STL372: David Bedrosian Is a Clever Dude

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David Bedrosian’s Instagram

Video: David’s dust collection system.

Video: The Fritz and Franz jig for sliding table saws.

Video: Machining aluminum for the Fritz and Franz jig.

Video: Using plastic alignment pins during a glue-up.

Video: Using dowel pins on a template routing jig.

Dowel Pins on McMaster-Carr

Video: David’s modified drill press with a linear actuator.

Machinist’s Tools in the Woodshop

Highly accurate and quite affordable, these measuring devices can fine-tune your machines and elevate your woodwork

Panel Clamps

These clamps are used with shopmade wood battens of any length keep boards flat and aligned when gluing up a panel.

Durable Outdoor Table

Ipe table will seat six and weather many seasons

New England American Craft Tour Announced!

Follow the roots of American woodworking through the historic workshops, museums, schools, and makers that have preserved the craft for generations. From Boston’s colonial trades and the renowned North Bennet Street School to the hand-tool makers of Maine, the shipwrights of Mystic Seaport, and world-class furniture collections in Connecticut, this immersive New England tour offers rare behind-the-scenes access to the people, places, and traditions that continue to inspire woodworkers today. Along the way, explore charming coastal towns, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and experience the rich woodworking heritage of New England.

Questions

From Ben Strano:

What was the inspiration for the Fritz and Franz jig? What was the inspiration behind the naming?

Dave from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada:

I’ve been woodworking for about 5 years, and I enjoy your podcast. I’ve been trying to get better about dust collection in my shop, but I seem to be missing something. I feel like I’m not getting all the dust from the machines, and it’s getting into the air. I’m using a 2 hp King Industrial DC with a felt bag on top and a bag on the bottom. I only use one machine at a time and switch the hose from machine to machine. I use the DC with a cabinet saw, jointer, and planer. Any thoughts on why I’m getting a lot of airborne dust?

Rick from Greensboro, North Carolina:

Recently I moved into a much larger shop, and I have the space for a full-size table saw. I’m trying to decide on something like a SawStop cabinet saw or a sliding saw like the Hammer K3. Can the Hammer do the same things as a traditional table saw? I’m upgrading from a SawStop Jobsite Pro.

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