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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2025 · 1H 44M

Ep 95: The Fir Fighters

from Beat Around The Bench Podcast · host Colton, Jess and Ross

Prime Rib Showdown – The crew debates the best way to cook prime rib, with sides ranging from classic baked potatoes to balsamic Brussels sprouts. Someone suggests shredding prime rib for grilled cheese, which might be either a stroke of genius or a crime against steak.Woodshop Drama – Colton spills the details on a co-worker quitting mid-write-up. It’s the kind of workplace drama that makes sanding wood seem like a peaceful escape.The Table Repair That Should Have Been Left Alone – A massive pine table, previously "fixed" in a way that defies both logic and physics, lands in the shop. The guys brainstorm how to repair it properly without making things worse.Lasers, Epoxy, and Fire – Rick considers buying a high-tech laser for restoration work, which naturally leads to wild excitement. Meanwhile, Ross attempts an ambitious charred-wood epoxy table, only to set the whole thing on fire in the process.Cabinetry Challenges and the Nightmare Wine Fridge – Jess takes on a high-end condo project, installing slat walls, hidden panels, and a wine fridge that costs more than a used truck. The fridge turns out to be the most complicated appliance install of all time.The Great Guitar Distressing Debate – The crew debates whether pre-distressed guitars are a work of art or just a way to fake a history of gigs. Colton relives the horror of being forced to beat up a furniture piece to make it look "authentic."Restoring Old Tools and Waxing Philosophical – The guys discuss the best way to restore old tools, whether paste wax is worth the hassle, and how much time they’ve all spent cleaning up decades of rust.A perfect episode for woodworking fanatics, food lovers, and anyone who enjoys a little chaos in the shop. Tune in for shop talk, food fights, and at least one accidental fire.

Prime Rib Showdown – The crew debates the best way to cook prime rib, with sides ranging from classic baked potatoes to balsamic Brussels sprouts. Someone suggests shredding prime rib for grilled cheese, which might be either a stroke of genius or a crime against steak.Woodshop Drama – Colton spills the details on a co-worker quitting mid-write-up. It’s the kind of workplace drama that makes sanding wood seem like a peaceful escape.The Table Repair That Should Have Been Left Alone – A massive pine table, previously "fixed" in a way that defies both logic and physics, lands in the shop. The guys brainstorm how to repair it properly without making things worse.Lasers, Epoxy, and Fire – Rick considers buying a high-tech laser for restoration work, which naturally leads to wild excitement. Meanwhile, Ross attempts an ambitious charred-wood epoxy table, only to set the whole thing on fire in the process.Cabinetry Challenges and the Nightmare Wine Fridge – Jess takes on a high-end condo project, installing slat walls, hidden panels, and a wine fridge that costs more than a used truck. The fridge turns out to be the most complicated appliance install of all time.The Great Guitar Distressing Debate – The crew debates whether pre-distressed guitars are a work of art or just a way to fake a history of gigs. Colton relives the horror of being forced to beat up a furniture piece to make it look "authentic."Restoring Old Tools and Waxing Philosophical – The guys discuss the best way to restore old tools, whether paste wax is worth the hassle, and how much time they’ve all spent cleaning up decades of rust.A perfect episode for woodworking fanatics, food lovers, and anyone who enjoys a little chaos in the shop. Tune in for shop talk, food fights, and at least one accidental fire.

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