Why We Don't Use Metric | WT615

On today’s show, we’re talking about whether it’s finally time to go metric, using live oak for a workbench and dining table, and the Jointmaker Pro.

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This week, we thank:

• John Emerson
• Chris
• Tim Dahl

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What’s on the Bench

• Marc has been working on maker space upgrades and PM2000 fixes.
• Matt is getting ready for sawing.
• Shannon is doing fall cleaning, and his air filter finally gave up.

Kickback

• Kyle follows up on the smoke detector question from episode 614. He installed a flame detector in his garage because he has lawn care batteries, two EVs, and a whole-home battery backup in there. It detects actual flame instead of smoke, and it sends him a phone notification.

Questions

• Mick Monahan asks whether it’s finally time to switch woodworking over to the metric system.
• John Emmerson asks whether California live oak makes sense for a Roubo workbench, a dining table, and whether its density affects the finishing plan.
• Lars asks Shannon when he actually uses the Jointmaker Pro and whether it earns its keep in a shop that already has a full set of tools.

Links and Resources

• Woodcraft
• Wood Talk Newsletter
• Flame Detector

Woodcraft Deals

• All Rikon bandsaws are 10% off through September 30.
• Starrett bandsaw blades are 20% off through September 30.

Local Woodcraft Events and Classes

• September 18 and 19, participating Woodcraft stores: Kreg Demo Days.
• September 19, Richmond, Virginia: Art of the Blade Festival.
• September 24, Columbus, Ohio: Turning a Fishing Lure.
• September 25 through 29, New England: Alex Snodgrass continues his Maximizing Your Bandsaw tour.
• September 26, St. Louis, Missouri: Woodcraft’s Maker’s Resource Event with Marc Spagnuolo, the St. Louis Woodworkers Guild, and local makerspaces.
• Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store at Woodcraft.com.

Contact the Show

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You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker.

Thanks to Todd and Margaret.

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