Wood Talk | Woodworking

On today’s show, we’re talking about whether it’s finally time to go metric, using live oak for a workbench and dining table, and the Jointmaker Pro.
Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking.
Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply.
The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk.
This week, we thank:

John Emerson
Chris
Tim Dahl
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What’s on the Bench

Marc has been working on maker space upgrades and PM2000 fixes.
Matt is getting ready for sawing.
Shannon is doing fall cleaning, and his air filter finally gave up.
Kickback

Kyle follows up on the smoke detector question from episode 614. He installed a flame detector in his garage because he has lawn care batteries, two EVs, and a whole-home battery backup in there. It detects actual flame instead of smoke, and it sends him a phone notification.
Questions

Mick Monahan asks whether it’s finally time to switch woodworking over to the metric system.
John Emmerson asks whether California live oak makes sense for a Roubo workbench, a dining table, and whether its density affects the finishing plan.
Lars asks Shannon when he actually uses the Jointmaker Pro and whether it earns its keep in a shop that already has a full set of tools.
Links and Resources

Woodcraft
Wood Talk Newsletter
Flame Detector
Woodcraft Deals

All Rikon bandsaws are 10% off through September 30.
Starrett bandsaw blades are 20% off through September 30.
Local Woodcraft Events and Classes

September 18 and 19, participating Woodcraft stores: Kreg Demo Days.
September 19, Richmond, Virginia: Art of the Blade Festival.
September 24, Columbus, Ohio: Turning a Fishing Lure.
September 25 through 29, New England: Alex Snodgrass continues his Maximizing Your Bandsaw tour.
September 26, St. Louis, Missouri: Woodcraft’s Maker’s Resource Event with Marc Spagnuolo, the St. Louis Woodworkers Guild, and local makerspaces.
Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store at Woodcraft.com.
Contact the Show
Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to woodtalkshow@gmail.com.
You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.
Thanks to Todd and Margaret.
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On today’s show, we’re talking about smoke detectors in the shop, whether it’s worth upgrading dust collection ducting, and double-sided tape.
Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking.
Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply.
The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk.
This week, we thank:

Levi McNett
Jim at the.accidentalwoodworker
Sooner Woodworking
News and Announcements

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The Guild Back to School Sale ends September 4.
All episodes are now on the website.
SawStop has a bandsaw.
Harvey has the Dream Saw.
What’s on the Bench

Marc pivoted from Ava’s bed to the laundry room.
Matt is working on a coffee table.
Shannon is selecting veneer for a tabletop.
Kickback

Von Welch tested the advice about not running an air filter until leaving the shop. His air quality meter showed the air got worse for about a minute, then quickly improved. He now runs the air filter while making dust and leaves it on a timer after he’s done.
Questions

Vaibhav asks how to handle smoke detectors in a garage shop when sawdust can set them off, but fire risk from lithium batteries and oily rags is still a concern.
Chris asks whether upgrading from HVAC ductwork to Nordfab ducting is worth it for a new shop with a 3HP Oneida cyclone and several large machines.
Keith asks what brand of double-sided tape to use for templates.
Links and Resources

Woodcraft
Wood Talk Newsletter
Woodcraft 2" Double-Sided Tape
Permacel Double-Sided Tape
Local Woodcraft Events and Classes

September 9, Allentown, Pennsylvania: Alex Snodgrass presents his Maximizing Your Bandsaw seminar from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
September 12, Sacramento, California: Woodturning, Segmented Screwdriver runs from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
September 12, Parkersburg, West Virginia: Beginner Leather Keychain class runs from 10 AM to 1 PM.
September 13, Minneapolis, Minnesota: Tiny Dwellings, Beginning Bark-House Carving runs from 10 AM to 4 PM.
September 14, Downingtown, Pennsylvania: Alex Snodgrass brings his Maximizing Your Bandsaw seminar to Downingtown from noon to 1 PM.
Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store at Woodcraft.com.
Contact the Show
Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to woodtalkshow@gmail.com.
You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.
Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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On today’s show, we’re talking about finding a woodworking mentor, leaning bench dogs, and turning riven oak into boards.
Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking.
Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply.
The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk.
This week, we thank:

Ben Dadover
Dick Knotts
Phil McCracken
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What’s on the Bench

Marc started messing with Gridfinity and is wondering whether that was a mistake.
Matt is between things.
Shannon shellacked his chest, and now the girls all swoon.
Kickback

Alexander Hähnsen asks whether the best Wood Talk listening experience is to keep working backward from newer episodes or go all the way back to episode 1.
Kyler Goodwin and Dave suggest using an ozone generator to help remove the odor from Shannon’s chest of drawers, with the warning that ozone needs to be used carefully because it is harmful to breathe.
Questions

Brandon asks how to find a woodworking mentor, how to avoid asking for too much unpaid time, what a developing woodworker can offer in return, and what a healthy mentoring relationship looks like.
Josh asks how to turn split, wedge-shaped oak log sections into straight boards when there’s no flat reference edge and no way to get the logs to a sawmill.
John asks whether old Wood Talk episodes are still available and whether round bench dog holes for a Benchcrafted tail vise should be drilled at a 2-degree angle.
Links and Resources

Woodcraft
Wood Talk Newsletter
Kreg Edge early access through Woodcraft
Local Woodcraft Events and Classes

Cincinnati: Intro to Scroll Saw workshop, Thursday, August 20.
Washington, DC-area Woodcraft: Date Night, Friday, August 21.
Harrisburg: Free Easy Wood Tools demo with Dave Schell, Saturday, August 22.
Columbus: Fall meeting of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, August 22 and 23.
Seattle: 8th Annual Tool Swap, Saturday, August 29.
Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store at Woodcraft.com.
Contact the Show
Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to woodtalkshow@gmail.com.
You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.
Thanks to Todd and Margaret.
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On today’s show, we’re talking about whether subscriber numbers matter anymore, cutting long miters, and pressing veneer without a vacuum bag.
Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking.
Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply.
The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk.
This week, we thank:

Eric Pellerin
Peter Kulupka
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What’s on the Bench

Marc started a repair job for his mother-in-law on a 23-year-old project.
Matt is working on a workbench base.
Shannon is doing chest of drawers remediation.
Kickback

Gary writes in with criticism of the discussion around Shannon’s use of “off the reservation.”
Michael Johnson writes in to thank the guys for that same discussion and shares why those words carry weight for many Indigenous and First Nations people.
Anthony from Grey Design Workshop shares his experience using Accoya and Tricoya for exterior cupboard doors in southern England and asks whether the material is easy to get in the US.
Questions

Jean-Luc Desselle asks whether YouTube subscriber count still matters and whether milestones like 1 million or 500K still mean anything to the guys.
Tom asks how to cut large, long miters for mitered casework that exceeds 24 inches in width or depth.
Drew asks about pressing veneer without a vacuum bag, including larger cauls, screw presses, and whether multiple panels can be pressed at the same time.
Links and Resources

Woodcraft
Wood Talk Newsletter
Formaligna Studio
Grey Design Workshop
Lumber Update, Modified Woods
Lumber Update, Accoya
Local Woodcraft Events and Classes

West Springfield, Massachusetts: August 8, hands-on Festool cordless-tool demo with a factory representative.
Dayton, Ohio: August 13, free CNC Users Group meeting for CNC owners, new users, and anyone who needs help with Vectric software.
Minneapolis: August 14 and 15, Mystery Envelope Secret Sale, with chances to save 15% or 20% on a purchase, or 25% on one item.
Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store page.
Contact the Show
Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to woodtalkshow@gmail.com.
You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.
Thanks to Todd and Margaret.
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On today’s show, we’re talking about why workbenches are better than the floor, managing customer expectations, and thick, thick workbenches.
Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking.
Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply.
The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show at Patreon.com/woodtalk.
This week, we thank:

Kenneth Butz
Zachary Gourde
Zane Clark
Dave 4C
Tyler Aguirre
Mike at WorkshopFloorplan.com
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What’s on the Bench

Marc talks about the recent open house, the final stages of the dining table, and the loss of Duggee.
Matt is rehabbing a bandsaw.
Shannon is doing some flea market flipping.
Kickback

Janae writes in after watching episode 609 and hearing Alex Snodgrass talk about bandsaw blades that break at the weld. Less than two hours later, her new-to-her Grizzly bandsaw made a loud pop. Because of the episode, she calmly shut down the saw, confirmed the break happened at the weld, and contacted the manufacturer.
Kaylin asks why more cordless tool platforms don’t offer AC adapters like Metabo’s 36V line.
Joshua shares his experience upgrading to a premium Milwaukee cordless set and how much better it has been for drilling, fence work, concrete, mixing mud and paint, and property cleanup.
We also get a list of Ten Reasons I Hate Marc.
Questions

Joel Bjornstad asks why chisel work improved so much after moving from the floor to a Roubo-style workbench. Is it posture, physics, or woodworking magic?
Monte Bell asks how to manage customer expectations when commissioned furniture takes longer than expected.
Emil built a 6 1/4" thick southern yellow pine workbench top and wants to know how thick a top can be while still working with vises, bench dogs, and holdfasts.
Links and Resources

Woodcraft
Wood Talk Newsletter
Local Woodcraft Deals, Events, and Classes

July Deal: 15% off Crown M42 Cryo Turning Tools.
July Deal: 40% off WoodRiver Toggle Clamps.
July Deal: 40% off Brazilian Cherry / Jatoba.
July Deal: 40% off Padauk.
July Deal: 40% off Gaboon Ebony turning stock.
Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store page.
Colorado Springs: Woodturning 101, Amazing Apple Project with Raleigh Lockhart, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 AM to 4:30 PM.
Contact the Show
Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to woodtalkshow@gmail.com.
You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.
Thanks to Todd and Margaret.
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