Explore every episode of the podcast MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations
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| MWA579 - Jeff Wyatt & the Other 5 Question; Plus WWing News | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:34:15 | |
Jeff returns to take on the Other 5 Questions! We learn about his love for the multi-router, mahogany, and some classes on his list. It’s an entertaining conversation with a fantastic chairmaker and turner. Check it out! Jeff Wyatt: Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order WWing News:
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| MWA578 - Jeff Wyatt; Round Two | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:54:16 | |
On this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back, friend of the show, Jeff Wyatt. Jeff is an outstanding chairmaker and instructor, and he recently released a new Popular Woodworking video on Windsor chairmaking. Jeff (aka @copperjohn_woodworks) works out of his shop in Tennessee, and teaches at schools nationwide. It is fun and informative conversation with one of the great ones in our community. Jeff Wyatt Other Episode Links Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order MWA Podcast - Patreon Page Hosts' Contact Info:
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| MWA569 - J. Morgan Grove and the 5 Questions; Plus WWing News | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:22:05 | |
Morgan returns to answer the 5 Questions! We dive into his love for the drawknife and shavehorse, a marriage settee, and nice shoutout to Kate Swann. It’s a fun and entertaining conversation. Check it out! J. Morgan Grove
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| MWA480 - William Boyle & 5 Questions | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:26:48 | |
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!
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| MWA479 - William Boyle Interview | 28 Nov 2023 | 01:22:38 | |
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!
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| MWA478 - Rick de Roque & 5 Questions | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:35:02 | |
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! MWA Podcast - Patreon Page | |||
| MWA477 - Rick de Roque Interview | 14 Nov 2023 | 01:37:09 | |
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! WWing News
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| MWA476 - Michelle Myers and 5 Questions | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:20:36 | |
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!
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| MWA Podcast Announcement - Release Schedule | 04 Nov 2023 | 00:00:44 | |
Just a quick announcement about changes to the podcast release schedule. We are moving from Saturday to Tuesday. | |||
| MWA475 - Michelle Myers Interview | 28 Oct 2023 | 01:27:39 | |
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!
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| MWA474 - Eric Rimel answers the 5 Questions | 21 Oct 2023 | 00:24:11 | |
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! | |||
| MWA473 - Eric Rimel Interview | 14 Oct 2023 | 01:29:12 | |
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! MWA Podcast - Patreon Page | |||
| MWA472 - Jason Thigpen Returns | 07 Oct 2023 | 01:16:36 | |
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's a fun and entertaining conversation with a great friend of the show. Check it out!
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| MWA568 - J. Morgan Grove | 12 Aug 2025 | 01:27:06 | |
On this episode J. Morgan Grove joins us as our guest. Morgan is an exceptional furniture and chairmaker who, for the past 30 years, has worked with the USDA Forest Service to advance the full-cycle care of trees, forests, and communities both in the U.S. and abroad. He holds degrees in Architecture, Environmental Studies, and Community Forestry, along with a Ph.D. in Social Ecology; all from Yale. Morgan is also the founder of Parke & Storm Furniture in Baltimore, Maryland, and serves as a lecturer at the Yale School of the Environment. J. Morgan Grove
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| MWA471 - Handworks 2023 | 30 Sep 2023 | 01:39:12 | |
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! | |||
| MWA470 - Gary Rogowski | 23 Sep 2023 | 01:22:26 | |
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 out!
WWing News Eskenazi Museum of Art | |||
| MWA469 - Texas Woodworking Festival 2023 | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:49:35 | |
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! | |||
| MWA468 - Blake & Jason's 100+ Chair Order | 16 Sep 2023 | 02:02:40 | |
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! Jason Gallagher WWing News
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| MWA467 - Robert Tolnai & 5 Questions | 09 Sep 2023 | 00:27:26 | |
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!
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| MWA466 - Robert Tolnai Interview | 02 Sep 2023 | 01:22:03 | |
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. Check it out!
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| MWA465 - Jameel Abraham & the 5 Questions | 26 Aug 2023 | 00:22:20 | |
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! | |||
| MWA464 - Jameel Abraham Interview | 19 Aug 2023 | 01:44:34 | |
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 name a few. We also talk about “Handworks" - the upcoming handtool & woodworking gathering organized by Benchcrafted. Check it out! WWing News
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| MWA463 - Kim McIntyre & 5 Questions | 12 Aug 2023 | 00:15:18 | |
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!
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| MWA462 - Kim McIntyre Interview | 05 Aug 2023 | 01:19:14 | |
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 fine furniture, to her shop, kayaks, and her journey in the craft. Check it out!
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| MWA567 - Jonathon Hammack, 5 Questions & WWing News | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:29:46 | |
Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions! We dive into his love for the Lie-Nielsen No. 60-1/2 block plane, hear a great tip on using the Ray Iles rounding plane, and talk about his stick chair settee white whale. It’s a fun and entertaining conversation. Check it out! Jonathon Hammack
WWing News
Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWA25" to 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page Hosts' Contact Info:
Sean Wisniewski
Mark Hicks
Brian Obst
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| MWA461 - Robert Spiece: 5 Questions | 29 Jul 2023 | 00:22:57 | |
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!
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| MWA460 - Robert Spiece Interview | 22 Jul 2023 | 01:07:34 | |
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 and its unique place in higher education. We also talk to him about the Woodworking School at Pine Croft which he also leads. It a fascinating conversation with outstanding furniture maker and dedicated educator in our craft. Check it out!
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| MWA459 - Dawson Moore & 5 Questions | 15 Jul 2023 | 00:21:35 | |
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! | |||
| MWA458 - Dawson Moore Interview | 08 Jul 2023 | 01:01:29 | |
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! WWing News | |||
| MWA457 - Rex Hansen's 5 Tip & Trick from NBSS | 01 Jul 2023 | 00:18:13 | |
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! | |||
| MWA456 - Rex Hansen: NBBS Graduate | 24 Jun 2023 | 01:41:03 | |
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 his plans for the future, and reflect on this once in a lifetime opportunity. It is a fun and interesting conversation with a great friend of the podcast. Check it out!
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| MWA455 - David Douyard in Australia | 17 Jun 2023 | 01:32:39 | |
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. Closer to home, David also was an exhibitor at the Smithsonian Craft Fair. This another fun and informative chat with our good friend David. Check it out! | |||
| MWA454 - Philip Morley answers the 5 Questions | 10 Jun 2023 | 00:24:35 | |
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! | |||
| MWA453 - Philip Morley Interview | 03 Jun 2023 | 01:23:25 | |
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 & troublemaker. And if you listen to the end, you may get a hint about next week's episode. Check it out! WWing News: | |||
| MWA452 - Andrew Hunter answers the 5 Questions | 27 May 2023 | 00:19:09 | |
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 - check it out! | |||
| MWA566 - Jonathon Hammack | 29 Jul 2025 | 01:08:53 | |
On this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jonathan Hammack to the show. Jon is a talented furniture maker with a focus on vernacular furniture and stick chairs. He also teaches classes and shares his insights through a fantastic Substack newsletter. Check it out! Jonathon Hammack
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| MWA451 - Andrew Hunter Interview | 20 May 2023 | 01:17:14 | |
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 you can meet Andrew at the upcoming Texas Woodworking Festival. Check it out!
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| MWA450 - Frank Strazza answers the 5 Questions | 13 May 2023 | 00:38:54 | |
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 fascination with the works of Silas Kopf. Check it out! | |||
| MWA449 - Frank Strazza Interview | 06 May 2023 | 01:42:25 | |
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 and fascinating interview with one of true greats in our craft. Check it out! | |||
| MWA448 - Andy Rawls answers the 5 Questions | 29 Apr 2023 | 00:24:24 | |
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 a skilful furniture maker and a true inspiration to others in the craft. Check it out! | |||
| MWA447 - Andy Rawls Interview | 22 Apr 2023 | 01:41:56 | |
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 it out!
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| MWA446 - John Boissy answers the 5 Questions | 15 Apr 2023 | 00:17:45 | |
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! | |||
| MWA445 - John Boissy Interview | 08 Apr 2023 | 01:19:23 | |
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 chairs and casework. This is fun and intriguing conversation where we touch on faith, woodworking, and some great beers. Check it out! WWing News John Boissy: @speedskier44 & @friar_funiture_and_crafts on IG | |||
| MWA444 - Katie Thompson Interview | 01 Apr 2023 | 01:16:15 | |
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 Project and Pen & Chisel journal. She is also the Social Media and Admin Director for the Wood Art Alliance, and serves on the Board of Trustees for The Furniture Society. This is fun and fascinating episode with one of the great advocats of our craft. Check it out! | |||
| MWA443 - Austin Waldo & The Texas Woodworking Festival | 25 Mar 2023 | 00:59:46 | |
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 about the Austin School Furniture, and their programs and classes. Check it out! WWing News | |||
| MWA442 - Paul Jasper answers the 5 Questions | 18 Mar 2023 | 00:17:24 | |
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!
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| MWA565 - Brian Brazil; Back in the Saddle | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:06:01 | |
On this episode, we catch up with longtime friend of the show and fan favorite, Brian Brazil. Brian is a passionate hobbyist woodworker, Newsletter Editor for the Woodworkers Guild of Rhode Island, and a veteran of many Woodworking in America and Fine Woodworking Live events. He’s also Wilbur Pan’s arch nemesis. It’s a fun and entertaining conversation. Check it out! Brian Brazil
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| MWA441 - Paul Jasper Interview | 11 Mar 2023 | 01:30:05 | |
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 dive deep into the art of design, execution and connections. It's fun and fascinating conversation. Check it out!
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| MWA440 - Rex Hansen and 5 Items from NBSS | 04 Mar 2023 | 00:35:57 | |
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. Check it out!
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| MWA439 - Rex Hansen - NBSS Semester 3 | 25 Feb 2023 | 01:51:43 | |
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 conversation with a great friend. Check it out!
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