Guest 1: Joe Taylor - Director of Sales for Rikon Joe gave us the ins and outs of a few of Rikon's new products Model 10-326DVR: 14″ Deluxe Bandsaw with Smart Motor DVR Control Blade Speed – Variable from 100 RPM (45 SFPM) to 2,375 RPM (4400 SFPM) Continuous Torque – 1.75 HP will never slow down producing a beautiful/smooth cut Safer Operation – Fast electronic braking and load spike detection Patent Pending – Spring Loaded Tool-less Guide System Effortless Cutting – Fifteen suggested speed settings for wood/metal/plastic plus one custom range Joe shared some exciting news about the Model 70-800: 4-Piece Woodturning System Guest 2: Nancy Hiller From Jim: In terms of their aesthetic value, is there a line for you between fine furniture and cabinetry? From Jeff: If you could only design, or build, which would it be and why? Free Plan: Architectural Wall Cabinet Arts and crafts maker presents a fresh twist on a period design by Nancy R. Hiller #270–Sep/Oct 2018 Issue The Pro's Corner Professional woodworkers sharing the information, for professional woodworkers new and old Guest 3: Christian Becksvoort From Scott: What are your top five records at the moment? From Josh: What Shaker element do see reproduced poorly in modern versions of the classics? From Erick: What finish are you using on most of your pieces, polyurethane or oil? And why? A True Oil Finish Nontoxic and easily repaired, this traditional finish is still worth considering by Christian Becksvoort #152–Nov/Dec 2001 Issue  The Classic Shaker Style Discover the difference between the masterful and the near-miss by Christian Becksvoort #229–Nov/Dec 2012 Issue  Guest 4: Vic Tesolin From Kevin: What aspects of woodworking do you see most newer students totally over think? From Steve: Awhile ago, you posted a video of a tattoo that had leaves representing your favorite woods to work with. For those of us who are crap at identifying tree leaves, what are your favorite woods to build with? 4 Planes for Joinery Get perfect dadoes, grooves, rabbets, and tenons in no time By Vic Tesolin #246–Mar/Apr 2015 Issue 7 Questions with Vic Tesolin Simple really, we ask Vic questions, and he answers them Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@taunton.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page.