MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

Greg returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore drawknives, Greg's sharpening process, Kelly Mehler and more. Check it Out! Greg Pennington penningtonwindsorchairs.com @gpenningtonwindsorchairs on Instagram Episode Sponsors: Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off your first order Silver River Chairs - Check out their book, " The Woven Chair " MWA Pod...

We’re excited to have Greg Pennington as our guest. Greg is a master Windsor chairmaker, outstanding instructor, and an all around great guy. He teaches classes out of his wonderful shop located in Hendersonville, TN. And he has written articles on chairmaking for woodworking publications, and has been featured on Charles Brock’s PBS show Volunteer Woodworker . Check it out! Greg Pennington pennin...

Brian & Michael return to answer the 5 Questions. We explore shooting planes, Hillview squares, woven chairs, sailboats, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Brian Granvall makersmed.com locustgrovewoodcraft.com @locustgrovewoodcraft on Instagram/ Locust Grove Woodcraft on Facebook vetsheds.org Michael Alm makersmed.com almfab.com @almfab on Instagram Michael Alm (ALM FAB) on You...

On this episode we’re excited to have Brian Granvall & Michael Alm as our guests. Both are outstanding professional woodworkers, and at the Texas Woodworking Festival they will be launching the Makers Medkit. This is fascinating conversation about safety, preparation, and having the right Medkit in your shop. Check it out! Brian Granvall makersmed.com locustgrovewoodcraft.com @locustgrovewoodc...

Joe returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore combo machines, letter carving, wood you can't find in Texas, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Joe Bass joebassworkshop.com @joerobertbass on Instagram WWing News  Powermatic new 15” & 20” Helical Planers Veritas Tools at Rockler New LAP Book - Benchwork:  A Guide to Hand Tools, Work Strategies, Benches & Storage  by...

Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore CNC machines, dust collection, Dogwood, Hawthorn, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Jon Joffe jonjoffetoolworks.co @jonjoffe on Instagram WWing News  Mirka Combo 5” & 6” ROS - DEROS II 5650X Woodpeckers Ellipse Router Jig Harvey Sniper Drill Press Pricing Tite-Reach Wrench Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25&quot...

We’re excited to welcome back Gary Rogowski as our guest. Gary will be an exhibitor at Handworks in a couple of days. He is also an award winning furniture maker, author, educator, Director of The Northwest Woodworking Studio, and host of the Splinters podcast. It's a fun conversation with a great friend. Check it out! Gary Rogowski northwestwoodworking.com @northwestwoodworking on Instagram...

On this episode we are going to be catching up with a former cohost of the podcast, Mark Hicks. Mark will also be an exhibitor at Handworks. And you can probably find most of us in and around his Plate 11 booth. Join us a fun conversation with a great friend that goes in many different directions. Check it out! Mark Hicks plate11.com Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10%...

On this episode we are going to be catching up with a great friend of the show, Joe Bass. Joe is an outstanding woodworker, chairmaker, and artist. And he will be attending both Handworks and the Texas Woodworking Festival. Check it out! Joe Bass joebassworkshop.com @joerobertbass on Instagram Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodworking F...

We’re excited to have Jon Joffe back as our guest. Jon is an accomplished tool maker, woodworker, and hand tool enthusiast. We talk about his new Marking Gauge, tool making, Handworks, and more. It's fun and informative conversation with a delightful maker. Check it out! Jon Joffe jonjoffetoolworks.co @jonjoffe on Instagram Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off...

On this episode we are going to be catching up Wilbur Pan. Wilbur is a fantastic woodworker, and an ambassador of asian woodworking tools and techniques. He will be demonstrating those tools and techniques at the upcoming Handworks event in Amana, IA on Sept 4 & 5. Join us for a fun and informative conversation with a great friend of the podcast.  Wilbur Pan Giantcypress.net @wilburpan on Inst...

Peter returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore axes, Hungarian riven beech furniture, Drew Langsner, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Peter Follansbee Follansbee’s Substack peterfollansbee-joiner.com pfollansbee.wordpress.com @peterfollansbee on IG Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code &quo...

We’re excited to have the one and only Peter Follansbee as our guest. Peter is an outstanding furniture and chairmaker primarily focusing on 17th century furniture from New England. He has just released a new book with Lost Art Press titled; 17th-Century Essex County Cupboard . Join us for a fun and informative conversation with one of luminaries of our craft. Peter Follansbee Follansbee’s Substac...

David returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore workshop upgrades, finishing, steam bending, Yale Furniture Study, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! David Douyard daviddouyardchairmaker.com @ddouyardchairmaker on IG Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code " MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code " MWAP10 " for 10% off your t...

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...