Episode 21 - Biggest Screw Up, Who Inspires You, Painting Plywood, and MUCH More!

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodshoplife

Guys Questions:

1) I’m interested to know, before youtube and Instagram, who inspired you? -ralphbrackney

2) Is there any issue with the combo machines having a shorter bed length for the planer aspect? - Brent

 

Seans Questions:

1) What is your biggest screw up/mistake on a project and what did you do to fix, cover up or a notable screw up with a clever fix. Not the worst but you got creative with the fix.
-R2 Woodworking.

2) I just wanted to say thank you guys for sharing your wealth of knowledge on the subject of woodworking. I work as a law enforcement officer and listening to your podcasts on my way home from work help me not only unwind but expand my understanding of the craft.

I am a hobbyist who is just getting into woodworking and was curious if you guys could point me in the right direction of specific written literature so I can really nail down the basics before moving on to more complex tasks.

Thanks again,

Luke

 

Huys Questions:

1)Regarding thin kerf blades - seems like you guys didn't like them? I bought a "Freud" thin kerf ripping blade for my underpowered Delta from Lowes. That Freud thin kerf completed changed my saw for the better. Huge difference. Anyway were you guys worried about flex or something with the thin kerf? I didn't understand. - JJ

2) Years ago, before I really got into woodworking, I painted some cheap 1/4” plywood for a project. I only painted one side and over (very little) time the pieces curled up like taco shells. Since then, I have always finished both sides of the plywood. I am currently making a shelving unit that will be wedged into a corner. I am using 3/4” blondewood ply from the big box stores. The backside of the shelving unit will never be seen. On plywood this thick, do I still need to keep painting both sides? If so, does it need an equal number of coats on both sides? - Hunter Robinson

Books mentioned:

Essential Joinery

Illustrated Cabinetmaking

The Why and How of Woodworking

The Anarchist's Tool Chest

Understanding Wood

The Complete Illustrated Guide To Joinery

Our Social Media Picks:

Guy: @tim_noone_furnituredesign

Sean: @haltaylor_rocks

Huy: @bbumslife