MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

Andy returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about his two favorite tools, his influences, and why understanding Jeff Miller can be its own White Whale. Check it out! Andy Glenn @andy.d.glenn on Instagram Andydglenn.com Andy's book: Backwoods Chairmakers at Lost Art Press MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram

Andy Glenn joins us to talk about his new book, "Backwoods Chairmakers". We discuss his inspiration for the book, his travels through Appalachia, and some the things he picked up along the way. We also talk about Andy's journey in the craft, his woodworking interests, and the classes he is teaching. It's a fun and informative conversation. Check it out! Andy Glenn @andy.d.glenn...

Joe returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about some his latest tool acquisitions and his well worn Roubo bench; and how his Grandfather and 7th grade teacher influenced his direction in life and in the craft. Check it out! Joe Bass @joerobertbass on Instagram joebassworkshop.com MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram

Chairmaker Joe Bass joins us on this episode. It it a fantastic conversation where we explore his journey into chairmaking, his upcoming Hyperion chair build, plans for the Ember Chair, just to name a few highlights. Joe is great friend to the community and the podcast. Check it out! Joe Bass @joerobertbass on Instagram joebassworkshop.com WWing News  Kezuroukai USA National Event October 5th &amp...

Wilbur joins us once again to talk about his recent trip to Japan. Wilbur is a great friend of the podcast and “maybe” our most prolific guest. Wilbur is a fantastic woodworker and an ambassador of asian woodworking tools and techniques. This is fantastic conversation where we delve into some of the woodworking highlights of a visit to Japan, asian joinery, the not-Zen of Japanese woodworking, saw...

This is a bonus episode of Jeff and the guys talking chairmaking.  Check it out! Jeff Wyatt @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram

Jeff returns to answer the 5 Questions. Jeff's highlights some his favorite tools from family and friends to the table he might get to next year. Check it out!  Jeff Wyatt @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram

On this episode Jeff Wyatt drops by. Jeff is a fantastic chairmaker, woodworker, turner, and instructor located in Tennessee. He is also known as @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram. It's a fun and engaging conversation. Check it out! Jeff Wyatt @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram WWing News  Fine Woodworking Magazine (Taunton Press) has been sold to Active Interest Media who also own Pop Wood,...

Wes returns to answer the 5 Questions. From vacuum bags to Kinetic Sculptures, this episode has something for everyone. Check it out! James Wesley @jameswesleyfurniture on Instagram Jameswesleyfurniture.com James Wesley Furniture on FaceBook James Wesley Furniture on YouTube MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram

James Wesley joins us as our guest on this episode. Wes is an outstanding furniture designer and maker located in Wichita, Kansas.  He employs some innovative techniques and processes; and his furniture spans from custom one-off pieces to commercial work. This is fun and informative conversation with some great tips and takeaways. Check it out! James Wesley @jameswesleyfurniture on Instagram James...

Bill returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about his favorite chairmaking tools, his white whale, and some upcoming chair projects. Check it out! William Boyle @williamboylechairmaker on Instagram williamboylechairmaker.com MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram

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 endeavors. It's a great conversation with a little something for everyone. Check it out! William Boyle @williamboylechairmaker on...

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 - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram

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 it into beautiful furniture. It's a fascinating conversation about his tree to furniture process from his small shop in Arkansas. Check it out! Rick de Roque:  @rick4212 on...

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 Instagram emikowoodworks.com David Roentgen Laura Kishimoto & Austin School of Furniture Class MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram

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

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 Texas. Join us for a fascinating conversation with a great woodworker and designer. Check it out! Michelle Myers @emiko_woodworks on Ins...

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 - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram

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 and entertaining conversation with a outstanding woodworker. Check it out! Eric Rimel @driftlessjoinery on Instagram WWing News Handworks Roy Underhill’s K...

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 line of leather and canvas products, the building they are renovating, and the rewards of making a living at a craft you love to do. It&a...

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 the two-day event. This episode should give you a small taste of what is was like to be there. Check it out! Handworks 2023 MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on I...

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 his new online “Setting Up Shop Series”, woodworking forgiveness, 5 min. dovetails, and wabi-sabi. It a wide-ranging, informative, and fun conversation. Check it o...

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 the main stage. It was such a wonderful event. This episode should give you a small taste of what is was like to be there. Check it out! Texas Woodwor...

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 nice guys. It is fun and fascinating discussion where we delve deep into the design, construction and finishing of the Ember Chair. Check it out! B...

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. Check it out! Robert Tolnai @robert.tolnai on IG @r.tolnaidesigns on Facebook MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on IG