Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast - Conversations Among Woodworkers

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 Instagramwilliamboylechairmaker.comMWA 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 Instagramwilliamboylechairmaker.comWWing NewsLAP - Annual  Anarchist’s Gift GuideSawStop Miter GaugesWoodpecker’s SF-PRO Router Table FenceMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on Instagram

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 InstagramMWA 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 InstagramWWing News Maksiwa Compact Slider Table SawWoodpeckers’ QuickLift Router LiftLee Valley - Replica Micro-Adjust Wheel Marking GaugeMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on Instagram

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 RoentgenLaura Kishimoto & Austin School of Furniture ClassMWA 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 Instagramemikowoodworks.comWWing News Lee Valley Online CatalogMagSwitch - Magmount 150 GripRight 90° Switchable MagnetJiffy Hat SteamerMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on Instagram

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 InstagramLee Valley Pocket RuleMWA 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 InstagramWWing NewsHandworks Roy Underhill’s KeynoteLAP - Another Way to Bend WoodJiffy Pro-Line Hat SteamerMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on Instagram

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!Jason Thigpen@txheritage on Instagramtxheritage.netTexas Heritage Woodworks on Facebook@texasheritage on TikTok@txheritage on YoutubeWWing News Peter Galbert SubStackMelbourne Tool Company & Vic Tesolin CollaborationWoodpeckers’ DeadNutz Square  MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on Instagram

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 2023MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on IG

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!Episode Links:Gary Rogowskinorthwestwoodworking.com@northwestwoodworking on InstagramNorthwest Woodworking Studio on YouTube Northwest Woodworking on FacebookSplinters PodcastCreativity: Hustlers, Fakers & Thieves podcastWWing News Robbox’s xDrillLAP Blog - the “Juicy Lucy” technique Lee Valley - Narex Uni-ScraperEskenazi Museum of ArtMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on Instagram

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 Woodworking FestivalMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on IG

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!Blake Loree@blakeloreefinewoodworking on IG@sterlingwoodworks_ on IGblakeloree.comJason Gallagher@gallag.j on IGfollowingthefibers.comWWing News New Travishers from Peter Galbert and Fabiano SarraNew Joinery Saw by David JeskeLAP - Crucible Engraving Tool & Death Grip GlueCafe HomesteadNextmug for keeping hide glue warmMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on IG

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 FacebookMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on IG

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!Robert Tolnai@robert.tolnai on IG@r.tolnaidesigns on FacebookWWing NewsTWW Guild - Chris Schwarz’s American Welsh Stick Chair CourseGary Rogowski’s Setting Up Shop SeriesFestool’s new Bluetooth Ear ProtectionMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on IG

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 IGBenchcrafted.comHandworks.coMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on IG

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!Episode Links:Jameel Abraham@jameelabraham & @benchcrafted on IGBenchcrafted.comHandworks.coWWing NewsPowermatic introduces ArmorGlideWoodwhiperer introduces Backside SandpaperFestool's New Cordless Table Saw & Track SawMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on IG

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 EtsyMcIntyre Furniture on FB Tom Henscheid on IGMWA Podcast - Patreon Page

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!Episode Links:Kim McIntyre@mcintyrefurniture on IGmcintyrefurniture.comMcIntyre Furniture on YouTube McIntyre Furniture on EtsyMcIntyre Furniture on FB MWA Podcast - Patreon Page WWing News Curtis Buchanan Democratic Settee PlansBridge City Tool Works - Foxtail Convertible PlaneWoodpecker’s “Newish” Drill Press TableThom Jones on IGTom Henscheid on IG