MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations
The Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast brings to you in-depth interviews with woodworkers of note in our community - from outstanding hobbyists to award winning, international woodworkers. We also bring to you a bit of woodworking news and other items of note. And we wrap things up with our fortnightly beer recommendations. Whether you are a hand-tool, powertool, or hybrid woodworker, we think you will find something of interest in every episode.
Episodes
635 episodes
MWA409 - Nick Gibbs answers the 5 Questions
Nick returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about the universal truth of woodworking, pear wood, and the many meanings of "bodger". Check it out!
MWA408 - Nick Gibbs Interview
Nick Gibbs the editor/publisher of Quercus Magazine joins us this episode. We discuss everything from the inspiration for Quercus Magazine, chairmaking, to Nick's experience and outreach on brain injury. There's also few goods stories abo...
MWA Extra - More on Milk Paint with Peter Galbert
This is a short behind the scenes conversation with had with Peter about milk paint. It goes into a little more depth for all you milk paint fanatics. Check it out!
MWA407 - Peter Galbert Interview
On this episode the one and only Peter Galbert joins us - one of the premiere chairmakers in the craft. We had a great time catching up Peter, and had a fascinating conversation about a upcoming video, book, chairmaking, tools & techniques,...
MWA406 - Joel Paul answers the 5 Questions
Joel returns to answer the 5 Questions. One answer so hilariously captures the true meaning of celebrity - and more bees. Check it out!
MWA405 - Joel Paul Interview
Joel Paul (aka, the "Punk Rock Shaker"or "13starsfarm") drops by on this episode of the MWA Podcast. This is a captivating discussion about green woodworking, David Fisher bowls, WWing life, his latest endeavor into spoon carving cl...
MWA404 - Amanda Russell's 5 Favorite Techniques
Amanda returns to share her 5 favorite Woodworking Techniques. There are some real gems on this episode. Including a couple of re-sawing techniques we're sure everyone will use. Check it out!
MWA403 - Amanda Russell Interview
We catch back up with Amanda Russell (aka, sawdustwoman) on this episode. It's a fascinating discussion about her journey as a professional woodworker, her latest accomplishments, and her "plans" for the future. Check it out!
MWA402 - Crew Show
On this episode we explore the Furniture Record Project that Mark is developing. This is an outstanding and innovative initiative for documenting your WWing projects. Check it out!
MWA401 - Megan Fitzpatrick Interview
The one & only Megan Fitzpatrick joins us on this episode. We delve into her new job as Editor for Lost Art Press (and its open ended job description), the classes she teaches, her home restoration project, and when she finds time to sleep....
MWA400 - Josh Pinkston answers the 5 Questions
On this 400th episode of the MWA Podcast, Josh Pinkston returns to answer the 5 Questions. We find out about his 4 favorite tools, and how cartoons ruined Roy Underhill. Check it out!
MWA399 - Josh Pinkston Interview
On this episode, Josh Pinkston joins us to discuss his passion for hand tool woodworking, Mackintosh side tables, and tulip carving. We also get learn a little bit about his day job as a Professor of Economics (just the fun parts). It's a great...
MWA398 - Sean Wood answers the 5 Questions
Sean Wood of MorningWorks Studio returns to answer the 5 Questions. His 4 favorite tools and architectural influences are worth the listen alone. Check it out!
MWA372 - Sean Wood Interview
Sean Wood of MorningWorks Studio joins on this episode. It's a fascinating discussion with one of the premier contemporary seating designers and furniture makers. We delve into in his beginnings from hot rod upholstery, to the business world, t...
MWA396 - David Douyard Interview
David, a great friend of the podcast, joins us again to talk about all he's been up too. From his spectacular recovery from major surgery just a few months ago, to his new designs, and outstanding drawknife and scorp sheths, there is a lot to b...
MWA395 - Evan Court answers the 5 Questions
Evan returns to answers the 5 Questions. Find out about his favorite plane, his attention to detail, and how he got his start in the craft. Check it out!
MWA394 - Evan Court Interview
The outstanding designer and professional woodworker Evan Court joins us on this episode. We talk about his background at NBSS, his fabulous projects, his recent move to Dallas, and his love of PBR. It's a great discussion with a great woodwork...
MWA393 - Josh Nava answers the 5 Questions
Josh Nava returns to answer the 5 Questions. From Roy Underhill to an obsession with calipers, this episode further explores Josh's foundation in the craft. Check it out!
MWA392 - Josh Nava Interview
Josh Nava joins this week to discuss the 1001 things he is up to. This is a great conversation with a true learner and educator in the craft. We touch on his recovery, but more importantly delve into the perspective and insight he brings to his...
MWA391 - Brian Obst answers the 5 Questions
Brian Obst returns to answer the 5 Questions. From his grandfather's tool chest to a certain gracious chairmaker, Brian's ongoing woodworking journey is fascinating. Check it out!
MWA390 - Brian Obst Interview
Brian Obst joins us to talk about the ballet of woodworking. From prop master, chairmaker to boat builder; he has many outstanding accomplishments. Not too bad for a consulting Anesthesiologist by day. Check it out!
MWA389 - Silver River Chairs and the 5 Questions
Brandy Clements and Dave Klingler of Silver River Center for Chair Caning return to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how they both got starting in the craft, how a door prise tuned into a game changing tool, and all the wonderful chair ne...
MWA388 - Silver River Chairs Interview
Brandy and Dave of Silver River Center for Chair Caning join us to talk about caning and weaving chairs. It's a fansticing discussion with a couple of true chair nerds about the "not so" lost art of caning and waving - thanks in large par...