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
MWA631 - Curtis Buchanan; OG Windsor Chairmaker
We’re excited to have back the one and only Curtis Buchanan as our guest. Curtis is a Master Windsor Chairmaker, Chair Designer, spoon carver, and an all around great guy. He works out of his wonderful shop located in Jonesborough, TN. This is ...
MWA630 - Travis Curtis & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Travis returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore giving away tools, Sassafras, great tips for applying milk paint & shellac, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!Travis Curtis
MWA629 - Travis Curtis Returns
We’re excited to have Travis Curtis back as our guest. Travis is an outstanding chairmaker, and instructor. And as you may know, Travis is a bit of a joker, but his chairs and generosity are impeccable. He teaches classes out of his shop locate...
MWA628 - Greg Pennington & 5 Questions
Greg returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore drawknives, Greg's sharpening process, Kelly Mehler and more. Check it Out!Greg Penningtonpenningtonwindsorchairs.c...
MWA627 - Greg Pennington: Windsor Chairmaker
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 article...
MWA626 - Brian Granvall & Michael Alm and the 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
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
MWA625 - Makers Medkit with Brian Granvall & Michael Alm
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 conversatio...
MWA624 - Joe Bass & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
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
MWA623 - Jon Joffe & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
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 Joffejonjoffetoolworks.co...
MWA622 - Gary Rogowski at Handworks
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 S...
MWA621 - Mark Hicks in the House
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 ...
MWA620 - Joe Bass Returns
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!
MWA619 - Jon Joffe: Toolmaker
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 deli...
MWA618 - Wilbur Pan at Handworks
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 Ama...
MWA617 - Peter Follansbee & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
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
MWA616 - Peter Follansbee & the 17th-Century Essex County Cupboard
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;
MWA615 - David Douyard & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
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
MWA614 - David Douyard; Back from Down Under
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. ...
MWA613 - Andrew Parker & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
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
MWA612 - Andrew Parker
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 sh...
MWA611 - Jameel Abraham & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
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
MWA610 - Jameel Abraham; Handworks 2026
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 o...
MWA609 - Deneb Puchalski: 5 Questions & WWing News
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
MWA608 - Deneb Puchalski: Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and more
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 C...