<p>On today’s show, we’re talking about Alex Snodgrass. Like, the entire time. From his early days as a mustachioed little baby to today, as he’s in the home stretch of his Next Cut Tour.</p><p>We’re recording live at the Woodcraft Vendor Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky, which means this is the first face-to-face Wood Talk recording in years.</p><p>Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://bit.ly/4tFHoGv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Woodcraft</a>, the leading authority in woodworking, making, and creating. They have the tools, supplies, expertise, and hands-on classes to inspire creativity at every level.</p><p>Use code <strong>WT2026</strong> for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply.</p><p>The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/woodtalk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/woodtalk</a>.</p><p><strong>What’s on the Bench</strong></p><p>This week, the bench is all Alex.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>We talk about how the Next Cut Tour is going.</li><li>We ask why Alex became so closely associated with bandsaws.</li><li>We discuss whether the world has enough bandsaw reindeer yet.</li><li>We get into small-shop and startup bandsaw setup advice.</li></ul><p><strong>Questions for Alex</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Matt Parker asks how old Alex was when he first grew that glorious mustache.</li><li>Tom asks how to deal with a 14" Powermatic bandsaw with a riser kit that refuses to track straight.</li><li>Greg Batt asks whether upgrading a common 14" bandsaw from a 1 HP motor to a 2 HP motor is worth the cost and effort.</li><li>Joe Lapolito asks how often a hobbyist needs to go through Alex’s full bandsaw setup process once the machine has been dialed in.</li><li>Martin asks how to clean the blade and machine after cutting wet wood.</li><li>We also ask why Carter guides over blocks or other bearing guides.</li><li>And when a bandsaw blade breaks, what’s the first thing to check?</li></ul><p><strong>Links and Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/alex-snodgrass-the-next-cut-tour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alex Snodgrass, The Next Cut Tour</a></li></ul><p><strong>Local Woodcraft Events and Classes</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Minneapolis:</strong> Summer Lumber Deal runs through June 20. Get a $20 gift card with a $100 lumber purchase.</li><li><strong>Minneapolis:</strong> Free Bandsaw Tune Up demo, Saturday, June 20 at 1pm.</li><li><strong>Boise:</strong> 3 Stone Cairn Lamp class.</li><li><strong>Greenville:</strong> Celtic Knot Rolling Pin class.</li></ul><p><strong>Contact the Show</strong></p><p>Send questions at <strong>woodtalkshow.com</strong>, find us on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woodtalkshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@woodtalkshow</a>, or send us a voicemail using your phone to <strong>[email protected]</strong>.</p><p>You can find the guys individually on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattcremona/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mattcremona</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woodwhisperer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@woodwhisperer</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/renaissancewoodworker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@renaissancewoodworker</a>.</p><p>Thanks to Todd and Margaret.</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>