STL189: Nancy Hiller, Chris Becksvoort and Vic Tesolin

STL189: Nancy Hiller, Chris Becksvoort and Vic Tesolin

Author: FineWoodworking.com May 10, 2019 Duration: 1:04:58

Guest 1: Joe Taylor - Director of Sales for Rikon Joe gave us the ins and outs of a few of Rikon's new products

Model 10-326DVR: 14″ Deluxe Bandsaw with Smart Motor DVR Control

  • Blade Speed – Variable from 100 RPM (45 SFPM) to 2,375 RPM (4400 SFPM)
  • Continuous Torque – 1.75 HP will never slow down producing a beautiful/smooth cut
  • Safer Operation – Fast electronic braking and load spike detection
  • Patent Pending – Spring Loaded Tool-less Guide System
  • Effortless Cutting – Fifteen suggested speed settings for wood/metal/plastic plus one custom range
Joe shared some exciting news about the Model 70-800: 4-Piece Woodturning System

Guest 2: Nancy Hiller

From Jim: In terms of their aesthetic value, is there a line for you between fine furniture and cabinetry?

From Jeff: If you could only design, or build, which would it be and why?

Free Plan: Architectural Wall Cabinet Arts and crafts maker presents a fresh twist on a period design by Nancy R. Hiller #270–Sep/Oct 2018 Issue
The Pro's Corner Professional woodworkers sharing the information, for professional woodworkers new and old

Guest 3: Christian Becksvoort

From Scott: What are your top five records at the moment?

From Josh: What Shaker element do see reproduced poorly in modern versions of the classics?

From Erick: What finish are you using on most of your pieces, polyurethane or oil? And why?

Article Image A True Oil Finish Nontoxic and easily repaired, this traditional finish is still worth considering by Christian Becksvoort #152–Nov/Dec 2001 Issue 
The Classic Shaker Style Discover the difference between the masterful and the near-miss by Christian Becksvoort #229–Nov/Dec 2012 Issue 

Guest 4: Vic Tesolin

From Kevin: What aspects of woodworking do you see most newer students totally over think?

From Steve: Awhile ago, you posted a video of a tattoo that had leaves representing your favorite woods to work with. For those of us who are crap at identifying tree leaves, what are your favorite woods to build with?

4 Planes for Joinery Get perfect dadoes, grooves, rabbets, and tenons in no time By Vic Tesolin #246–Mar/Apr 2015 Issue
7 Questions with Vic Tesolin Simple really, we ask Vic questions, and he answers them

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.


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STL270: Should I get a shaper? Oh.. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:38
This episode is sponsored by the Society of American Period Furniture Makers - http://www.sapfm.org 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Marquetry 24:49 - Crossgrain banding 34:26 - Shaper vs. router table 48:41 - **graphic injury discus…
STL269: How we absorb woodworking information [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:51
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STL268: What flavor are your chisels? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:07
Mike, Barry, and Ben discuss working with thin stock, combination milling machines, chisel handles, and Barry and Ben get a little too close to being fired on air. This episode is sponsored by Woodcraft and Pony/Jorgense…
STL267: The router queen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:56
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STL266: Pro day with Hiller and Farrington! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:48
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STL265: CA glue is the new hide glue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:16
This episode is sponsored by Triton Tools 0:00 - Intro 7:25 - Segment potpurri 12:40 - Shop flooring 20:17 - The carriage maker's plane 22:41 - Workbench height 34:08 - Milling lumber in advance 48:23 - Using epoxy Links…
STL264: This doctor prescribes Japanese tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:06
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STL263: The new FWW Shop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:08
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STL262: The old tool trinity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:17
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STL 261: Russ Filbeck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:45
This interview is was done in 2019, and originally posted to FineWoodworking.com in 2020. It's new to the podcast audience and we thought the world could use a dose of Russ Filbeck right now. For more information on Russ…