Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking

Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking

Fine Woodworking magazine editors and contributors answer your questions and share woodworking tips and techniques.

Episodes

August 8, 2025 70 mins

Ben, Amanda, and Owen catch up about our dream shops, what we would go back and change, and what's okay being left alone. 

Tickets for Woodworking in America - https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/72385419/woodworking-in-america-2025-des-moines-iowa-state-fairgrounds-interim-events

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - h...

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Zach and Shawn from Shaper Tools join Ben and Logan on the AWFS show floor in Vegas to talk about BenchPilot, all things Shaper Origin, and what they're seeing in the community that excites them.

This episode is sponsored by Shaper Tools

Folks Shawn and Zach talked about:
Kim McIntyre - https://www.instagram.com/mcintyrefurniture/
Aspen Golann - https://www.instagram.com/aspen_golann/
Die Gute Form 2025 Award winners! - https://www...

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July 25, 2025 56 mins

Mike and Amanda chat with Ramon Valdez about belt sanders, magnets, and making jigs.

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 - http://www.shoptalklive.com

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Gary and Vic join Ben and discuss fancy scrapers, the durability of veneer, projects that instill a love of woodworking, and Gary declares his life's greatest love.

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

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Amanda and Anissa welcome new FW staffer, Owen Madden to the show to discuss working in a cabinet shop, bandsaw blades, and more. Also, Ben is joined by Logan Whittmer to talk about the upcoming Woodworking In America event.

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

Find out more about Woodorking in America, October 9 & 10 in Des Moines, Iowa - http://www.woodworkinginamerica.com

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June 13, 2025 65 mins

Ben, Vic, and Amanda talk about turning, what to buy when looking for entry level tools, and when to stop and clean your blades.

For more information about our other 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...

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May 30, 2025 65 mins

Bridgid Gruber of Dinkles Woodshop shares her thoughts on what she'd tell herself 8 years ago, at the beginning of her woodworking career. 

For more information about our other 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 epis...

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Mike and Amanda chat with Chris about his recent work and go through a list of questions we specially curated, just for him. 

For more information about our other 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 fou...

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Ben and Amanda are joined by TV's Phil Huber, for an episode discussing bandsaw tension, edge sanders, and downdraft tables. 

Get your tickets for Fine Woodworking New England - https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.43/83104a/#/select

For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/f...

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April 18, 2025 71 mins

Robby Simon shares his journey into woodworking, and the inspiration behind his strong design voice and creative direction.

Get your tickets for Fine Woodworking New England - https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.43/83104a/#/select

For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fun...

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April 4, 2025 63 mins

Amanda sits down with Mike Mascellii and Bob Van Dyke to answer questions and chat about Fine Woodworking New England.

Get your tickets for Fine Woodworking New England - https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.43/83104a/#/select

For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamen...

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Amanda chats with Vic and Mike, who have both recently picked up some exciting new tools.  

Sign up for Randy's wood identification course here:
https://courses.finewoodworking.com/identifying-wood-randy-wilkinson

For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals

Join us on o...

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March 7, 2025 51 mins

Sergei Gerasimenko thought he was just dropping off his latest commission. Instead he received a well-deserved round of applause. 

Check out Sergei on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smgwoodworking/

Check out Sergei's simple but very effective website: https://www.smgwoodworking.com/

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

For more information about our Woodworking Fundamenta...

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February 21, 2025 63 mins

Ben and Amanda chat with Phil Morley, the newest Lead Instructor for Center for Furniture Craftmanships nine month comprehensive.

Sign up for Randy's wood identification course here:
https://courses.finewoodworking.com/identifying-wood-randy-wilkinson

For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoo...

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February 7, 2025 78 mins

Randy Wilkinson joins Amanda and Ben to discuss his work as a furniture conservator and wood identification expert.

Sign up for Randy's wood identification course here:
https://courses.finewoodworking.com/identifying-wood-randy-wilkinson

For more information about our other eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey - http://www.finewoodworking.com/f...

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January 24, 2025 66 mins

Vic, Anissa, and Ben discuss jointing very long boards, woodworking with younglings, hand-tool dust clean up, and their all-time favorite tools of this week.

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 f...

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Amanda chats with Chelsea Van Voorhis and Albert Kleine, two marquetry artists with entirely different approaches. 

Check out Woodsmith's Build Your Own CNC course here: https://woodsmith.mykajabi.com/building-shopnotes-cnc-machine

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

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December 13, 2024 60 mins

Ben, Vic, and Amanda catch up, answer listener questions, and talk about how they're wrapping up 2024.

Fine Woodworking members can sign up for the issue preview livestream here: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2024/11/26/issue-315-preview-livestream

Check out Woodsmith's Build Your Own CNC course here: https://woodsmith.mykajabi.com/building-shopnotes-cnc-machine

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.fine...

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November 29, 2024 59 mins

Mike and Ben answer a pile of listener questions to help you through your holiday weekend.

Fine Woodworking members can sign up for the issue preview livestream here: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2024/11/26/issue-315-preview-livestream

Check out Woodsmith's Build Your Own CNC course here: https://woodsmith.mykajabi.com/building-shopnotes-cnc-machine

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.c...

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November 15, 2024 60 mins

Amanda chats with Kate Swann, who runs Florida School of Woodworking, and Morgan Grove, a student and team leader at the USDA Forestry Service in Baltimore. 

Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com

For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning

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