Reitan Convenience Invests in Sustainable C-Stores
The chain’s new PBX brand will open this summer in Sweden as a “living lab.”
March 03, 2021
STOCKHOLM While many retailers paused their sustainability projects due to the pandemic, Reitan Convenience Sweden AB continued to accelerate and launch the new brand PBX with the ambition of creating the world s most sustainable convenience store.
The store, which will open in Stockholm mid-year, will function as a so-called “living lab,” where Reitan Convenience can test its sustainability strategy in a fast and efficient way. Reitan will use the store to directly investigate and evaluate what is most sustainable in terms of both operations and supply, in order to speed up sustainability work in its other operations.
STL235: Are saw guides really cheating?
Vic Tesolin joins Mike and Ben to discuss jack planes, smoothing planes, shop lighting, and if saw guides are cheating or not. Feb 26, 2021
From Bob:
I have another question about planes. I hear you talk about jack and smoothing planes. You also talk about #4 and #5 planes. Sometimes you will talk about a #4 smoother or a #4 jack. Can you explain the difference between a smoothing plane and a jack plane? Does it have something to do with the way it is sharpened or the way it is set up? Enquiring mind would like to know.
Interesting dovetail layout tools
Do your dovetails go wrong at the dreaded transfer? If so, collinear marking might be the answer you ve been looking for.
A few months ago, I received an email from a manufacturer asking if they could quote something I said on Shop Talk Live, our podcast. This has happened before, and I always want to make sure it isn’t viewed as an endorsement of a product. The quote they were hoping to use was “
“Outside of sawing technique, most dovetailing issues can be traced back to a bad transfer from the tail board to the pin board.” I have likely said that many times on the podcast, so I can’t deny that one! Go ahead, I’ll stand behind that quote.
STL232: The Mike Mascelli Finishing Show!
Mike Mascelli basically takes over the podcast and answers listeners questions on finishing and upholstery! Jan 15, 2021
From Chip Stoltzfus:
I have been a professional woodworker for almost 25 years. I started out in a large shop making church furniture and have since worked mostly in smaller cabinet shops. In that time every finisher I have worked with has said that you shouldn’t sand with higher than 120 or 150 grit sandpaper. They claimed once you get higher than 150 it polishes the wood and will not let the stain adhere like it was designed. Yet I often hear you talking about sanding to 320 and higher before finishing. All the shops I’ve worked at have used a wiping stain with some type of lacquer topcoat. Is the difference in sanding due to different finishes? I have started using some Rubio Monocoat and I’ve noticed that it gives a smoother finish if the piece is sanded to the higher grits. Thanks for your time and k
STL231: Fancy router tables vs. plywood with a hole in it
Mike and Ben discuss oddball panel glue-up theories, the need for a fancy router table, smooth moves, and Mike s upcoming book. Dec 18, 2020
From Paul:
Let’s say one is making a wider panel or tabletop from solid stock so that a glue-up is required to obtain the necessary width.
When preparing the stock, I know there are valid reasons for ripping the boards into narrower strips. The board might be wider than your jointer, or your stock might be cupped enough that you will end up too thin if you try to remove all the cup at once. Sometimes you see it said that by ripping the stock and flipping every other board over before gluing you will end up with a panel that stays flatter. I don’t like to do it that way because it makes hand planing a pain, but I understand the idea.