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John and Anni Furniss - Makers Oct 05, 2019

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On this episode I am revisiting John Furniss also known as the blind woodsman. This time we are joined by john's wife Anni. She is an artist who just made the jump to making art full time. We will talk about what's new with John and Anni as well as life as a maker couple and a lot about life. If you have not listened to john's first interview, please check it out.

Tracy Partridge-Johnson - Portland Pyrography Sep 28, 2019

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I have the great pleasure of sitting down today with Tracy Partridge-Johnson from Portland Pyrography. Pyrography is the technical term for wood burning, although it is so much more. Tracy takes this art to the level of a masterful artist.

Irwin Wright - High West Wood Products Sep 20, 2019

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For the longest time I have wanted to sit down with a logger and learn about where our wood comes from. I want to introduce you to Irwin Wright of High west Wood Products.

Irwin has over 35 years of experience in both logging and wood processing.

Brodey Carpenter - Dredge Design Sep 13, 2019

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On this episode I sit down with Brodey Carpenter owner and creative designer of Dredge Design. I met Brodey on a trip to the southern coast of Oregon. Although I had to brave a winding gravel road up into the woods to get to his shop, once there it was easy to see how inspirational this location was.

Robert Frisbee - woodworker Sep 06, 2019

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On this episode I speak with Robert Frisbee from beautiful Sisters Oregon about inspiration, mistakes and how to learn from them and how he is finding joy in his wood shop after retirement from the business world.

Will Nash - Nash Wood Nov 16, 2018

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On a journey to eastern Oregon I met Will Nash of Nash Wood in beautiful Bend Oregon. Will creates custom woodworking including carvings, instruments, cabinetry plus so much more. His array of skills is immense. His story fascinated me, I hope you enjoy this episode.

Joshua Talbert - Madrone Studio Nov 10, 2018

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On this episode I have the unique privilege of interviewing a third-generation woodworker. Not how you might think but a third-generation student. In my first season I interviewed Gary Rogowski of the northwest woodworking studio, then I interviewed a student of Gary's, Alexander Anderson who now runs Madrone Studio. Today I am interviewing Joshua Talbert a student at Madrone studio we will talk design, inspiration and what it is like working under a master woodworker.

Kris Kirkman - Kirkman Originals Nov 03, 2018

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I am going to introduce you to Kris Kirkman of Kirkman originals. Although by some standards he is a new woodworker with only a few years under his belt but he is creating furniture comparable with woodworkers with decades of experience. I hope you enjoy his story.

Ebanista School Students Natzem Lima & Zac Bell Oct 26, 2018

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On the Last episode we spoke with Jonathan Cohen who started the Ebanista School of fine woodworking now we are going to speak with two of his students. Natzem Lima and Zac Bell have entered classes here at the school only a few weeks ago and I spoke with them about their experiences here and what brought them to the Ebanista school of fine woodworking.

Jonathan Cohen - Ebanista School of Fine Woodworking Oct 19, 2018

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On this episode we are going to speak with Jonathan Cohen who over 40 years has designed and built some amazing furniture which brought him to opening a fine woodworking school in seattle Washington where he imparts his experience to students who share his passion for this craft.

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