MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

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MWA457 - Rex Hansen's 5 Tip & Trick from NBSS Jul 01, 2023

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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 for everyone. Check it out!
Episode Links:
Rex Hansen: @rexhansen on IG

MWA456 - Rex Hansen: NBBS Graduate Jun 24, 2023

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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 of course, chairmaking! We also talk about his plans for the future, and reflect on this once in a lifetime opportunity. It is a fun and interesting conversation with a great friend of the podcast. Check it out!
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Rex Hansen: @rexhansen on IG
Mark's Chair Classes
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MWA455 - David Douyard in Australia Jun 17, 2023

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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 with other well known Australian chairmakers. Closer to home, David also was an exhibitor at the Smithsonian Craft Fair. This another fun and informative chat with our good friend David. Check it out!
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David Douyard: Website & Instagram
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MWA454 - Philip Morley answers the 5 Questions Jun 10, 2023

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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 out!
Philip Morley

MWA453 - Philip Morley Interview Jun 03, 2023

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Phil joins us on this episode to talk about his outstanding custom furniture, teaching, and what he is presenting at the upcoming Texas Woodworking Festival. Phil is a classically trained fine furniture maker, WWing instructor, and a devoted father, husband & troublemaker. And if you listen to the end, you may get a hint about next week's episode. Check it out!
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Philip Morley

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Engles Coach Shop

MWA452 - Andrew Hunter answers the 5 Questions May 27, 2023

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Andrew returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how Andrew started his journey in becoming a professional woodworker, his favorite tool, and new the camera rabbit hole he finds himself in these days. It fun and engaging conversation - check it out!
Episode Links:
Texas Woodworking Festival
Andrew Hunter: @andrewhunter_funiture

MWA451 - Andrew Hunter Interview May 20, 2023

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Andrew Hunter as our guest on this episode. Andrew is an amazing furniture maker, instructor, and well known Japanese hand-tool enthusiast. We delve into his current work, Japanese hand tools, and Chinese and country furniture. It's a great conversation. And you can meet Andrew at the upcoming Texas Woodworking Festival. Check it out!
Episode Links:
Texas Woodworking Festival
Andrew Hunter: @andrewhunter_funiture
WWing News

LAP - Coming Soon - Gibson Chair Video & Crucible Cross-Peen Hammer
Woodpeckers CornerLock Clamps

MWA450 - Frank Strazza answers the 5 Questions May 13, 2023

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Frank returns to answer the 5 questions and doesn't disappoint. This episode has it all - There are some great tips and techniques on marking knives, saws, etc. We find out about Frank's boyhood passion for woodworking, and his current fascination with the works of Silas Kopf. Check it out!
Episode Links:
Texas Woodworking Festival
Frank Strazza: strazzafurniture.com & @strazzafuniture on IG
Pfeil #4 Chip Carving Knife
Crown 8" Gents Saw

MWA449 - Frank Strazza Interview May 06, 2023

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We're excited to have Frank Strazza as our guest for this episode. Frank is an award winning fine furniture maker, instructor, hand-tool enthusiast, musician, and cyclist. From fine workbenches, to marquetry, to cello podiums, to cycling adventures; this is fun and fascinating interview with one of true greats in our craft. Check it out!
Episode Links:
Texas Woodworking Festival
Frank Strazza: strazzafurniture.com & @strazzafuniture on IG
Japan's Puzzle Makers
WWing News

MWA448 - Andy Rawls answers the 5 Questions Apr 29, 2023

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Andy returns to answer the 5 Questions. We delve into the early classes and apprenticeships he had with some of the masters of the craft. Find out how these experiences led him to where he is today. Andy is both a skilful furniture maker and a true inspiration to others in the craft. Check it out!
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