MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

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!

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. …

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!

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…

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!

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 da…

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 chang…

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…

Rex Hansen returns to share with us 5 woodworking nuggets he has learned during his first semester at North Bennet Street School. Check it out!

Rex Hansen joins us to talk about his first semester at the North Bennet Street School. This is great in-depth look at NBSS from a student's perspective. Check it out!

Aspen Golann joins us again to talk about the 5 Ways you can make it in woodworking. This is a fascinating discussion on the strategies Aspen uses to further her career as an artist and woodworker. C…

Aspen Golann joins us to talk about all the incredible projects she is working on. From the Chairmaker's Toolbox project, to classes, residencinces, and those fabulous brushes. There's much to learn …

Nick joins us again to answers the 5 Questions. Find out why a digital caliper is his best friend, and the Wood Whisperers' influences on his work. Check it out!

Nick Carruthers, The Grain Doctor joins us to talk about his epic shop move. He's a MD by day and an old iron aficionado by night...and weekends. Find out why Harbor Freight is your new best friend. …

Emmet joins us again to answer the 5 Questions. We cover everything from how a girlfriend introduced him to spoon carving, to the value of effort and ego. Check it out!

Master spoon carver Emmet Van Driesche joins us on this episode to talk about Christmas Tree farming, wood sculptures, book and magazine publishing, podcasting, and of course, spoon carving. This is …

On this episode, Mike Powers (@turningsawdustintogroceries on IG) joins us to talk his recent shop fire. This episode has a number of takeaways that can make all of our shops a safer place. But it's …

The one and only Ben Strano joins us on this episode.  He gives us a peek behind the curtain at Fine Woodworking Magazine, Shop Talk Live, etc.  Also, find out why he's "The" furniture repair guy...e…

Brian Brazil returns to recapture the most frequent guest title from his arch nemesis Wilbur Pan. We have a fantastic and fun conversation that ranges from small scale furniture to plane tills to wwi…

On this episode, its just us talking woodworking. We have some first takes  on new offerings from Blue Spruce, Crucible, Sinopia Milk Paint, Woodpeckers, a great discussion on Shapers, and interestin…