Wood Talk | Woodworking

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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The Wood Talk | Woodworking podcast is all about modern woodworking. Matt Cremona, Shannon Rogers, and Marc Spagnuolo create a calm environment. They support their fellow woodworkers by offering tips and guidance. This podcast discusses topics like home improvement, unique crafts, and woodworking tactics. They even talk about the power of social media and recording in the crafting world. These experts in fine woodworking discuss many facets of the industry.

The podcast hosts recommend power tools and do various reviews. Matt, Shannon, and Marc take listeners into their woodshop. They talk about hand tools like the handsaw and the practical ways people can utilize them.

Each episode of the Wood Talk | Woodworking podcast also features the latest woodworking news. What are some must-haves for a suitable workbench? How do people deal with splinters? Catchy music sets a happy tone for each episode. As it fades, the hosts welcome listeners by way of casual conversations. As they talk, they share about their recent projects. The friends bring lighthearted energy to the discussion. Between laughs and innuendos, their expertise becomes apparent.

“Bandaids” has advice for first-time hardwood buyers. In the episode, they talk about cleaning up and tips for making everything look pristine. In “Thumb Crotch,” the hosts share different schools of thought on specific tools. They talk about usage preferences and what they like about different tools. “High Octave Lumber Sales” discusses the lumber market. The friends discuss this complicated industry and its workings.

Each episode features entertaining conversations. The hosts' enthusiasm and passion for the craft make this informative podcast fun. They walk listeners through potential mistakes and how to prevent them. They share their personal processes while engaging with each other. The Wood Talk | Woodworking podcast celebrates the art of woodworking.

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Make Woodworking in America Great Again | Wood Talk 576

Make Woodworking in America Great Again | Wood Talk 576

It’s show #576! On today’s show, we’re talking about a big WIA Recap, using a friend’s shop, resawing on the table saw, and when to use certain woodsSponsored by YouIf 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.What's on the BenchMarc is making a coffee bar and fiddling with a full size vacuum press set up.Shannon is trying to design his own interpretation of a Conoid chair...and failing.Matt is shortening his life huffing paint fumes.Woodworking in America RecapRyan, Kyler, and Paul wrote in with glowing reviews of Woodworking in America. For some it was the first ever woodworking conference while others had previous experience with the show. In all it was a positive vibe with a lot more focus on the presenters and less on the marketplace. The general feel is that we hope the show continues and can keep the smaller, education focused feel.Listener QuestionsKarter has a neighbor with great tools that he uses from time to time and asks how he can suggest that neighbor buy more tools so he can have his cast offs.Mark is resawing on his table saw with a small 8 1/4" blade and asks how he can get better results.David was recently given a bunch of wood and asks for resources to learn about which species are best for what application.Shannon Suggests:Lumber Update episode 68The Wood Databaseand this video of his lecture from WIA 2011Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally 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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Make Woodworking in America Great Again | Wood Talk 576

Make Woodworking in America Great Again | Wood Talk 576

It’s show #576! On today’s show, we’re talking about a big WIA Recap, using a friend’s shop, resawing on the table saw, and when to use certain woodsSponsored by YouIf 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.What's on the BenchMarc is making a coffee bar and fiddling with a full size vacuum press set up.Shannon is trying to design his own interpretation of a Conoid chair...and failing.Matt is shortening his life huffing paint fumes.Woodworking in America RecapRyan, Kyler, and Paul wrote in with glowing reviews of Woodworking in America. For some it was the first ever woodworking conference while others had previous experience with the show. In all it was a positive vibe with a lot more focus on the presenters and less on the marketplace. The general feel is that we hope the show continues and can keep the smaller, education focused feel.Listener QuestionsKarter has a neighbor with great tools that he uses from time to time and asks how he can suggest that neighbor buy more tools so he can have his cast offs.Mark is resawing on his table saw with a small 8 1/4" blade and asks how he can get better results.David was recently given a bunch of wood and asks for resources to learn about which species are best for what application.Shannon Suggests:Lumber Update episode 68The Wood Databaseand this video of his lecture from WIA 2011Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Need a Job? Call WoodTalk | Wood Talk 575

Need a Job? Call WoodTalk | Wood Talk 575

On today’s show, we’re talking about…modifying a table, finish for a whiskey tumbler, salvaging parts from an old table saw, and woodworking with children.Sponsored by YouIf 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.KickbackThomas ran off the road when the title bell rang in his headphones and he thought it was a bicycle right behind him. Our message: don't wear headphones when riding your bicycle.Listener QuestionsLars wants to refinish a live edge desk and needs help matching the existing finish.Pennington wants to make a whisky tumbler from his friend's downed Red Oak tree.Peter has an unusable Rigid tablesaw and wonders if he can salvage and repurpose the parts.Jered has a 4 year old daughter and wants to work with her in the shop and needs advice.Michael wonders why shop is no longer in our schools and how to get a job in woodworking.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marque's Panic Pantry | Wood Talk 574

Marque's Panic Pantry | Wood Talk 574

We’re talking about building a table for a 3-season room, how can 6” sanders possibly be better and our go-to woodworking finishes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tinking about Matt Wearing Lycra | WoodTalk 573

Tinking about Matt Wearing Lycra | WoodTalk 573

Is traditional joinery antiquated, a safe glue for food items, starter tools for odd jobs, why so much 4/4 lumber in Illinois, and ideas for a special picture frame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cross Eye Domination | Wood Talk 572

Cross Eye Domination | Wood Talk 572

How NOT to take a Summer vacation, table saw flatness, coping with cross-eye dominance, wet legs, and plywood voids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fill Your Holes with Woodworking! | Wood Talk 571

Fill Your Holes with Woodworking! | Wood Talk 571

It’s show #571 On today’s show, we’re talking about kids getting started in woodworking, shop lighting, woodworking slumps, and hand planed vs sanded surfaces.Sponsored by YouIf 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.Listener QuestionsWeston is 13 and wants his parents to trust him around sharp tools.Jon wants to know if he should add splines to his large table top.Peter wants to know if hand planed surfaces are too smooth for some finishes.Christian asked about our shop lighting situations.Bob's been spending too much time on Instagram and asks if we ever get frustrated and disappointed with our woodworking.David's wondering if he should add support to his planer.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goooo Sleep Number Bed | Wood Talk 570

Goooo Sleep Number Bed | Wood Talk 570

It’s show #570 On today’s show, we’re talking about tool knock-offs, resawing thin stock, glue and brads, which epoxy and saving the cherry trees.Sponsored by YouIf 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.What's On the BenchShannon finished up his mother's urn.Marc is suddenly finishing floors because Matt is a bad influence.Matt is building drawer boxes like a real woodworker.Listener QuestionsCharles is in an ethical quandary about manufacturers and intellectual property of machine designs.Eric has questions about epoxy open time and which brand to use.Alex is building guitars and looking for a way to resaw thin materialShannon says, check out the luthier friendDaniels is concerned about the Cherry trees on the DC mall being cut down.Isaac asks about using brad nails to clamp glued joinery and if they are strong enough.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Prefers it Hard | Wood Talk 569

Matt Prefers it Hard | Wood Talk 569

It’s show #568 On today’s show, we’re talking about hard vs soft sanding pads, the purpose of a shavehook, PVA glue life, emotional projects, Cabinets with drawers, and practice pieces out of pine.Sponsored by YouIf 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.A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO SPONSORED THE SHOW IN RESPONSE TO OUR LEAD SPONSOR LEAVING!!!Listener QuestionsDavid wonders about the hardness of sanding pad for doing cabinet work.Jeffrey asks about using dividers between drawers on a cabinet.Chris wants to know the purpose of a shavehook and how to sharpen it.Josh has old PVA and asks if it can be used past it's shelf life, and what even is that?Check out this link from TitebondJeremy asks if we ever get emotional about finishing a project or completing a hard task.Joe asks if practicing in cheap Pine is actually detrimental.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Woodworker VS the HOA | Wood Talk 568

Woodworker VS the HOA | Wood Talk 568

It’s show #568 On today’s show, we’re talking about woodworker vs the HOA, sharpening a card scraper, flat bottom table saw cuts, and disposable blade hand planesSponsored by YouIf 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.A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO SPONSORED THE SHOW IN RESPONSE TO OUR LEAD SPONSOR LEAVING!!!What's on the Bench?Shannon is building an urn for his mom on a bum knee.Marc had some shop guests and built a table with a wiener.Matt is still making cabinets.News & KickbackAlex asks about this helical head router bit of death and how we feel about using it.Listener QuestionsFantin asks about building a new shop at his new house and how to handle the HOA.Bill is using his ATB blade to cut cabinet dados and wonders if he needs a square grind blade.Johnathan got an Accu-Burr tool to help with card scraper sharpening but asks whether he needs to go back to the stones the re-hone the edge every time before pulling the burr.Les asks about disposable blade hand planes like RALI and whether they are worth it for a new plane user.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Woodcraft | Wood Talk 567

The Blue Woodcraft | Wood Talk 567

It’s show #567 On today’s show, we’re talking about shoulder planes?, the very super cool tools fence, and a question about router fences that Matt probably can’t answer.Sponsored by YouIf 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. Thank you Patrons.WoodTalk is NOT brought to you by RocklerNo more Rockler sponsorship so yes, we have joined an ad network that is playing pre, post, and mid roll ads. Patreon supporters can subscribe to the ad free feed which can be found under the "My Membership" tab on the WoodTalk Patreon page. Or keep an eye on your inbox for the private RSS link.Listener QuestionsHoward asks about Marc's experience with the Super Cool Tools fenceMichael asks about micro adjust on a router table fence and for suggestions."Joe" asks whether a shoulder plane is useful enough to justify buying or should he stick with a paring chisel.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's Little Thing | Wood Talk 566

Matt's Little Thing | Wood Talk 566

It’s show #566 On today’s show, we’re doing another Oops! All Questions episode. We’re talking about some new tools, the longevity of glue joints, uses for CNC, and domestic hardwood alternatives.Sponsored by YouIf 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. Thank you Patrons.NewsMarc is schilling books at the St Louis Woodcraft (Green Rockler) on Saturday, February 3rd.Listener QuestionsAlex asks our thoughts on the Bullseye Borer doohickeyChris is looking for options in domestic hardwoods beyond the usual suspects.Nathan has a question about modern glues and their longevity as compared to animal based glues of days past.Rocco runs a machine shop for a school and asks how he might integrate a wood CNC into the school and curriculum.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

565 – Hating on Harvey?

565 – Hating on Harvey?

It’s show #565 On today’s show, we’re talking about power jointers vs jointer planes, finishing shop walls, which smoothing plane, and regretting Harvey Tools purchases?What's On the BenchMarc is working on Ava's vanity and discovering parts move if you leave them around long enough.Shannon has no room in his shop due to home remodeling projects...so he's rebuilding his tri bike.Matt is working on the kitchen cabinets.NewsWe were sad to learn of the passing of Erik FloripAIM acquires Popular Woodworking magazine.Listener QuestionsJustin asks about using a jointer plane vs getting a powered jointer for his mostly hybrid woodshop.Axel asks about finishing his shop walls.Luke wants a dedicated smoothing plane and asks whether a #3 or a #4 is the better choice.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

564 – Kicking Back the Kickback

564 – Kicking Back the Kickback

It’s show #564 On today’s show, we’re talking about balancing a home shop and a work shop, Black Friday recap, and a whole bunch of kickback from YOU.Sponsored by YouIf 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. Thank you Patrons.Sponsored by Rockler[caption id="attachment_48624" align="alignright" width="300"] Click to enter and win![/caption]Wood Talk is brought to you by Rockler! Rockler has been helping customers create with confidence for over 65 years. Rockler is giving away a $250 Gift Card to one lucky Wood Talk listener. Enter for your chance to win before December 31st at Rockler.com/woodtalk.KickbackAlex is a super fan with more than 26K minutes listening to WoodTalk this year.Douglas says he will build stuff off Etsy with no ethical dilemma.Alex figured out the hardware he needs for his gaming table.What's On the Dining TableWhat did we find on Black Friday sales? Mostly that we were underwhelmed with it all.Listener QuestionsAlex is thinking about maintaining 2 shops and 2 sets of tools.Alfred is looking for paint filler suggestions and wonders if he HAS to have a YouTube channel to be a successful woodworker.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

563 – Jesus Cremona

563 – Jesus Cremona

It’s show #561 On today’s show, we’re talking about gluing in the cold,dog hole placement, & Maintaining surfacing router bitsWhat's On the BenchMarc is working on a vanity and stopping for dovetail practice.Shannon is making marquetry Christmas cards.Matt finished off his sunroom and office, now back to the kitchen.Matt ReactsToday we talk about how Matt looks like JesusKickbackMark found a supplier for knockdownhardware for his gaming table in GermanyListener QuestionsWil lives up in Alberta and has an unheated shop and needs advice on doing glue ups and wood movement in the cold.Tom wants advice on wear and how many dog holes to add to his Joinery workbench.Alex asks about removing the pitch from his router surfacing bit and we suggest some handy products from Rockler for pitch removal.Ask Us a QuestionSend in questions via the contact form here on site or hit us up on IG at woodtalkshow or send us a voicemail using your phone voice memo app to woodtalkshow@gmail.comFinally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

562 – Matt Hates Podcasts

562 – Matt Hates Podcasts

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561 – Stop Touching It

561 – Stop Touching It

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560 – Don’t Hire Unskilled Nurses

560 – Don’t Hire Unskilled Nurses

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559 – Show Us Your Bottom

559 – Show Us Your Bottom

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558 – Plywood…Suck it Flat

558 – Plywood…Suck it Flat

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557 – Marc is the Way

557 – Marc is the Way

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