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The Wood Whisperer

A woodworking show for modern woodworkers and makers. Join Marc Spagnuolo, Shannon Rogers, and Matt Cremona for a light-hearted look at the latest news, tips, and tricks from the world of woodworking.

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July 23 · 1 hr 18 min
When She Gives Away Your Tools | 611
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 Sign up for the Wood Talk Newsletter. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 15 · 58 min
Jazz Hands Joinery | 610
On today’s show, we’re talking about the pros and cons of cordless tools, using Blade Cote on a SawStop, workbench setup for a southpaw, and how our design sensibilities have changed over the years. 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: Blakey Lake Tommy Evans Tom Krush Rocky Smith Scott MacIntyre Alexander H, Sanyo What’s on the Bench Marc cut the big bevels on the table legs before heading out on vacation and is prepping the shop so it’s not awful to come back to. Matt is working on a coffee table commission. Shannon made a cheese slicer, because Woodcraft told him to. Kickback Michael Summer shares his experience with Mike Farrington’s sanding disc, especially the benefits of the taper, the clean edge it produces, and the ability to keep two grits loaded. Freddie also writes in about the Mike Farrington double-taper sanding disc and says it’s fantastic for casework, glue lines, sheet goods, cabinet parts, and sneaking up on final dimensions. Questions Davie Brown asks whether using Blade Cote on a SawStop blade could cause problems with the brake system or electronics. Rich asks how the guys’ design sensibilities have changed over the years and whether Matt has found a new kind of figure to fancy. Ed Lilla asks how a left-handed woodworker should think about bench workholding and vise placement. Links and Resources Woodcraft Local Woodcraft Events and Classes Free Demo, Stay Sharp: Saturday, July 11 at 1pm. Free Demo, Dust Collection Basics, Machinery and Accessories: Saturday, July 18 at 1pm. Store Classes and Events: For in-store classes and events, please 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 8 · 27 min
Snodgrass in the House | 609
On today’s show, we’re talking about Alex Snodgrass. Like, the entire time. From his early days as a mustachioed little baby to today, as he’s in the home stretch of his Next Cut Tour. We’re recording live at the Woodcraft Vendor Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky, which means this is the first face-to-face Wood Talk recording in years. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, the leading authority in woodworking, making, and creating. They have the tools, supplies, expertise, and hands-on classes to inspire creativity at every level. 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. What’s on the Bench This week, the bench is all Alex. We talk about how the Next Cut Tour is going. We ask why Alex became so closely associated with bandsaws. We discuss whether the world has enough bandsaw reindeer yet. We get into small-shop and startup bandsaw setup advice. Questions for Alex Matt Parker asks how old Alex was when he first grew that glorious mustache. Tom asks how to deal with a 14" Powermatic bandsaw with a riser kit that refuses to track straight. Greg Batt asks whether upgrading a common 14" bandsaw from a 1 HP motor to a 2 HP motor is worth the cost and effort. Joe Lapolito asks how often a hobbyist needs to go through Alex’s full bandsaw setup process once the machine has been dialed in. Martin asks how to clean the blade and machine after cutting wet wood. We also ask why Carter guides over blocks or other bearing guides. And when a bandsaw blade breaks, what’s the first thing to check? Links and Resources Alex Snodgrass, The Next Cut Tour Local Woodcraft Events and Classes Minneapolis: Summer Lumber Deal runs through June 20. Get a $20 gift card with a $100 lumber purchase. Minneapolis: Free Bandsaw Tune Up demo, Saturday, June 20 at 1pm. Boise: 3 Stone Cairn Lamp class. Greenville: Celtic Knot Rolling Pin class. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29 · 1 hr 5 min
Kreg Edge Discussion and The Best Trade Show You'll Never Go To | 608
On today’s show, we’re talking about the 2026 Woodcraft National Sales Conference & Vendor Trade Show, the best trade show you’ll never go to. We’ll talk about our experience at the show and some of the standout products and companies we saw. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, the leading authority in woodworking, making, and creating. They have the tools, supplies, expertise, and hands-on classes to inspire creativity at every level. 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: David Dahl CoreyK Kickback Rich Harwood follows up on the aluminum WoodRiver straight edges and how he uses them in the shop. He keeps a Starrett steel straight edge as his protected reference tool and uses it to verify that the cheaper straight edges are still within tolerance. Standout Companies and Products We saw a lot of great products and talked to a lot of great companies, so we can’t cover everything. But a few of the standouts include: MicroJig SawStop Kreg, including the Edge Joiner and upcoming trim router Oliver Izzy Swan and Swan Tools Old Masters WoodRiver Walrus Oil Easy Wood Tools Carbon Method Grit Grip JessEm Temple Tools Powermatic Links and Resources Woodcraft Local Woodcraft Events and Classes Minneapolis: Summer Lumber Deal runs through June 20. Get a $20 gift card with a $100 lumber purchase. Minneapolis: Free Bandsaw Tune Up demo, Saturday, June 20 at 1pm. Boise: 3 Stone Cairn Lamp class. Greenville: Celtic Knot Rolling Pin class. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20 · 56 min
Do Those Nickers Go All The Way Up? | WT 607
On today’s show, we’re talking about, what are straight edges good for anyway, color changing desks, and edge jointing quandaries. Wood talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft! Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise, can’t be combined with other offers, exclusions apply If 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. We’d like to thank: Joe Clauss and Paul O’Hare What’s on the Bench? Marc: A little more work on the table. Bought the walnut. $1600 in and I haven’t even cut the wood yet. Matt: Breakfast table launch and Epoxy coffee table Shannon: helping a student with dovetails KICKBACK Ryan had a great experience at a Woodcraft swap meet. Larry has a suggestion for a plane that helps with inside corners. Questions Lisa wants to know if she should buy a straight edge: https://www.woodcraft.com/products/woodriver-stainless-steel-cabinetmarkers-rule Azeem has three questions related to UV color changing wood, Osmo use, and jointing an edge. Resource: https://thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/aging-wood-with-baking-soda/ Woodcraft Happenings A few stores, including Spokane, Seattle, and Denver, are hosting either a Summer Clearance Event or a 15% Off Sale over the weekend of June 13th and 14th. In Seattle and Denver, the first 25 customers to spend $25 on clearance items will receive a free Pinnacle marking and measuring tool. There are also some interesting classes coming up around the country. Sacramento has a Thor’s Hammer class, where students shape a wooden hammerhead on the table saw and turn a custom handle on the lathe. St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Nashville have the Drunken Cutting Board class, which uses a bandsaw technique to create that wavy checkerboard pattern. Greenville has a Celtic Knot Rolling Pin class, with both youth and adult sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6 · 59 min
It's Tiny But It's Better Than Nothing | WT606
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?! Our show is also sponsored by the generous contributions of people like you! Thank you! If 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. We’d like to thank Almost Perfection 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 23 · 59 min
Shannon's Making Blue Ice Again | WoodTalk 605
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. Sponsored by : Use code WT2026 for 10% off - Exclusions apply. 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 8 · 49 min
What's a Buttress Flare | WT604
It’s show #604 - On today’s show, we’re talking about epoxy as a filler, Carter bandsaw guides, and pegged moretise & tenons. Sponsored by : Use code WT2026 for 10% off - Exclusions apply. 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 25 · 56 min
Kids Today | Wood Talk #603
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) Sponsored by : Use code WT2026 for 10% off - Exclusions apply. 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 11 · 58 min
Nobody Likes a Dirty Underbevel | WoodTalk 602
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. Sponsored by : Use code WT2025 for 10% off - Exclusions apply. 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 25 · 48 min
Who Doesn't Love a Concealed Weapon? | WT601
It’s show #601 - On today’s show, we’re talking about sharpening hand saws, making a bowl without a lathe, and woodworking design resources Sponsored by : Use code WT2025 for 10% off - Exclusions apply. What's On the Bench Marc is cutting really big tenons. Matt is wrapping up his breakfast bench build for the Guild. Shannon wants to buy a pneumatic elevator and bought caning supplies. Kickback and Stuff Lee from Regal Street Woodworks writes in to explain his end grain jointing process. David shares a tale of changed shorts when jointing end grain turned a cookie into a frisbee. Luke built a weekend project using "wisdom" from all 3 of us...but mostly his newly honed sharpening skills gained from a class at his local Woodcraft store. Listener Questions Nate asks us to list some design resources after our discussion about how design isn't covered much in woodworking. Dave is trying to make a bowl without a lathe using a hole saw and asks for advice to keep his bowl from flying across the shop. Tyler is tempted by used hand saws and asks whether to sharpen himself or send off to an expert. 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 Local Store Anniversary Celebration – March 7th – Rochester, NY Demos, Food, Giveaways, Special Sales 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. 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 12 · 52 min
Shame on You Powermatic | Wood Talk 600
It’s show #600 - On today’s show, we’re talking about color matching, tigerwood workbench, and wood on a metal lathe. Sponsored by : Use code WT2025 for 10% off - Exclusions apply, valid until Jan 31st 2026 What's This Sh&%t [caption id="attachment_49354" align="alignright" width="239"] Screenshot[/caption] We saw this process shared on Powermatic's IG account and question the safety and missed opportunity to educate as a major power tool manufacturer. We would love to hear from the maker about the process he used and how it is working for him. What's On the Bench Marc is making a book press. Matt is starting on his breakfast bench project. Shannon blew up his other knee while doing a sawing demo. He is OLD! Kickback and Stuff Paul recommends FreeCAD as a SketchUp alternative that he finds similar to many of the higher powered solutions on the market. Hamilton gravitated to wax finishes due the safety and health aspects as he found so many other finish products had harmful VOC levels. Dick says, "yep that's actually my name", and "yes, its normal sized" Listener Questions Bob asks about using color and toning finishes as all his experience lies in clear coat finishes. Greg asks about the differences between metal and wood lathes and what will suit his needs. Amy has a bunch of Tigerwood 1x6 laying around and asks about using it for a workbench. Selected Woodcraft Events Store Events: Don’t miss Alex Snodgrass’ Next Cut Tour: 2/20-2/21 - Orlando 2/22-2/23 - Clearwater 2/24-2/25 - Birmingham 2/26-2/27 - Atlanta Woodcraft often has local club meetings in their stores too! Virginia Beach, VA: Tidewater Woodworkers Guild Meeting Monday, February 23 Dayton, OH: Miami Valley Wood Carvers Carve-in, Tuesday, February 17 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 5 · 57 min
Oops All Questions | WoodTalk 599
It’s show #599 - On today’s show, we’re talking about finding yourself rudderless in woodworking, when to fire a customer, woodworking on an open-sided deck, woodworking topics that have been discussed too much and too little, winter shop strategies, and safety lessons for a maker space Listener Questions John needs to shift his product base as the market has dried up. Alex has a custom job that is going south and he is trying to figure out whether to bail or continue on. Hamilton is working in a covered porch space but with open sides and asks what he should consider with regard to tool maintenance as well as safeguarding his projects. Tomasso asks what woodworking topic has been talked to death and perhaps which ones haven't been talked about enough. Ed asks about winter strategies in the shop for keeping his tools in working order. William manages a maker space and asks about some safety training protocols. 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 28 · 50 min
Fresh Baked Wood | Wood Talk 598
It’s show #598 - On today’s show, we’re talking about safety lessons for a maker space, strategizing lumber for a workbench, helical heads in benchtop planers, cypress finishing. Sponsored by : Use code WT2025 for 10% off - Exclusions apply, valid until Jan 31st 2026 What's On the Bench Marc is bending and laminating to make the fanciest towel rack, and now has his new True Grip Clamp Pads for sale! Matt is cleaning and sterilizing. Shannon took his architect training course on the road to California and admired trees. Kickback and Stuff Paul teaches Fusion 360 at his local Woodcraft and shares what he likes about it over SketchUp. Joel comments on how Europeans make better plywood with a history lesson on wooden fighter planes in WWII. Listener Questions Joel wants a planer and wonders if a spiral head is worth it in a benchtop model. Von milled a Red Oak log into boards and is now about to build his workbench but asks if there is any particular grain orientation he should consider for the parts as he builds it. Jim is building Adirondack chairs from Cypress. He wants them to grey naturally and wonders if he should put any finish on them at all. Selected Woodcraft Events In-Store Classes are awesome. You should take some! Check your local store to see what they have going on. Here’s just a sampling of what’s going on: Store Events: Supreme Bowl Contests – Woburn, MA; Walpole, MA; Richmond, VA; Norfolk, VA; Portsmouth, NH (Separate contests at each store) Submit your bowl to be voted on in a variety of categories. Voting ends February 8th (submission dates and categories vary somewhat by location) Classes: Kansas City, KS – Learn Resin Casting – Saturday, January 31st, 9 to 4 January 30th – DATE NIGHT: WINE & CHEESE, Turn a bottle stopper and cheese plane 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 14 · 1 hr 8 min
Air Thirsty | Wood Talk 597
It’s show #597 - On today’s show, we’re talking about making thin wood without a bandsaw, fixing sticky drawers, Tormek sharpening machine comparisons, and building a rocking chair. What's On the Bench Marc can't move so he is scratching the itch by rearranging the shop. Matt just keeps turning...homemade 40 foot swing lathe in the future? Shannon broke his band clamp while making picture frames, Marc teases with an out of stock band clamp WoodTalk Bike Corner Shannon rants about e-bike which are great for commuting and getting people into riding, but kids making fun of kids who have to pedal is outrageous. Plus, get some exercise you lazy kids!! shakes fist Kickback and Stuff Hans let us know that the black MDF we talked about on a previous show is manufactured under the brand Valchromat and they make a variety of colors. Ryan compliments our restraint during Matt's hollow chisel mortiser experience. Darren shares a bushcraft video where they use wooden holdfasts. Listener Questions Dianne has some sticky drawers in a chest and asks for advice to address it. Seth is a building a Shaker cabinet that calls for tinner stock and asks whether to plane or resaw the material to thickness. Harold wants to build a rocking chair to accompany his proposal attempt to his girlfriend and asks about where to start with building it. Mark is look at the Tormek for sharpening both shop tools and kitchen knives and wonders about the differences between the models. Marc suggests a specific kitchen knife sharpener which is much easier to use and stays in the kitchen. Selected Woodcraft Events In-Store Classes are a great way to make a wonderful holiday gift. Check your local store to see what they have going on. Here’s just a sampling of what’s going on: Store Events: Cabin Fever Event - Jan 24th at Cincinatti, OH; Roanoke, VA; Parkersburg, WV Lots of sales. Demos throughout the day. Chance to win prizes. 16th Annual Woodworking Expo – January 24th at Phoenix, AZ Vendor demos, Manufacturer Representatives, storewide power tool specials. Supreme Bowl Contests – Woburn, MA; Walpole, MA; Richmond, VA; Norfolk, VA; Portsmouth, NH (Separate contests at each store) Submit your bowl to be voted on in a variety of categories. Voting ends February 8th (submission dates and categories vary somewhat by location) Classes: January 23rd – DATE NIGHT: PIZZA & BEER; Turn a pizza cutter and bottle opener January 30th – DATE NIGHT: WINE & CHEESE; Turn a bottle stopper and cheese plane. Orlando, FL – Lathe Tool Sharpening Made Easy – Saturday, January 17th, 10 to 3. 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
You Have No Power Here! | Wood Talk 596
It’s show #596 - On today’s show, we’re recapping some of our favorite things of the year and answering your questions. End of Year Wrap Its our last show of the year so we spend some time talking about our challenges, new products, and specifically stuff we got from our sponsor, Woodcraft. Kickback and Stuff Shoutout to Hamilton Ward on his birthday. His wife wrote in and asked us to recognize him. Ryan's comic display worked out great but he asks about when to prefinish and when to skip it. Von likes the bicycle talk, in fact when he listened to our back log he got Peloton bike ads. Listener Questions Matt is milling parts for his Guild project table Shannon used a power tool to cut up a live edge slab for an architect. Marc bought a new bike then lots of NYC pizza. Woodcraft Store Events Rockville, MD - 10 Ways to Cut Dovetails with Bob Van Dyke -Saturday, November 29 and November 30, 10 AM - 5 PM Walpole, MA - Volunteers needed Wooden Toy Truck Build for "Toys-for-Tots" Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3 PM 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Greasy Ham Finish | Wood Talk 595
Sponsored by : If 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. It’s show #595 - On today’s show, we’re talking about what to do when your workbench sucks, Is wood acclimation BS, and running a lathe backwards. Woodcraft Giveaway Congratulations to Matt Croyle who won the tap room cutting board kit. We also heard from Joe, last months lathe tool giveaway and he does actually have a lathe and has already put his new tools to use. Black Friday Sales Wood Whisperer Guild Save 40% with code BlackFriday40 BackSide Sandpaper, Wood Whisperer Specials are 20% off! Hand Tool School 50% with code HTS50for15; black friday but 15 yr anniversary. Matt Cremona - Free shipping on Chair Kits and some discount on everything else What's on the Bench Matt is milling parts for his Guild project table Shannon used a power tool to cut up a live edge slab for an architect. Marc bought a new bike then lots of NYC pizza. Kickback Listener Questions Von asks how much wood actually acclimates over the course of a few weeks and if that is a myth. James asks what to do after he built his workbench and then feel inadequate about it after watching hundreds of videos. Joe asks why he would run his lathe backwards because his lathe motor runs both ways. Woodcraft Store Events November 7th and 8th Kreg Demos at every store nationwide. November 8 & 9th- Turn for the Troops events nationwide. Local Store events: too many to list here this time...wow...Goooo Woodcraft! Check your local store for details 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2025 · 48 min
Matching Finger Boo Boos | WoodTalk 594
Sponsored by : If 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. It’s show #594 - On today’s show, we’re talking about finish for a commercial shelf, removable furniture tops and ripply cuts. Woodcraft Giveaway For November Woodcraft is back with another giveaway. This time they are giving away a Tap Room Cutting Board Kit and you can register to win by filling out the form on our website here. We will draw a winner and announce at the end of November. What's on the Bench Marc finally finished the built-in desk for Nicole. Shannon rants about the quitting perception foisted on him by the market normal. Matt started work on the breakfast table Kickback Tom loves his shaper so much he is teaching a class about it at the Alpine Technical Workshops. If you want to learn more about shapers then this is the place. Von likes Shannon's philosophy on getting things done and it reminds him of the book "Getting Things Done" by David Allen Marc and Matt think how SketchUp handles versioning and authentication is stupid and they complain about it. Listener Questions Ryan needs a finish suggestion for a comic book shelf he is building for a local store. Dana is building a TV cabinet that is big and heavy and asks about making the top removable yet structural. Rick is sawing Walnut logs with his woodworking guild and they are getting ripply cuts despite changing the blade and doing typical bandsaw triage. Woodcraft Store Events November 7th and 8th Kreg Demos at every store nationwide. November 8 & 9th- Turn for the Troops events nationwide. Local Store events: too many to list here this time...wow...Goooo Woodcraft! Check your local store for details 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Hot Dog Flavor Notches | Wood Talk 593
Grain filling turnings, crosscut sled vs mitersaw and keeping on track with a large project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Tools in Your Holes | Wood Talk 592
If 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. It’s show #591 - On today’s show, we’re talking about first aid kits, why no shapers?, when is enough, enough?, our favorite distractions when we have a creative block, and an alternative for table saw blade height adjustment. Woodcraft Giveaway Woodcraft is back with another giveaway for the month of October. This time they are giving away a 5 piece turning tool set and you can register to win by filling out the form on our website here. We will draw a winner and announce at the end of October. What's on the Bench Marc wasted time flattening a block plane sole. Shannon has started holiday turning. Matt has started designing a trestle table, specifically the base. Listener Questions Dave asks about our first aid kits in our shops. Marc's first aid kit Quality Tweezers Tom has a shaper in his shop and loves it and can't figure out why no one has one or talks about them. Erica asks the questions every woodworker asks at some point: how flat is flat enough, how smooth is smooth enough, etc. Tom asks what we do when we hit a wall with a project and are ready to throw it out. Eduardo wonders if an answer to our table saw height adjustment issue from a previous episode could be solved by a scale placed on the fence. This suggestion fires up Marc and Matt and they decide to launch an entirely new form of table saw that will cost loads more and be less safe. Woodcraft Store Events All stores: October 17 and 18th JessEm Demos at every store nationwide. October 11th and 12th- Anniversary sales and open houses at the following stores: Baltimore, Virginia Beach, Pittsburgh, Birmingham, Lexington, Clearwater, and Richmond October 12th - Virginia Beach: Make a 3D Stairstep Cutting Board with Alex Snodgrass 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 woodtalkshow@gmail.com Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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