Today you will meet John Furniss. John is a skilled wood turner who feeds his passion for woodworking by creating unique items that he sells to adoring fans. Another unique thing about John is that he is completely blind. I can hear your reaction now, how does a blind man do wood turning? Well john is going to tell us all about it.

John Furniss - The Blind Woodsman

It's Wood is a show about all things woodworking from the tools we use, to the companies who make them and the artisans who use them. Remember, if its wood, we're good. Each episode I will talk with people from all aspects of wood, tools and woodworking.

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we are going to meet Ben Sherrill. of benediction works. Ben is a fellow wood nerd who’s woodworking focus is currently on creating hand carved spoons and similar type projects.  He allowed us to invade his shop this morning and we will learn all about him on this show.

Ben Sherrill - Benediction Works

Today I am going to introduce you to Mark Downing of Atelier. With over 40 years of experience he has been a creator in so many disciplines, woodworking, metal working, design, general contracting to name just a few. We will discuss what it’s like to be a maker and how it affected his journey through life.

Mark Downing - Atelier

Today I want to introduce you to Gloria Wilson of Meraki woods. 
Gloria is a long-time woodworker and sawdust therapy specialist according to her business cards. We will talk about her love of using recycled materials and what it is like to sell her items at gift shows 
We will also talk about how meeting people at these shows brings her such joy.

Gloria Wilson  - Meraki Woods

This time on it’s wood I am speaking with Brody Cousineau of Cousineau wood products over the internet. 
His company creates beautiful color laminated wood that I have been using for many years. The striking array of color combinations available make some great looking projects.

Brody Cousineau - Cousineau Wood Products

I must admit I have never found wood flooring very fascinating, little did I know the amount of design, thought and passion that can go into it. Today I am here with John Dupra of Revel woods and he is going to take us into the realm of wood floors. I hope you find this as interesting as I do now

John Furniss - The Blind Woodsman

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