Episode 36 - Veneer Glue, Capacity or Helical Cutter, Cheap Bits & MUCH More!

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodshoplife   Guys Questions 1) Can you speak a little in general about expansion and contraction of wood with some basic Do Not vs. Do when it comes to glueing and allowing wood movement?  Thanks in advance, I am learning a ton! April 2) Hey Guys, I’ve got a question for the podcast that I’ve never heard anyone address. Is it worth it to invest in high-dollar drill bits?  As a hobbiest on a tight budget, I generally get new bits at the box store, but sometimes I can look at them while they are spinning, and tell that they are not spinning straight. They seem to do the job, but I always wondered if having better bits (or possibly a better drill, I guess) is worth the money? Thanks, and love the great show format. Sincerely, Scott A. Jackson, TN   Sean's Questions 1) Hello, I would like your opinion what would be the better upgrade option around the 300-400 dollar range. I currently have a 60's era Delta 6" jointer with a 1.5HP motor and am debating on whether I should upgrade to a carbide helical cutter head or should I upgrade my capacity with a used 8" jointer which I can usually find around here for about a hundred more. Thanks for the podcast, it's going great! - Travis 2) Love your podcast. Your show is amazing and I love all three of your social stuff. Guy, your YouTube page is amazingly helpful for me. I'm a hobbiest woodworker who sells pieces based upon commission only. I've been building out my shop via commissioned projects over the past 4 years. I started with all HD Ryobi stationary tools to learn on and now am upgrading to more professional tools. Here's what I have so far: Laguna F2 hybrid table saw, just got it and love it, it took some mods for dust collection but it's awesome. Wen drill press. Craftsman used lathe(got it for $100 from a neighbor) basically brand new. Rigid miter saw station. Porter and cable router on a homemade table. Dust collection system with a shop vac and dust deputy. 10 inch wen band saw. My question is what do I get next? Drum sander? Or planer/jointer combo? My budget is around $1200 and space is an issue. I work in a 1 car garage. I do have everything on wheels except the table saw. Hope I didn't ramble. Keep up the great work. Brad  Huy's Questions 1) What glue do you use for veneering? Are there any circumstances when you would change the glue your using, such as curved panels, color of veneer, or purchased vs shop sawn veneer?Douglas 2) I don’t think I have heard y’all talk about these before so here you go. Woodpecker tools. What do y’all think of them?  Are there better or cheaper tools out there that will work as good? I have a few Woodpecker tools and I really like them and find them very useful but just looking for other options out there. I also have bought a few of their one time tools and have been very pleased with them. Keep up the great work guys! - Troy   Thanks to Maverick Abrasives for sponsoring this episode!