STL356: Unconscious Competency

Shop Talk Live - Fine Woodworking by Shop Talk Live

Dec 12, 202558:04Games & Hobbies

Vic Tesolin and Ben Strano talk sharpening, saw choices, scrap hoarding, favorite woods, disappointing tools, shop snacks, wood shop EDC, and the moment woodworking finally made sense. For more information about our eLea...

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