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Garrett Roberson joins us as our guest. Garrett is an outstanding furniture designer and maker in Michigan. We take a deep dive into a recently completed a furniture commision. This commision was for multiple furniture pieces that were made from one massive 150 year old tree that had come down. It is fascinating conversation about an unique project. Check it out! 

Garrett Roberson

• @hmr_woodcraft on Instagram
• hmrwoods.com
• HMR Custom Woodcraft on FaceBook
• HMR Custom Woodcraft on YouTube

WWing News 

• Fine Woodworking New England Event - April 26 & 27
• New Woodworking School - Wendell Castle Workshop
• Sawstop making their Safety Patents Public

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Bob Van Dyke joins Mike and Amanda to discuss dovetail layout lines, tambour doors, and designing to a specific board. Also, Amanda and Ben discuss the fading future of affordable table saws. 

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Find out more about Fine Woodworking New England here: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2024/03/06/fine-woodworking-new-england-april-26-27

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Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@finewoodworking.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page.

David returns as our guest for this episode. We talk about his finishing processes with Sutherland Welles products and Linseed Oil Paint. We also talk about his upcoming trip to Australia where he will once again be teaching a chair class with Nick Found, and participating in the Lost Trades Fair. It is fun and informative conversation with a great friend of the show. Check it out!

David Douyard

• daviddouyardchairmaker.com
• @ddouyardchairmaker on IG

Sutherland Welles 10% discount code: DOUYARD23

WWing News: 

• LAP - Linseed Oil Paint: Notes from Overseas - Mattias Hallin
• Increased availability of Olive Wood
• New 14” Metal/Wood Bandsaw from Laguna
• Woodpeckers’ new Marking Knife or repurposed Blue Spruce Knife

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Jesse returns to answer the 5 Questions. We go in depth into his passion for routers and the learning curve for hand planes. Check it out!

Jesse Hale:

• @shinobi_tree on Instagram
• @hyperion_project2023 on Instagram

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Jesse Hale with Shinobi Tree joins us as our guest. Jesse is a hobbyist furniture maker, designer, and a pivotal part of the Hyperion Project. Jesse details his journey from 2X4 projects to his outstanding studio quality furniture. We also delve into his contribution to Pepe Lima's Hyperion Project. Check it out!

Jesse Hale:

• @shinobi_tree on Instagram
• @hyperion_project2023 on Instagram

WWing News: 

• Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Events are back- 1st at LAP
• Woodpecker’s Dado Nut
• CMT Dado Blade - EU Compliant
• Harvey - Table Saw Big Eye Rip Fence System

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

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Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@taunton.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page.

Andy returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about his two favorite tools, his influences, and why understanding Jeff Miller can be its own White Whale. Check it out!

Andy Glenn

• @andy.d.glenn on Instagram
• Andydglenn.com

Andy's book: Backwoods Chairmakers at Lost Art Press

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Andy Glenn joins us to talk about his new book, "Backwoods Chairmakers". We discuss his inspiration for the book, his travels through Appalachia, and some the things he picked up along the way. We also talk about Andy's journey in the craft, his woodworking interests, and the classes he is teaching. It's a fun and informative conversation. Check it out!

Andy Glenn

• @andy.d.glenn on Instagram
• Andydglenn.com

Andy's book: Backwoods Chairmakers at Lost Art Press

WWing News 

• LAP - Even Better Stick Chairs
• Woodpeckers OneTIME Tool - Joiner’s Marking Gauge

Kyle's New Balance Shoes

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Larissa Huff joins Vic and Ben to discuss working in the cold, dovetail layout, fancy tape measures, and if spokeshaves are in fact worth it.

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

Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter

Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited

Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@taunton.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page.

Joe returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about some his latest tool acquisitions and his well worn Roubo bench; and how his Grandfather and 7th grade teacher influenced his direction in life and in the craft. Check it out!

Joe Bass

• @joerobertbass on Instagram
• joebassworkshop.com

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Chairmaker Joe Bass joins us on this episode. It it a fantastic conversation where we explore his journey into chairmaking, his upcoming Hyperion chair build, plans for the Ember Chair, just to name a few highlights. Joe is great friend to the community and the podcast. Check it out!

Joe Bass

• @joerobertbass on Instagram
• joebassworkshop.com

WWing News 

• Kezuroukai USA National Event October 5th & 6th 2024 in Kingston, New York
• LAP Post on Linseed Oil Paint

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Bill Pavlak and Dan Faia join Ben to discuss inspecting historic furniture, resawing by hand, and sharpening drawknives.

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

Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter

Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited

Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@taunton.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page.

Wilbur joins us once again to talk about his recent trip to Japan. Wilbur is a great friend of the podcast and “maybe” our most prolific guest. Wilbur is a fantastic woodworker and an ambassador of asian woodworking tools and techniques. This is fantastic conversation where we delve into some of the woodworking highlights of a visit to Japan, asian joinery, the not-Zen of Japanese woodworking, sawing techniques, shellac, and espresso. Check it out!

Wilbur Pan

• Giantcypress.net
• @wilburpan on Instagram

WWing News 

• LAP post on BB Custom Tools Trident Drill Bits, Drill Extensions, Etc.
• Quercus Magazine shuts down 
• Dust Collection Hero
• Erik Florip passing away
• WIA maybe coming back  

Takenaka Carpentry Museum

Kurashige Yamasuke Tools

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This is a bonus episode of Jeff and the guys talking chairmaking.  Check it out!

Jeff Wyatt

• @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram

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Jeff returns to answer the 5 Questions. Jeff's highlights some his favorite tools from family and friends to the table he might get to next year. Check it out! 

Jeff Wyatt

• @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram

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On this episode Jeff Wyatt drops by. Jeff is a fantastic chairmaker, woodworker, turner, and instructor located in Tennessee. He is also known as @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram. It's a fun and engaging conversation. Check it out!

Jeff Wyatt

• @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram

WWing News 

• Fine Woodworking Magazine (Taunton Press) has been sold to Active Interest Media who also own Pop Wood, Woodsmith & Woodshop News
• Woodpeckers Rout-N-Plane
• Woodpeckers Jigsaw Blade Handle

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Wes returns to answer the 5 Questions. From vacuum bags to Kinetic Sculptures, this episode has something for everyone. Check it out!

James Wesley

• @jameswesleyfurniture on Instagram
• Jameswesleyfurniture.com
• James Wesley Furniture on FaceBook
• James Wesley Furniture on YouTube

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James Wesley joins us as our guest on this episode. Wes is an outstanding furniture designer and maker located in Wichita, Kansas.  He employs some innovative techniques and processes; and his furniture spans from custom one-off pieces to commercial work. This is fun and informative conversation with some great tips and takeaways. Check it out!

James Wesley

• @jameswesleyfurniture on Instagram
• Jameswesleyfurniture.com
• James Wesley Furniture on FaceBook
• James Wesley Furniture on YouTube

WWing News

• LAP - New Book - ‘Backwoods Chairmakers’ by Andy Glenn

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Bill returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about his favorite chairmaking tools, his white whale, and some upcoming chair projects. Check it out!

William Boyle

• @williamboylechairmaker on Instagram
• williamboylechairmaker.com

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William Boyle joins us this episode. Bill is a professional chairmaker and instructor. He makes some truly outstanding Windsor Chairs and teaches chairmaking out of his shop in Illinois. Bill utilizes some interesting techniques and salesmanship in his chair making endeavors. It's a great conversation with a little something for everyone. Check it out!

William Boyle

• @williamboylechairmaker on Instagram
• williamboylechairmaker.com

WWing News

• LAP - Annual  Anarchist’s Gift Guide
• SawStop Miter Gauges
• Woodpecker’s SF-PRO Router Table Fence

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