take a Summer vacation, table saw flatness, coping with cross-eye dominance, wet legs, and plywood voids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s show #571 On today’s show, we’re talking about kids getting started in woodworking, shop lighting, woodworking slumps, and hand planed vs sanded surfaces.Sponsored 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.Listener QuestionsWeston is 13 and wants his parents to trust him around sharp tools.Jon wants to know if he should add splines to his large table top.Peter wants to know if hand planed surfaces are too smooth for some finishes.Christian asked about our shop lighting situations.Bob's been spending too much time on Instagram and asks if we ever get frustrated and disappointed with our woodworking.David's wondering if he should add support to his planer.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s show #570 On today’s show, we’re talking about tool knock-offs, resawing thin stock, glue and brads, which epoxy and saving the cherry trees.Sponsored 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 BenchShannon finished up his mother's urn.Marc is suddenly finishing floors because Matt is a bad influence.Matt is building drawer boxes like a real woodworker.Listener QuestionsCharles is in an ethical quandary about manufacturers and intellectual property of machine designs.Eric has questions about epoxy open time and which brand to use.Alex is building guitars and looking for a way to resaw thin materialShannon says, check out the luthier friendDaniels is concerned about the Cherry trees on the DC mall being cut down.Isaac asks about using brad nails to clamp glued joinery and if they are strong enough.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.