MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

By Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst

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What's MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations about?

The Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast brings to you in-depth interviews with woodworkers of note in our community - from outstanding hobbyists to award winning, international woodworkers.  We also bring to you a bit of woodworking news and other items of note. And we wrap things up with our fortnightly beer recommendations. Whether you are a hand-tool, powertool, or hybrid woodworker, we think you will find something of interest in every episode.

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MWA479 - William Boyle Inte...

11.28.2023

William Boyle joins us this episode. Bill is a professional chairmaker and instructor. He makes some truly outstanding Windsor Chairs and teaches chairmaking out of his shop in Illinois. Bill utilizes some interesting techniques and salesmanship in his chair making ...

MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations episodes:

11.28.2023 MWA479 - William Boyle Interview William Boyle joins us this episode. Bill is a professional chairmaker and instructor. He makes some truly outstanding Windsor Chairs and teaches chairmaking out of his shop in Illinois. Bill utilizes some interesting techniques and salesmanship in his chair making ...
11.21.2023 MWA478 - Rick de Roque & 5 Questions Rick returns to answer to the 5 Questions. We have a lively conversation about Veritas vs. Lie-Nielsen, sharpening, Greene & Greene furniture - plus a little college football. Check it out! Rick de Roque: @rick4212 on Instagram MWA Podcast - ...
11.14.2023 MWA477 - Rick de Roque Interview Rick de Roque joins us as our guest on this episode. Rick is an outstanding hobbyist woodworker and chairmaker; who truly embraces the forest to table concept as he cuts down his own trees, dries the lumber, and then turns ...
11.07.2023 MWA476 - Michelle Myers and 5 Questions Michelle joins us again to answer the 5 Questions. From Baroq puzzle furniture to the versatile Bandsaw, Michelle interests, influences, and approach to her craft is inspiring. Check it out! Michelle Myers@emiko_woodworks on Instagramemikowoodworks.comDavid Roentgen Laura Kishimoto & Austin School ...
11.04.2023 MWA Podcast Announcement - Release Schedule Just a quick announcement about changes to the podcast release schedule. We are moving from Saturday to Tuesday. MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram
10.28.2023 MWA475 - Michelle Myers Interview Michelle Myers is our guest on this episode. Michelle is a professional woodworker, Woodworking instructor at ASF, and one of the outstanding furniture designers in Texas. Her woodworking background stretches from Pennsylvania to Maine and New York and finally to ...
10.21.2023 MWA474 - Eric Rimel answers the 5 Questions Eric returns to answer the 5 Questions. From rules to Fine Woodworking magizine to a pod of whales, this episode has little something for everyone. Check it out! Eric Rimel @driftlessjoinery on Instagram Lee Valley Pocket Rule MWA Podcast - ...
10.14.2023 MWA473 - Eric Rimel Interview Eric Rimel joins us as our guest on this episode. Eric is an accomplished woodworker, chairmaker, Professor at UW - Platteville, graduate of the Northwest Woodworking Studio’s Online Mastery Program, and is also remodeling his home. It is a fun ...
10.07.2023 MWA472 - Jason Thigpen Returns Jason Thigpen of Texas Heritage returns as our guest on this episode. Jason is a talented leathersmith, woodworker, remodeler, and entrepreneur. We visit with Jason about being an exhibitor at both the Texas Woodworking Festival and Handworks, their ever growing ...
09.30.2023 MWA471 - Handworks 2023 On this episode we highlight the 2023 Handworks event. We start off with a brief roundtable discussion of some of our favorite things and experiences at Handworks. Then we move into our interviews with a few of the attendees during ...
09.23.2023 MWA470 - Gary Rogowski On this episode we welcome Gary Rogowski back as our guest. Gary is a renowned custom furniture maker, author, educator, and Director of The Northwest Woodworking Studio to name just a few of his accomplishments. We visit with him about ...
09.20.2023 MWA469 - Texas Woodworking Festival 2023 On this episode we highlight the 2023 Texas Woodworking Festival. We had the pleasure of interviewing few of the exhibitors and attendees during the two day festival. I also had pleasure of interviewing Asa Christiana of Fine Woodworking Magazine on ...
09.16.2023 MWA468 - Blake & Jason's 100+ Chair Order On this episode, we visit with Blake Loree and Jason Gallagher about a massive project of 100+ Windsor Chairs & Barstools they recently completed for a restaurant in Waco, Texas. Blake and Jason are talented chairmakers, instructors, and all around ...
09.09.2023 MWA467 - Robert Tolnai & 5 Questions Rob is back to answer the 5 Questions. From a Chieftain Chair to Krenovian influences, Rob's background a outlook make for a fun conversation. And if you stay to the end, Mark has a great idea for a future class. ...
09.02.2023 MWA466 - Robert Tolnai Interview Great friend of the podcast, Robert Tolnai joins us oh this episode. Rob is custom furniture maker and outdoors enthusiast. From Nakashima furniture to Windsor chairs, Rob is a prolific and talented woodworker making for a fun and entertaining conversation. ...
08.26.2023 MWA465 - Jameel Abraham & the 5 Questions Jameel returns to answer the 5 Questions. From infill planes to tool chests to bifocals this episode has something for everyone to chew on. It's a fun and engaging Q&A.; Check it out! Episode Links: Jameel Abraham@jameelabraham & @benchcrafted on ...
08.19.2023 MWA464 - Jameel Abraham Interview Jameel Abraham is our guest on this episode. Jameel is a gracious person of many talents, and is also co-owner of Benchcrafted. We touch on a variety of topics which include: furniture making, luthiery, iconography, and wrenching on Porsches to ...
08.12.2023 MWA463 - Kim McIntyre & 5 Questions Kim returns to answer the 5 Questions. From spokeshaves to drum sanders and just slowing thing down a bit, this is informative and fun episode. Check it out! Episode Links: Kim McIntyre@mcintyrefurniture on IGmcintyrefurniture.comMcIntyre Furniture on YouTube McIntyre Furniture on ...
08.05.2023 MWA462 - Kim McIntyre Interview On this episode Kim McIntyre joins us as our guest. Kim is an outstanding professional furniture maker, outdoors enthusiast, and dog lover. She also happens to have one of the most gorgeous shops out there. We explore everything from her ...
07.29.2023 MWA461 - Robert Spiece: 5 Questions Rob returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out where his favorite tool is, and how a how guitar refinishing lead him to where he is today. Check it out! Episode Links: Robert [email protected] on IGRobertspiece.comBcstudentcraft.com (Berea College of Student ...
07.22.2023 MWA460 - Robert Spiece Interview On this episode we visit with Robert Spiece. Rob is an award winning professional furniture maker, talented woodworking instructor, and the Director of Woodcraft at Berea College of Student Craft. We visit with Rob about his mission at Berea College ...
07.15.2023 MWA459 - Dawson Moore & 5 Questions Dawson returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how his interest in furniture design lead to spoon carving, and then to chairmaking. And he might have more than one favorite tool. Check it out! Episode Links: Dawson Moore@michigansloyd on ...
07.08.2023 MWA458 - Dawson Moore Interview Dawson Moore (aka, Michigansloyd) joins us this episode. Dawson is a talented chairmaker, spoon carver, Sloyd enthusiast, and a woodworking instructor. He shares with us his love of the craft, and his journey into chairmaking. Check it out! Episode Links: ...
07.01.2023 MWA457 - Rex Hansen's 5 Tip & Trick from NBSS Rex treats us once again to another 5 Tips, Trick or Techniques he has learned at North Bennet Street School. From displaying your projects to your "go-to" reference books, this episode has something for everyone. Check it out! Episode Links: ...
06.24.2023 MWA456 - Rex Hansen: NBBS Graduate Rex returns to tell us about his fourth and final semester at North Bennet Street School. We devel into all the fascinating aspects of his fourth semester including his final projects, classes, and of course, chairmaking! We also talk about ...
06.17.2023 MWA455 - David Douyard in Australia David Douyard returns as our guest on this Episode. He recently went to Australia for 2 months. David tells us about exhibiting at the Lost Trades Fair, chairmaking with Nick Found, and meeting up with other well known Australian chairmakers. ...
06.10.2023 MWA454 - Philip Morley answers the 5 Questions Phil returns to answer the 5 Questions. Phil's has a fantastic and heartfelt journey into the craft of fine furniture making. He also has a couple of favorite tools and some great mentors. Check it out! Philip Morleyhttps://philipmorleyfurniture.com/@philipmorleyfuniture on IGPhilip ...
06.03.2023 MWA453 - Philip Morley Interview Phil joins us on this episode to talk about his outstanding custom furniture, teaching, and what he is presenting at the upcoming Texas Woodworking Festival. Phil is a classically trained fine furniture maker, WWing instructor, and a devoted father, husband ...
05.27.2023 MWA452 - Andrew Hunter answers the 5 Questions Andrew returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how Andrew started his journey in becoming a professional woodworker, his favorite tool, and new the camera rabbit hole he finds himself in these days. It fun and engaging conversation - ...
05.20.2023 MWA451 - Andrew Hunter Interview Andrew Hunter as our guest on this episode. Andrew is an amazing furniture maker, instructor, and well known Japanese hand-tool enthusiast. We delve into his current work, Japanese hand tools, and Chinese and country furniture. It's a great conversation. And ...
05.13.2023 MWA450 - Frank Strazza answers the 5 Questions Frank returns to answer the 5 questions and doesn't disappoint. This episode has it all - There are some great tips and techniques on marking knives, saws, etc. We find out about Frank's boyhood passion for woodworking, and his current ...
05.06.2023 MWA449 - Frank Strazza Interview We're excited to have Frank Strazza as our guest for this episode. Frank is an award winning fine furniture maker, instructor, hand-tool enthusiast, musician, and cyclist. From fine workbenches, to marquetry, to cello podiums, to cycling adventures; this is fun ...
04.29.2023 MWA448 - Andy Rawls answers the 5 Questions Andy returns to answer the 5 Questions. We delve into the early classes and apprenticeships he had with some of the masters of the craft. Find out how these experiences led him to where he is today. Andy is both ...
04.22.2023 MWA447 - Andy Rawls Interview Andy Rawls joins us on the episode to talk about custom furniture business, making canons for the Alamo, and his participation in the upcoming Texas Woodworking Festival. It fun and fascinating conversation with a true master of the craft. Check ...
04.15.2023 MWA446 - John Boissy answers the 5 Questions John Boissy returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how John's early interest in architecture had taken him to where he is now, his love for a flat-line bevel gauge, and handscrew accidents. Check it out!
04.08.2023 MWA445 - John Boissy Interview John Boissy joins us as our guest on this episode. John is an outstanding custom furniture maker and a Franciscan Friar in the Catholic Church. He is a graduate of NBBS and is known for his 17th & 18th century ...
04.01.2023 MWA444 - Katie Thompson Interview Katie Thompson returns as our guest on this episode. We try our best to catch up on all the projects she has going. Katie is an artist, writer, instructor and advocate. She is the creator of the Women of Woodworking ...
03.25.2023 MWA443 - Austin Waldo & The Texas Woodworking Festival Austin Waldo returns to tell us all about the upcoming Texas Woodworking Festival happening Aug. 26 & 27. We talk about the new venue, exhibitors, and the new educational opportunities as this years event. We also spend some time talking ...
03.18.2023 MWA442 - Paul Jasper answers the 5 Questions Paul returns to answer the 5 Questions. From a truly heartwarming story of how he got into woodworking, to the tools and artist that inspire him - it's an entertaining time with a great woodworker. Check it out! Episode Links:Takashi ...
03.11.2023 MWA441 - Paul Jasper Interview Paul Jasper of Copper Pig Woodworking joins us on this episode . Paul is a scientist by day and an outstanding woodworker by night - known for his fabulous boxes, intricate design, and collaborations with fellow makers & artists. We ...
03.04.2023 MWA440 - Rex Hansen and 5 Items from NBSS Rex returns to tell us 5 Things he has learned so far at North Bennet Street School. There are some great takeaways on this episode - from sharpening, to table saw techniques, to critical eyesight, just to name a few. ...
02.25.2023 MWA439 - Rex Hansen - NBSS Semester 3 Rex returns to the podcast to tell us all about his third semester at North Bennet Street School. We go into detail on his third semester projects, skills he has learned, and the opportunities that abound at NBSS. It's great ...
02.18.2023 MWA438 - Andy Minier answers the 5 Questions Andy returns to answer the 5 Questions. From cabinet scrapers to Italian design, Andy's many influences might inspire you too. Check it out!
02.11.2023 MWA437 - Andy Minier Interview Andy Minier of Swell Furniture joins us on this episode. Andy is part time furniture maker in Minnesota with a passion for Mid-Century Modern design. His unique and fantastic journey in the craft leads from atomic-age design to cricket bats. ...
02.04.2023 MWA436 - James Mursell answers the 5 Questions James returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how fruit trees and Mike Dunbar led to lifelong obsession with Windsor Chairs. And there's another couple of helpful tips on steam bending. Check it out!
01.28.2023 MWA435 - James Mursell Interview James Mursell of The Windsor Workshop joins on this episode. James is a prolific chairmaker, instructor and toolmaker. He combines both American and English chair aesthetics into some outstanding Windsor Chairs designs. He is also known for his chairmaking tools, ...
01.21.2023 MWA434 - Brian Brazil Returns...Again Longtime friend of the show, Brian Brazil joins us on this episode. We get to catch up with him, his latest projects, and all the happenings at the Woodworkers Guild of Rhode Island. It's a great conversation with a great ...
01.14.2023 MWA433 - Kate Swann answers the 5 Questions Kate returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how a 1918 house lead her to pyrography and the inspiring work Brian Newell and David Savage. It's a fun conversation with some intriguing answers. Check it out!
01.07.2023 MWA432 - Kate Swann Interview The one and only Kate Swann of the Florida School of Woodwork joins us on this episode to talk about the School, its mission, and its programs and classes. The Florida School of Woodwork is fantastic school that brings in ...
12.31.2022 MWA431 - Andy Jack answers the 5 Questions Happy New Year! Andy returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about his woodworking background from a young age, his big list of stumbling blocks, and the chairmakers that have influenced his work and life. Check it out!

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