<p>It’s show #605 - On today’s show, we’re talking about, woodworking as therapy, is my wood dry enough for a workbench?, dealing with oil stains on plywood.</p><p><br></p><h3>Sponsored by :</h3><p><a href="https://www.woodcraft.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://woodtalkshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WoodcraftJGS_horizontallime-1024x86.png"></a></p><p>Use code <strong>WT2026</strong>&nbsp;for 10% off - Exclusions apply.</p><h2>What's On the Bench</h2><ul><li>Marc did some finish tests and packed up a bunch of boxes of Preppin' Weapons.</li><li>Matt installed the breakfast bench.</li><li>Shannon did a french polish on a ring box.</li></ul><h3>Kickback and Stuff</h3><ul><li>Von has now listened to all the show and he tells us what all the people in his life thought about this feat.</li><li>Joel took our advice and bought a planer and thanks to a deal on Amazon got a DW735 with extension beds and extra knives for less than the list price of the planer.</li><li>Wayne reponded to our inquiry about sanding at the table saw and he uses the Mike Farrington disc with a 10 degree taper.</li></ul><h2>Listener Questions</h2><ul><li>Hamilton asks about getting into the shop when going through tough times.</li><li>Mike has a White Oak log sawn into boards with his new Roubo bench and asks about building it green vs letting the wood dry a bit.</li><li>Steven is building a painted wall light box that has an oil spill on the plywood. He asks about cleaning it up vs just getting new plywood.</li></ul><h2>Selected Woodcraft Events</h2><p><strong>Store Specific Events:</strong></p><ul><li>Mother’s Day Street Market – May 2nd , 9am-2pm – Greenville, SC</li><li>Meet local Makers &amp; Creatives showcasing their skills and treasures.</li></ul><p><strong>Classes</strong></p><p>Atlanta, GA: Mother’s Week Classes – May 2nd-7th</p><ul><li>Bud Vase, Colorful Coasters, Small Bowl, Sushi Set</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Ask Us a Question</h3><p>Our questions primarily come from our generous <a href="http://www.patreon.com/woodtalk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patrons</a>. You can also send in questions via the <a href="https://woodtalkshow.com/questions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact form.</a> Or you can hit us up on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagam.com/woodtalkshow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">woodtalkshow.</a> And you can even send us an email or voicemail at [email protected]</p><p>Finally you can find us individually on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/mattcremona" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mattcremona</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/woodwhisperer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">woodwhisperer</a>, and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/renaissancewoodworker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">renaissancewoodworker</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>