Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:12 - It’s show #552 On today’s show, we're talking about trusting other people’s measurements, domino vs dowel joinery, split top or not, and dealing with the poor decisions of previous homeowners.
00:00:36 - Sponsored by Rockler. Rockler.com/woodtalk Click to enter and win!
00:00:52 - 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. Thank you Patrons.
Kickback
00:01:30 - Jason has some tips for cleaning your Rockler Silicone bench mat in the most efficient manner.
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What's On the Dining Table
00:04:18 - Marc is doing some home renovation and struggling with the previous owner's millwork choices. We talk about weird trim carpentry solutions we have seen.
Listener Questions
00:22:45 - Mark asks why the Domino over a dowel joint and we discuss options like the Beadlock joinery system and how they can be just as effective.
00:24:50 - Chris is faced with building an entertainment center where he may have to trust someone else's measurements for the built in unit.
00:29:00 - Jason got his hands on a Maple slab for a workbench top and asks why make a split top vs keeping it as a single slab.
Ask Us a Question
Send in questions via the contact form (woodtalkshow.com/questions/) or hit us up on Instagram 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
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:12 - It’s show #552 On today’s show, we're talking about trusting other people’s measurements, domino vs dowel joinery, split top or not, and dealing with the poor decisions of previous homeowners.
00:00:36 - Sponsored by Rockler. Rockler.com/woodtalk Click to enter and win!
00:00:52 - 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. Thank you Patrons.
Kickback
00:01:30 - Jason has some tips for cleaning your Rockler Silicone bench mat in the most efficient manner.
thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/shaker-table
What's On the Dining Table
00:04:18 - Marc is doing some home renovation and struggling with the previous owner's millwork choices. We talk about weird trim carpentry solutions we have seen.
Listener Questions
00:22:45 - Mark asks why the Domino over a dowel joint and we discuss options like the Beadlock joinery system and how they can be just as effective.
00:24:50 - Chris is faced with building an entertainment center where he may have to trust someone else's measurements for the built in unit.
00:29:00 - Jason got his hands on a Maple slab for a workbench top and asks why make a split top vs keeping it as a single slab.
Ask Us a Question
Send in questions via the contact form (woodtalkshow.com/questions/) or hit us up on Instagram 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
