MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

Today we’re excited to have long-time friend of the show David Douyard as our guest. David is an accomplished chairmaker, fine furniture maker, and instructor. He will also be one of the presenters at the upcoming Texas WWing Festival on Sept. 25-27 in Austin, Texas. We talk about his most recent trip Australia, Charimaking, and more. Check it out! David Douyard daviddouyardchairmaker.com @ddouyar...

Andrew returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore English tools, workbenches, geometry, finishing, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Andrew Parker @aparker_furniture on Instagram aparkerfurniture.co.uk WWing News Spesyn Tool 3 - Smart Cordless Drill New Miter Rail by KM Tools Timbecon, an Australian woodworking company, has acquired the Triton brand Woodpecker’s Low Cost Router...

On this episode we welcome Andrew Parker as our guest. Andrew is a talented woodworker who is just finishing up the woodworking program at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. He is a former software engineer who normally works out of his shop in North Lancashire, England. We have a wonderful conversation about his journey into woodworking, career change, the program at SBWI, and what's ne...

Jameel returns to answer the 5 Other Questions. We explore tool chests, Japanese chisels, blacksmithing, finishing, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Jameel Abraham @jameelabraham & @benchcrafted on IG Benchcrafted.com Handworks.co WWing News Kreg Edge Loose Tenon Joiner Iwasaki Draw Files Bow Products Expandable Push Shoe Tooley Park: 3 in 1 Marking Gauge Sutherland Welles Fi...

We’re excited to welcome Jameel Abraham as our guest. Jameel is a person of many talents, which include: furniture & tool design & production, iconography, and wrenching on Porsches, just to name a few. And oh yeah, he’s also co-owner of Benchcrafted.  On this episode we dive deep into upcoming handtool gathering know simply as "Handworks"; plus all the happenings at Benchcrafted...

Deneb returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore his core hand tools, Stick Chairs, working with intention, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Deneb Puchalski @ddpuchalski on Instagram lie-nielsen.com @LieNielsenToolworks on YouTube Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code " MWAP10 " for...

On this episode, we’re excited to welcome Deneb Puchalski as our guest. Deneb is the lead demonstrator for Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and has travelled far and wide teaching people how to use Hand Tools. Deneb studied and taught woodworking at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. He continues to teach hand tool workshops and has written many articles for all of your favorite woodw...

Brian returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore the Multi-Router, Charles Greene's Desk, when to walk away, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Brian Brace brianbracefinefurniture.com/ @brianbracefinefurniture on Instagram Brian Brace Fine Furniture on Facebook WWing News  KEEN KS86 Work Sneaker - Zappos Link Chair Camp Book by Kitty & Brian Noel (BearKat Wood) Rhino US...

Brian Brace is our guest on this Episode. Brian is an accomplished, award-winning professional woodworker with a passion for Arts & Crafts furniture. He is a Master Roycroft Artisan and works out of his shop in Black Mountain, North Carolina. This is a fascinating and entertaining conversation with a true master of the craft. Check it out! Brian Brace brianbracefinefurniture.com/ @brianbracefi...

Austin returns to answer the 5 Other Questions. We explore his new shop plans, cherry, wiping rags, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Austin Waldo @texaswoodworkingfestival on Instagram texaswoodworkingfestival.com texaswoodworkingfestival.video @waldofurnitureco on Instagram austinschooloffurniture.com WWing News Inkleind’s new Trinity Joinery System Vacudog Vacuum Clamping Syste...

On this episode, we’re excited to welcome back Austin Waldo to talk about the upcoming 2026 Texas Woodworking Festival. Austin is a longtime friend of the show and the founder and event producer behind TWF. There’s a lot to look forward to this year; from expanded educational opportunities and a vibrant marketplace to a fun pinewood derby. Check it out! Austin Waldo @texaswoodworkingfestival on In...

Owen returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore block planes, Japanese tools, Art Nouveau, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Owen Madden thewoodworkersbookclub.com @thewoodworkersbookclub on Instagram The Woodworkers Book Club on YouTube @owen.madden.cabinet.maker on Instagram finewoodworking.com/ Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off your first o...

On this episode, we’re excited to welcome Owen Madden as our guest. Owen is an outstanding professional woodworker, an Assistant Editor at Fine Woodworking, and the creator of The Woodworker’s Book Club. It’s a great interview that touches on all aspects of Owen’s fascinating career in woodworking. Owen Madden thewoodworkersbookclub.com @thewoodworkersbookclub on Instagram The Woodworkers Book Clu...

Andy returns to answer the 5 Other Questions. We explore grinder wheels, heat treating metals, cheery, red oak, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off your first order MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram Hosts' Contact Info: Kyle Barton @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram bbcustomtools...

We’re excited to welcome back Andy Jack as our guest. Andy is an outstanding chairmaker and instructor who works and teaches out of his shops in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. In this episode, we talk about setting up his new classroom studio in Massachusetts, teaching chair classes, along with some of his plans for the future. Check it out! Andy Jack www.andrewjack.net @andrewjackchairs on I...

Mary returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore carving chisels, her current white whale, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Mary May marymaycarving.com @marymaywoodcarving on Instagram Mary May - Traditional Woodcarver on Facebook @marymaycarving on YouTube Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off your first order MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podc...

On this episode we’re excited to welcome Mary May as our guest. Mary is an outstanding woodcarver and instructor who works and teaches out of her new waterfront studio in Missouri. She offers both in-person and online classes. Mary has been featured in numerous magazine articles and television shows, and is the author of the wonderful book Carving the Acanthus Leaf , published by Lost Art Press. M...

David returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore Lathes, Chickens, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! David Lancaster @david.lancaster.393 on Instagram David Lancaster on Facebook David Lancaster on YouTube Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off your first order MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram Hosts' Contact Info: Kyle Bart...

On this episode, David Lancaster is our guest. David is an outstanding woodturner and chairmaker working out of his shop in Maine. He has demonstrated at several symposiums hosted by the American Association of Woodturners, and has worked closely with Oneway Manufacturing demonstrating and helping develop their tools. Now retired, David focuses on green woodworking, using hand tools and human-powe...

Alf returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore Spokeshaves, Ball & Claw Feet, Newport 9-shell Secretary, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Alf Sharp alfredsharp.com @alfsharp on Instagram Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off your first order MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram Hosts' Contact Info: Kyle Barton @barton.kyl...

We are delighted to have Alf Sharp as our guest. Alf specializes in crafting museum-quality custom furniture inspired by 18th- and 19th-century American and European designs.  He is a Cartouche Award winner from The Society of American Period Furniture Makers. So join us for a fascinating look into the career of master furniture maker.  Alf Sharp alfredsharp.com @alfsharp on Instagram Sutherland W...

Marc returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore Felder Machines, David Marks & Phil Morley, Marc's design ambitions, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Marc Spagnuolo thewoodwhisperer.com thewoodwhispererguild.com twwstore.com @woodwhiperer on Instagram The Wood Whisperer on Facebook @woodwhisperer on YouTube Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for...

On this episode, we’re joined by The Wood Whisperer himself, Marc Spagnuolo. Marc was one of the earliest creators of online woodworking content and instruction, and over the years he’s built not just an impressive body of work, but a massive community centered on learning, making, and sharing the craft. This episode is a fun and informative look back, and a look ahead, at what makes Marc the go-t...

David returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore scorps, timber framed shops, and his go-to finishes. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! David Wright @wrightwindsorchairstudio on Instagram Wrightwindsors on Facebook Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off your first order MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram Hosts' Contact Info: Kyle Barto...

On this episode, we’re excited to welcome David Wright as our guest. David is an outstanding chairmaker and instructor working out of his shop in western Maine. He has been making traditional Windsor chairs since 1987, with his work held in many private collections and featured in gallery exhibitions throughout the U.S. Over the past 35 years, David has also taught Windsor chairmaking to countless...