Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast - Conversations Among Woodworkers

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

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!Episode Links:Robert Spiece@robert.spiece on IGRobertspiece.comBcstudentcraft.com (Berea College of Student Craft)pinecroftwoodschool.com/ (The Woodworking School at Pine Croft) 

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!Episode Links:Robert Spiece@robert.spiece on IGRobertspiece.comBcstudentcraft.com (Berea College of Student Craft)pinecroftwoodschool.com/ (The Woodworking School at Pine Croft) WWing News English translation of Jögge Sundqvist’s “Karvsnitt: Carving, Pattern & Color in the Slöjd Tradition” from LAPShawn Murphy - all steel 6 degree reamers back in stockPepe Lima’s Hyperion Project & Pepe Lima’s IG Lee Valley’s Four-Saw TillTexas WWing Festival Mark's Handworks Stool ClassHenry's Wide World YouTube Channel

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!Episode Links:Dawson Moore@michigansloyd on IGmichigansloyd.comTexas Woodworking Festival

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!Episode Links:Dawson Moore@michigansloyd on IGmichigansloyd.comWWing NewsLee Valley - Stand for Dust HoodsLee Valley - Tormek T-8 Black EditionNew Wooden City in Sweden Texas Woodworking FestivalJoint Effort Classes (Mark's chair classes)

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!Episode Links:Rex Hansen: @rexhansen on IG

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!Episode Links:Rex Hansen: @rexhansen on IGMark's Chair ClassesWWing News:  LAP/Crucible Redneck Pencil Gauge, Mark ILAP - Comparing Carver’s VisesWoodpeckers’ Universal Clamp BridgesWoodpeckers’ OneTime Tool - Straddle Squares

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!Episode Links:David Douyard: Website & InstagramWWing News:Andy Glen: Ladder Back Chair BlanksJ. Paul Fennell - AAW’s 2023 POP Merit Award RecipientInstagramWebsiteWoodpeckers Stealth Stop Miter Sled

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!Philip Morleyhttps://philipmorleyfurniture.com/@philipmorleyfuniture on IGPhilip Morley Furniture on YouTube

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!Episode Links:Philip Morleyhttps://philipmorleyfurniture.com/@philipmorleyfuniture on IGPhilip Morley Furniture on YouTubeWWing News:Shawn Murphy - Maple Turning Blanks for Windsor ChairsWoodwhisperer’s Harbor Freight Parallel Clamp ReviewEngles Coach Shop

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!Episode Links:Texas Woodworking FestivalAndrew Hunter:  @andrewhunter_funiture

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!Episode Links:Texas Woodworking FestivalAndrew Hunter:  @andrewhunter_funitureWWing News LAP - Coming Soon - Gibson Chair Video & Crucible Cross-Peen HammerWoodpeckers CornerLock Clamps

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!Episode Links:Texas Woodworking FestivalFrank Strazza: strazzafurniture.com & @strazzafuniture on IGPfeil #4 Chip Carving KnifeCrown 8" Gents Saw

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!Episode Links:Texas Woodworking FestivalFrank Strazza: strazzafurniture.com & @strazzafuniture on IGJapan's Puzzle MakersWWing NewsLAP New Headquarters Building & Fundraiser New Tapering Plane by Kelly HarrisWoodpeckers Spline JigWoodpeckers Engle Angle Divider

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!Andy Rawls Links:andyrawls.com@ar_txwoodcraft on IGAndy Rawls on YouTube

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!WWing NewsJon Joffe - Twin Beam Mortise Gauge Clark Kellogg - Extra Fancy Depth GaugeWilbur Pan teaching an online course on Japanese SawsEmmet Van Driesche new book, “Greenwood Spoon Carving” is outWoodpeckers’ SandStand Tilting Sander BaseTexas Woodworking Festival Andy Rawls Links:andyrawls.com@ar_txwoodcraft on IGAndy Rawls on YouTube

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! 

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!Episode Links:WWing News  LAP Crucible 1:4 Dovetail Template LV - Veritas Box-Maker’s Plow Plane John Boissy: @speedskier44 & @friar_funiture_and_crafts on IG

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!