Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast - Conversations Among Woodworkers

Neil Brown joins us to talk about his first chair build - a Galbert Rocker. And yes, he made most of the tools that he needed to build the Rocker. But he's also Canadian, so he's fairly modest about it ;-)

Deana & Jon Ketchum of New Collar Goods return to answer the 5 Questions. Find out a DIY Desk lead to thriving business.

On this episode we’re visiting the outstanding duo behind New Collar Goods, Deana & Jon Ketchum. Join us as we explore their quirky designs and fantastic creativity. 

Dan Schwank of Red Rose Reproductions returns to answer the 5 Questions with 9 answers. He also tells us how a wedding gift led him into woodworking. Check it out!

Dan Schwank of Red Rose Reproduction joins us to talk about his fantastic journey from hobbyist woodworker to master tool maker. We delve into his exquisite moulding planes, layout tools, bench fixtures, plane kits, and classes.  Check it out!

Gary from Northwest Woodworking Studio joins us once again to talk about a new online "Build Along Session" he is starting up. The episode is full of fun banter and great insights from a master woodworker. Check it out!

Anthony returns to the show to answer the 5 Questions. There might also be a knife recommendation from, you know, his day job.

Anthony Moraes joins us to talk about his fascinating background as a police detective, now turned Chef for Facebook, and his journey into woodworking. And being from NJ, he knows Wilbur...

Danielle joins us to talk about her 5 favorite carving tools. Some may require power...

Danielle joins us to discuss her upcoming book, "The Handcarved Bowl".  We also delve into her outstanding skill at design and execution. Check it out! 

Brian joins us once again to talk about his five, no six, favorite handtools!

Brian Brazil returns to the show to discuss his new shop,  his new shop "adjacent" dog, and his reign as the Grand Pooh-bah of the Woodworkers Guild of Rhode Island. There might also be a Dyami sighting...  

5 Questions? We have 5 Chairs! David Douyard tells us about 5 favorite chairs...okay 6, no 7.

Completing the Chairmaker Trifecta, David Douyard joins us to discuss chairmaking, teaching, and the current state of his chairmaking life! Also, there might be a couple of musical interludes...

Jeff joins us to answer the 5 Questions, and explain the intricacies of scaling chair designs.

In part two of our chairmaking trifecta, Jeff Lefkowitz joins us to talk about chairmaking, developing chair plans, and being an accomplished instructor.

Curtis Buchanan joins us to answer the 5 Questions, and a couple we didn't ask...

Master Windsor Chairmaker Curtis Buchanan joins us to discuss his chair designs, methods, instruction, and philosophy. We may talk about spoons & trains too...

Jeff returns to answer the 5 Questions. And has not one, but two stumbling blocks. 

Jeff Hamilton of Hamilton Toolworks join us to discuss his exquisite marking gauges, knives, etc. And gives us a peak behind the curtain of a boutique toolmaker.