Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking

Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking

Author: FineWoodworking.com Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever find yourself in the middle of a project, staring at a tricky joint or a piece of lumber that just won't behave, wishing you could ask an expert? That's the space where Shop Talk Live-Fine Woodworking lives. Hosted by the editors and seasoned contributors from Fine Woodworking magazine, this isn't a formal lecture. It's the sound of a conversation happening right in the workshop, where real questions from woodworkers at every level meet practical, time-tested answers. You'll hear the specifics-discussions on tool tuning, finishing nuances, joinery adjustments, and design problem-solving-all grounded in decades of collective hands-on experience. The dialogue is direct and the advice is applicable, whether you're building your first box or restoring a classic piece. This podcast from FineWoodworking.com pulls back the curtain on the craft's finer points, turning those moments of frustration into breakthroughs. It’s like having a master woodworker right there with you, offering clarity and confidence for your next cut. Tune in for the kind of shop talk that makes your time at the bench more productive and a lot more enjoyable.
Episodes
STL357: Rob Spiece's Show and Tell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:36
Rob speaks with Anissa and Amanda about his roles at Berea College and Pinecroft, and some cool projects for the upcoming year. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning…
STL356: Unconscious Competency [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:04
Vic Tesolin and Ben Strano talk sharpening, saw choices, scrap hoarding, favorite woods, disappointing tools, shop snacks, wood shop EDC, and the moment woodworking finally made sense. For more information about our eLea…
STL355: Pencil Geeks Assemble! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:33
Blackwing president Grant Christensen discusses pencils with Mike and Ben, while Anissa, Amanda, and Ben debate unanswerable woodworking questions. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodwo…
STL354: Go and Do the Thing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:51
Amanda and Vic chat with Erik Curtis about furniture design, teaching, and creating content. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Wood…
STL353: A Big Bit of Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:45
Megan Shannon joins Ben to talk about all of the ways that her school A Tiny Bit Of Wood brings joy to her community. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more i…
STL352: I Am Miserably In Love With Wood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:23
Recorded live at Woodworking in America 2025, this episode has Alexis Dolese and Shea Alexander joining Vic and Ben to discuss the triumphs and trials of woodworking. For more information about our eLearning courses - ht…
STL351: Woodworking From UK to the USA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:51
Mike Pekovich and Phil Huber join Ben to debrief their week-long woodworking tour of England—part museum crawl, part shop class, all inspiration. From London's Building Crafts College (trade-focused millwork and stonemas…
STL350: Texas Edition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:24
Frank Strazza and Eric Yocom chat with Amanda about the Texas woodworking community, and the impact it's made in their lives. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning Fo…
STL349: Finishers on Flexner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:06
Mike Mascelli, Mitch Kohanek, and John Coffey talk about their friend and one of the godfathers of finishing, Bob Flexner. For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For m…
STL: Zen-Wu's Low-Speed Woodworking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:40
Ben and Amanda chat with Luke Lyu, who founded Zen Wu Toolworks, a tool company making traditional chinese planes with a modern approach. Tickets for Woodworking in America - https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/72385419/woodwo…