Uploaded May 2017 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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ON TODAY'S SHOW

Welcome to Episode #081. Tonight we are going to talk about chisel tips and how to shape a handle by hand. We are joined tonight by our guest host Jay Bates of Jays Custom Creations.

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WHAT'S GOING ON IN OUR SHOP?

Drew - New jigs for the crosscut sled and more plans to prep (spline jig and another miter jig)  Not to mention a brand new router fence.

Jeremy - Cutting and filming the butterfly/bowtie inlays for the table top.

Jay - Complete shop rearrange for better workflow, waiting for lumber to dry, learning how to use the Hybrid Pantorouter

QUESTIONS

Iamthebeardlessman: Do you have any tips on using chisels?

PRODUCT/TOOL RECOMMENDATION

Jeremy - Tarter Woodworking Router Templates (bit.ly/tarterwoodworking)

Drew - Ryobi One+ Hybrid String Lights (bit.ly/ryobiLEDcablelight)

Jay - Trend leather for strop and buffing compound (amzn.to/2oPCsPM & amzn.to/2qbReEg)

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