
Wood Talk | Woodworking
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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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Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Twitter:
@woodtalkshow
Language:
English
Contact:
7206075172
Episodes
Matching Finger Boo Boos | WoodTalk 594
11/5/2025
Sponsored by :
If 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.
It’s show #594 - On today’s show, we’re talking about finish for a commercial shelf, removable furniture tops and ripply cuts.
Woodcraft Giveaway
For November Woodcraft is back with another giveaway. This time they are giving away a Tap Room Cutting Board Kit and you can register to win by filling out the form on our website here. We will draw a winner and announce at the end of November.
What's on the Bench
Kickback
Alpine Technical WorkshopsListener Questions
Woodcraft Store Events
November 7th and 8thNovember 8 & 9thLocal Store events:Ask Us a Question
Our questions primarily come from our generous Patrons. You can also send in questions via the contact form. Or you can hit us up on Instagram at woodtalkshow. And you can even send us an email or voicemail at woodtalkshow@gmail.com
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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Duration:00:48:24
Hot Dog Flavor Notches | Wood Talk 593
10/22/2025
Grain filling turnings, crosscut sled vs mitersaw and keeping on track with a large project.
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Duration:01:05:01
Tools in Your Holes | Wood Talk 592
10/8/2025
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It’s show #591 - On today’s show, we’re talking about first aid kits, why no shapers?, when is enough, enough?, our favorite distractions when we have a creative block, and an alternative for table saw blade height adjustment.
Woodcraft Giveaway
Woodcraft is back with another giveaway for the month of October. This time they are giving away a 5 piece turning tool set and you can register to win by filling out the form on our website here. We will draw a winner and announce at the end of October.
What's on the Bench
Listener Questions
Marc's first aid kitQuality TweezersWoodcraft Store Events
All stores:
October 17 and 18thOctober 11th and 12thOctober 12thAsk Us a Question
Our questions primarily come from our generous Patrons. You can also send in questions via the contact form. Or you can hit us up on Instagram at woodtalkshow. And you can even send us an email or voicemail at woodtalkshow@gmail.com
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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Duration:01:11:35
When Possible, Complicate It! - Wood Talk 591
9/24/2025
Sponsored by Woodcraft! https://www.woodcraft.com/start
And by the generous contributions of our patrons: https://www.patreon.com/woodtalk
Today we’re talking about
Don't miss your chance to win a Wood River Mini Turning Tool Set: https://woodtalkshow.com/giveaway/
What's on the Bench
- Marc started the install of Nicole's builtin desk.
- Shannon blew off the world and went bikepacking.
- Matt is cleaning up to do more sawmilling.
Kickback
Last episode we had a question from Simon about loss of grip strength and how he should deal with it. We got some good suggestions:
- Brian suggests "Hand-i-craft" also has nerve damage in their hand, leading to them coming up with some interesting approaches to woodworking: https://www.youtube.com/@hand-i-craft
- Tommaso suggests: check out Essential Craftsman channel, he has a friend he works with who is an exceptional woodwork. The guy suffered a stroke and lost control of his dominant side, and theres a few videos on how he's dealing with it.
- Marc suggests @delbasidtimbers on IG - https://www.instagram.com/delbasidtimbers/
- Butch is impressed by how hard we work when we are actually getting paid to do the show.
Listener Questions
- Tom is making small, 3" ish circles with a router and template and seeks advice on a safe and clean way to do it. Marc suggests a sanding jig instead of a router and referenced this video from Bob Lang: https://youtu.be/m6FfXUAPx1w?si=XuydD01MByNN83DH
- John is building a workbench and asks about getting quartersawn material vs flatsawn material.
- Brandon is looking for a resource to help him identify trees so he can buy logs and know what he is getting.
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Duration:00:46:03
Diamonds are a Woodworker’s Best Friend | WoodTalk 590
9/10/2025
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It’s show #590 - On today’s show, we’re talking about… Tools we wish existed, shopping for a grinder, Why don’t you buy another super expensive, super specific tool??
Giveaway Winner!
Nathaniel Snell is the winner of the WoodRiver small shoulder plane. We had over 500 entrants and thank you for everyone who entered. The great new is Woodcraft likes the idea and there will be more of this to come.
What's on the Bench
Kickback
Dining Table Discussion
We talk about the double edged sword of specialty tools: gimmick or useful?
Listener Questions
Ask Us a Question
Our questions primarily come from our generous Patrons. You can also send in questions via the contact form. Or you can hit us up on Instagram at woodtalkshow. And you can even send us an email or voicemail at woodtalkshow@gmail.com
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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Duration:01:19:12
The Forklift Life - Wood Talk 589
8/27/2025
Sponsored by Woodcraft!
On today’s show, we’re talking about using beeswax in finish, cleaning up an old saw, and can I run these through planer??
Hey Hey Hey! Shoulder Plane Giveaway!
Marc has an extra WoodRiver small Shoulder Plane and he is going to give it away to one lucky person. Fill out the form here and take your chance to wind a shiny, steampunk looking shoulder plane. Hurry, because we will select the winner on the next show.
What's on the Bench
Kickback
Shapr3DListener Questions
Sandflex BlocksWizards Metal PolishWoodcraft Store Events
All SeptemberWoodcraft of HawaiiOmahaSeattleIndianapolisGrand RapidsBoise
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Duration:00:54:44
Bumping on It! - WT588
8/13/2025
On today’s show, we’re talking about sealing templates, magnets in our projects, and to flatten or penetrate first?
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Duration:00:51:56
The Most Serious and Sad Show We've Ever Done | WT587
7/23/2025
On today’s show, we’re talking about… SERIOUS WOODWORKING DRAMA, our recommendation for a zero VOC finish, carpenters vs woodworkers, and grain vs figure.
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Duration:00:57:27
AI and How We Use It | WT586
7/9/2025
On today’s show, we’re talking about… the role of AI in our work, sanding through the grits, and vertical grain drawer fronts.
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Duration:01:03:46
Riding the Beam Saw | Wood Talk 585
6/25/2025
Sponsored by Woodcraft!
How to lower your chances of back injury in the shop, cutting the end of a workbench, designing with secondary woods, super-duper ultra mega laminated benchtop
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Duration:00:54:35
Matt's Special Funk | WoodTalk 584
6/11/2025
It’s show # - On today’s show, we’re talking about… are you missing something by NOT engaging in CNC and digital design, cutting a burl, blame the sealer or blame the wood
Sponsored by You
If 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 Bench
Listener Questions
Ask Us a Question
Send 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.com
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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Duration:00:52:36
Falling Out of Love with Woodworking | WT583
5/28/2025
Answering emails from Patrons!
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Duration:00:38:50
Tariffied Shopping Spree!! | WoodTalk 582
5/21/2025
It’s show #582 - On today’s show, we’re talking about tear out on cherry, stock prep time savings: planer or jointer, and there’s bugs in my nut wood.
Sponsored by Woodcraft
Woodcraft is looking out for you guys. Do you know how?
They want to make sure you know what to expect when it comes to this whole tariff debacle. Because tariffs are obviously going to impact a LOT of the major power tool purchases woodworkers make in the foreseeable future.
So while details and dates are somewhat fluid, here are the most current timelines:
Woodcraft is trying to be as transparent as possible and they’ll be sending out emails about this in the future. Bottom line is, prices are going up. Woodcraft didn’t set the prices so don’t shoot the messenger.
So if you’re in the market and were thinking about making a major purchase, it probably behooves you to do it now.
In fact, here’s one better. When you go to woodcraft.com, you’ll get a little popup offering you a discount for signing up for their newsletter. Do it, because you can save 10% off your first order. Exclusions apply so you’ll want to read that fine text but hey, a discount’s a discount.
Sponsored by You
If 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 Bench
Kickback
Listener Questions
slick planer sled jigAsk Us a Question
Send 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.com
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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Duration:00:53:55
Well, So Much for Quitting | WoodTalk 581
5/7/2025
It’s show #581 - On today’s show, we’re talking about…making stains suck less, cutting angled tenons, and what to do with all that ash? PLUS we have a new sponsor of the show!
Sponsored by You
If 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 Bench
Kickback
Layout.computerNew Sponsor - Woodcraft
We reminisce about our early Woodcraft store experiences and the classes we have taken there. We are thrilled to be a part of that journey for other woodworkers and look forward to working with Woodcraft.
Listener Questions
making a blotch controlAsh BorerAsk Us a Question
Send 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.com
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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Duration:01:19:05
Woodworking Blue Balls | Wood Talk 580
4/2/2025
Hand tool frustration, feeling guilty about shop time, chunks of crotch, shop dehumidification, and glamor shots
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Duration:01:23:28
Pottery Wheel Hooch | Wood Talk 579
1/23/2025
On today’s show, we’re talking about first aid in the shop, free modeling software, wood in movies, which handsaw to buy, keeping those tootsies comfortable in the shop, finding the center of an edge, and sanding safely.
Sponsored by You
If 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 Bench
Kickback
Listener Questions
Ask Us a Question
Send 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.com
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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Duration:01:31:48
Black Friday is Dead | Wood Talk 578
12/11/2024
On today’s show, we’re talking about things to think about when woodworking in the desert, non-digital information sources, cutting large cookies without the big tools, and buying your first dust collector
Sponsored by You: https://patreon.com/woodtalk
What's on the Bench
+Marc is making plywood workbenches and hating his life
+Shannon is crafting a craft beer Christmas
+Matt is using drawer slides and wishes he wasn't
Kickback
So many of you wrote in to say how much the burnout episode spoke to you. From those dealing with the loss of a parent to those struggling to find time for woodworking. Burnout is a very real issue and we are so thankful for all of you who commented and took the time to write to us about your own personal experiences with it.
Listener Questions
+Mike lives in the AZ desert and wonders how his dry climate changes how he woodworks and what he needs to consider when he builds projects that end up in much more humid climates.
+Lucas inherited a shop that is already plumbed for dust collection and asks about buying his first dust collector.
+Dane has a big hunk of burl that he resawed to make a chair seat. It took him a long time and left him exhausted and asks how he could improve other than buying a different tool.
+Jeremy spends enough time in front of a computer and asks how we feel about woodworking magazines as a way to get more woodworking knowledge.
Ask Us a Question: https://woodtalkshow.com/questions/
Finally you can find us individually at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker
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Duration:00:59:21
Marc Needs a David Marks Injection | Wood Talk 577
11/30/2024
We’re talking about… BURNOUT!!!, a tight riving knife, making big under-bevels, buying bulk lumber, and uneven table legs.
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Duration:00:59:41
Make Woodworking in America Great Again | Wood Talk 576
11/13/2024
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 woods
Sponsored by You
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What's on the Bench
Woodworking in America Recap
Ryan, 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 Questions
Shannon Suggests:
Lumber Update episode 68The Wood Databaseand this video of his lecture from WIA 2011
Ask Us a Question
Send 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.com
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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Duration:00:56:59
Need a Job? Call WoodTalk | Wood Talk 575
10/30/2024
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 You
If 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.
Kickback
Thomas 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 Questions
Ask Us a Question
Send 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.com
Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at mattcremona, woodwhisperer, and renaissancewoodworker
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Duration:00:43:01