MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

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MWA447 - Andy Rawls Interview Apr 22, 2023

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Andy Rawls joins us on the episode to talk about custom furniture business, making canons for the Alamo, and his participation in the upcoming Texas Woodworking Festival. It fun and fascinating conversation with a true master of the craft. Check it out!
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Texas Woodworking Festival

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MWA446 - John Boissy answers the 5 Questions Apr 15, 2023

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John Boissy returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how John's early interest in architecture had taken him to where he is now, his love for a flat-line bevel gauge, and handscrew accidents. Check it out!

MWA445 - John Boissy Interview Apr 08, 2023

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John Boissy joins us as our guest on this episode. John is an outstanding custom furniture maker and a Franciscan Friar in the Catholic Church. He is a graduate of NBBS and is known for his 17th & 18th century chairs and casework. This is fun and intriguing conversation where we touch on faith, woodworking, and some great beers. Check it out!
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John Boissy: @speedskier44 & @friar_funiture_and_crafts on IG

MWA444 - Katie Thompson Interview Apr 01, 2023

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Katie Thompson returns as our guest on this episode. We try our best to catch up on all the projects she has going. Katie is an artist, writer, instructor and advocate. She is the creator of the Women of Woodworking Project and Pen & Chisel journal. She is also the Social Media and Admin Director for the Wood Art Alliance, and serves on the Board of Trustees for The Furniture Society. This is fun and fascinating episode with one of the great advocats of our craft. Check it out!

MWA443 - Austin Waldo & The Texas Woodworking Festival Mar 25, 2023

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Austin Waldo returns to tell us all about the upcoming Texas Woodworking Festival happening Aug. 26 & 27. We talk about the new venue, exhibitors, and the new educational opportunities as this years event. We also spend some time talking about the Austin School Furniture, and their programs and classes. Check it out!
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MWA442 - Paul Jasper answers the 5 Questions Mar 18, 2023

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Paul returns to answer the 5 Questions. From a truly heartwarming story of how he got into woodworking, to the tools and artist that inspire him - it's an entertaining time with a great woodworker. Check it out!
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Takashi Murakami: @takashipom
Sauer and Steiner: @sauer_and_steiner

MWA441 - Paul Jasper Interview Mar 11, 2023

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Paul Jasper of Copper Pig Woodworking joins us on this episode . Paul is a scientist by day and an outstanding woodworker by night - known for his fabulous boxes, intricate design, and collaborations with fellow makers & artists. We dive deep into the art of design, execution and connections. It's fun and fascinating conversation. Check it out!
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Microjig - Grr-ripper2 Go https://www.microjig.com/products/grr-ripper2-go
Festool Job-site Table Saw https://www.festool.com/products/new-products/new-products/576820---csc-sys-50#Overview
Inlay: @woodsimka
Pyrography @jendiarenzocreative

MWA440 - Rex Hansen and 5 Items from NBSS Mar 04, 2023

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Rex returns to tell us 5 Things he has learned so far at North Bennet Street School. There are some great takeaways on this episode - from sharpening, to table saw techniques, to critical eyesight, just to name a few. Check it out!
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Table Saw Sled - L Stop Block https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDedwBrtWO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

MWA439 - Rex Hansen - NBSS Semester 3 Feb 25, 2023

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Rex returns to the podcast to tell us all about his third semester at North Bennet Street School. We go into detail on his third semester projects, skills he has learned, and the opportunities that abound at NBSS. It's great conversation with a great friend. Check it out!
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Oneida introduces the “Supercell Turbo Dust Collector https://www.woodshopnews.com/tools-machines/oneida-adds-the-supercell-turbo
Small Cordless Power Feeder https://www.woodshopnews.com/tools-machines/shop-owner-invents-a-cordless-power-feeder & https://powerfeeder.alladd.com/powerfeederindex.html
Woodpeckers’ Track Clamp Benchtops https://www.woodpeck.com/track-clamp-bench-tops.html

MWA438 - Andy Minier answers the 5 Questions Feb 18, 2023

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Andy returns to answer the 5 Questions. From cabinet scrapers to Italian design, Andy's many influences might inspire you too. Check it out!

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