I Am Bad At Gridfinity And My Printer Agrees | Woodworking Morning Show

Written on 08/18/2026
viktor-api

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Is Traditional Finishing Dead? (free article) https://thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/is-traditional-finishing-dead/

American Mantelpieces by Gary Katz and Todd Murdock (pre-order, not on Amazon yet) https://garymkatz.com/new-book

Nelko P21 portable label maker (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4fYZxdi

Marc’s Bookshelf https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer

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Chapters

  • 00:00:00 Cold open
  • 00:01:04 Good morning, and what is on the show
  • 00:02:41 Shout-outs and how to get your question in
  • 00:04:36 New article: Is Traditional Finishing Dead
  • 00:06:16 Story time: shop organization and Gridfinity
  • 00:09:49 The 3D print that failed overnight
  • 00:10:51 Is Gridfinity actually worth it
  • 00:13:38 Saw This: Tallahassee tung oil and why hexane matters
  • 00:18:14 Super chat: in over his skis
  • 00:19:41 American Mantelpieces by Gary Katz
  • 00:21:52 Question: digital calipers and feeler gauges
  • 00:23:08 The label maker that beat the Brother P Touch
  • 00:27:43 Greg’s Long View: you are more ready than you think
  • 00:30:02 Greg’s chairs and how Guild courses walk you through it
  • 00:32:10 Question: conversion varnish for kitchen cabinets
  • 00:34:08 Question: band saw outfeed tables
  • 00:36:11 Question: how to ship a blanket chest across the country
  • 00:39:25 Question: what makes furniture fine furniture
  • 00:44:22 Question: the verdict on the old videos live stream
  • 00:47:55 Amazon Prime, fast channels, and where the old shows live now
  • 00:49:21 Question: What is our favorite project we built together
  • 00:50:39 Question: are sliding table saws worth it now
  • 00:52:26 Question: labeling heat shrink tubing
  • 00:53:40 Giveaway: the book and a Guild course
  • 00:54:53 Open house tonight, 7 to 8 Central
  • 00:57:14 Picking the winners
  • 00:58:47 Store update and Morning Show swag
  • 01:00:25 Wrap up