MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

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MWA476 - Michelle Myers and 5 Questions Nov 07, 2023

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Michelle joins us again to answer the 5 Questions. From Baroq puzzle furniture to the versatile Bandsaw, Michelle interests, influences, and approach to her craft is inspiring. Check it out!
Michelle Myers

@emiko_woodworks on Instagram
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David Roentgen
Laura Kishimoto & Austin School of Furniture Class
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MWA Podcast Announcement - Release Schedule Nov 04, 2023

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Just a quick announcement about changes to the podcast release schedule. We are moving from Saturday to Tuesday.
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MWA475 - Michelle Myers Interview Oct 28, 2023

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Michelle Myers is our guest on this episode. Michelle is a professional woodworker, Woodworking instructor at ASF, and one of the outstanding furniture designers in Texas. Her woodworking background stretches from Pennsylvania to Maine and New York and finally to Texas. Join us for a fascinating conversation with a great woodworker and designer. Check it out!
Michelle Myers

@emiko_woodworks on Instagram
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MWA474 - Eric Rimel answers the 5 Questions Oct 21, 2023

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Eric returns to answer the 5 Questions. From rules to Fine Woodworking magizine to a pod of whales, this episode has little something for everyone. Check it out!
Eric Rimel
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Lee Valley Pocket Rule
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MWA473 - Eric Rimel Interview Oct 14, 2023

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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, and is also remodeling his home. It is a fun and entertaining conversation with a outstanding woodworker. Check it out!
Eric Rimel
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MWA472 - Jason Thigpen Returns Oct 07, 2023

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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 the Texas Woodworking Festival and Handworks, their ever growing line of leather and canvas products, the building they are renovating, and the rewards of making a living at a craft you love to do. It's a fun and entertaining conversation with a great friend of the show. Check it out!
Jason Thigpen

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MWA471 - Handworks 2023 Sep 30, 2023

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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 with a few of the attendees during the two-day event. This episode should give you a small taste of what is was like to be there. Check it out!
Handworks 2023
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MWA470 - Gary Rogowski Sep 23, 2023

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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 accomplishments. We visit with him about his new online “Setting Up Shop Series”, woodworking forgiveness, 5 min. dovetails, and wabi-sabi. It a wide-ranging, informative, and fun conversation. Check it out!
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Eskenazi Museum of Art
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MWA469 - Texas Woodworking Festival 2023 Sep 20, 2023

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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 interviewing Asa Christiana of Fine Woodworking Magazine on the main stage. It was such a wonderful event. This episode should give you a small taste of what is was like to be there. Check it out!
Texas Woodworking Festival
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MWA468 - Blake & Jason's 100+ Chair Order Sep 16, 2023

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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 talented chairmakers, instructors, and all around nice guys. It is fun and fascinating discussion where we delve deep into the design, construction and finishing of the Ember Chair. Check it out!
Blake Loree

Jason Gallagher