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
On this episode, friend of the show Michael Jury joins us. Michael is an award-winning custom furniture and chair maker. We talk about the latest at his business, M. Jury Woodworks, his journey into the “dark side” of woodworking, and what it takes to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s an intriguing and fun conversation—check it out!
Michael Jury
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Jacob returns to take on the 5 Questions! We learn why he needs a bigger lathe, hear about his fondness for the Goddard Corner Chair, and talk about his mentor, David Ellsworth. It’s an entertaining conversation with a fantastic turner. Check it out!
Jacob Michael Goodman
- @jacobmichaelgoodman on Instagram
- jacobmichaelgoodman.com
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On this episode, we’re joined by Jacob Michael Goodman, a talented wood tuner and woodworker based in Asheville, North Carolina. Jacob creates outstanding sculptural pieces and is just beginning his journey into chairmaking. Tune in for a fun and informative conversation about his work and creative path. Check it out!
Jacob Michael Goodman
- @jacobmichaelgoodman on Instagram
- jacobmichaelgoodman.com
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Bob returns to answer the 5 Questions! We dive into his personal work bench, his thoughts on bevel-up planes, Harvey Tools, and his desire for a bigger shop. It’s a fun and entertaining conversation. Check it out!
Bob Miller
- @masswoodworks on Instagram
- masswoodworks.com
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On this episode, we’re joined by Bob Miller - an outstanding furniture maker, millwright, teacher, toolmaker, and self-described free-range eccentric. A graduate of the North Bennet Street School, Bob runs his business, Mass Woodworks, out of the Charleston Furniture Makers Community Shop, which he also manages. It fun and informative conversation. Check it out!
Bob Miller
- @masswoodworks on Instagram
- masswoodworks.com
On this episode, it’s just the crew catching up. We chat about Brian’s remodel, Sean’s running, and Kyle’s shoulder injury (turns out it’s actually a fractured collarbone). We also dive into the recent retraction of the proposed Table Saw Safety Regulations, along with plenty of other woodworking talk and insights. Check it out!
Discussion Link: CPSC Withdraws Sawstop Safety Rules
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On this episode, we’re excited to welcome back Gary Rogowski. Gary will be presenting at the Texas Woodworking Festival as part of its Education Track. He is an award-winning furniture maker, author, and educator, as well as the Director of The Northwest Woodworking Studio and host of the Splinters podcast. Check it out!
Gary Rogowski
Morgan returns to answer the 5 Questions! We dive into his love for the drawknife and shavehorse, a marriage settee, and nice shoutout to Kate Swann. It’s a fun and entertaining conversation. Check it out!
J. Morgan Grove
- @parkeandstorm & @urbanmgrove on Instagram
- parkeandstorm.com
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On this episode J. Morgan Grove joins us as our guest. Morgan is an exceptional furniture and chairmaker who, for the past 30 years, has worked with the USDA Forest Service to advance the full-cycle care of trees, forests, and communities both in the U.S. and abroad. He holds degrees in Architecture, Environmental Studies, and Community Forestry, along with a Ph.D. in Social Ecology; all from Yale. Morgan is also the founder of Par...
Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions! We dive into his love for the Lie-Nielsen No. 60-1/2 block plane, hear a great tip on using the Ray Iles rounding plane, and talk about his stick chair settee white whale. It’s a fun and entertaining conversation. Check it out!
Jonathon Hammack
- @jonathonhammack on Instagram
- jonathonhammack.com
- Jon Hammack on Substack
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On this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jonathan Hammack to the show. Jon is a talented furniture maker with a focus on vernacular furniture and stick chairs. He also teaches classes and shares his insights through a fantastic Substack newsletter. Check it out!
Jonathon Hammack
- @jonathonhammack on Instagram
- jonathonhammack.com
- Jon Hammack on Substack
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On this episode, we catch up with longtime friend of the show and fan favorite, Brian Brazil. Brian is a passionate hobbyist woodworker, Newsletter Editor for the Woodworkers Guild of Rhode Island, and a veteran of many Woodworking in America and Fine Woodworking Live events. He’s also Wilbur Pan’s arch nemesis. It’s a fun and entertaining conversation. Check it out!
Brian Brazil
Mara and Rob of Sutherland Welles return to answer the 5 Questions. From an old tenoner/shaper to musical animation, this episode is a fun and entertaining conversation with plenty of woodworking & finishing goodness. Check it out!
Sutherland Wells
- sutherlandwelles.com
- @sutherlandwelles on Instagram
- Sutherland Welles on YouTube
- Sutherland Welles Ltd. on Facebook
- heritagerestoration.net
- @heritagerestoration on Instagram
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On this episode, we’re joined by Mara and Robert Cagnetta of Sutherland Welles. We dive into their exceptional real Tung Oil finishing products and also explore Rob’s work in historic building preservation and restoration. It is a fun and informative conversation covering all aspects of their truly outstanding finishing products. Check it out!
Sutherland Wells
- sutherlandwelles.com
- @sutherlandwelles on Instagram
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Zack returns to answer the 5 Questions. From trusting your eyes to cassette tapes, this episode is a fun and entertaining conversation with plenty of woodworking goodness. Check it out!
Zack Fealk
- @friendo.furniture on Instagram
- friendofurniture.com
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On this episode we’re excited to welcome Zack Fealk as our guest. Zack is a furniture maker, designer, and the Lead Instructor for the 40-week Wood Design Program at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. It is a fun and informative conversation with a talented up and coming woodworker and educator.
Zack Fealk
- @friendo.furniture on Instagram
- friendofurniture.com
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Chuck returns to answer the 5 Questions! Hear about his four favorite tools, the touching story of his woodworking mentor, and the ambitious chair project that’s been years in the making. It’s a fun and insightful conversation with one of the true masters of our craft. Check it out!
Chuck Bender
- @no_bs_woodworking on Instagram
- acanthus.com
- Chuck Benders No BS Woodworking on YouTube
- Acanthus Workshop on Facebook
On this episode, we’re excited to welcome Chuck Bender as our guest. Chuck is a master furniture maker, seasoned instructor, and former Senior Editor at Popular Woodworking Magazine. He shares how he got his start in woodworking, his passion for period furniture, and offers up some fun and insightful anecdotes along the way. It’s a great conversation with one of the true masters of our craft. Check it out!
Chuck Bender
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Andy Minier of Swell Furniture! Andy is a full-time cabinet maker and the owner of Swell Furniture, based in Anoka, Minnesota. We dive into his work at a high-end custom cabinet and furniture shop, explore some of his personal commissions, and cover a few questions we didn’t get to during his last visit. It’s a fun and fascinating conversation with a great friend of the show. Check it...
Brian Crano returns to answer the 5 Questions. We talk about his 5 favorite tools, totems, and his bad ideas. It's a fun and informative conversation with one of the great guys in our community. Check it out!
Brian Crano
- @idontunderstandyoumovie on Instagram
- @a_liminal_object on Instagram
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