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.
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,…
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 t…
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 wi…
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 acc…
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 interview…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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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, luthie…
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!
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Kim McIntyre
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 ou…
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!
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Robert Spiece
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…
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!
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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 hi…
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…
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 o…
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 wi…
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 o…