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The episode discusses finding a woodworking mentor, bench dogs, and processing riven oak into boards.

On today’s show, we’re talking about finding a woodworking mentor, leaning bench dogs, and turning riven oak into boards. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft , your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk . This week, we thank: Ben Dadover Dick Knotts Phil McCracken Sign up for the Wood Talk Newsletter . What’s on the Bench Marc started messing with Gridfinity and is wondering whether that was a mistake. Matt is between things. Shannon shellacked his chest, and now the girls all swoon. Kickback Alexander Hähnsen asks whether the best Wood Talk listening experience is to keep working backward from newer episodes or go all the way back to episode 1. Kyler Goodwin and Dave suggest using an ozone generator to help remove the odor from Shannon’s chest of…

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