Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast - Conversations Among Woodworkers

On this bonus episode of the MWA Podcast, Austin Waldo joins us to discuss the upcoming Texas Woodworking Festival, happening in Austin on November 9th and 10th. We’ll provide a quick overview of the event - covering exhibitors, classes, the venue, and how to snag a 10% discount on tickets. Plus, we’ll share an exciting opportunity for those who can’t attend the festival in person. Check it out!Texas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on Sale use the code "MWA10" at checkout for 10% off.Austin School of FurnitureMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Join us for an engaging conversation with Evan Court, an exceptional furniture maker, artist, woodworking instructor, and contributor to Fine Woodworking Magazine. In this episode, Evan shares his passion for design, the creative scene in Dallas, insights about his new workshop, and his love for old iron. It's a fun and entertaining discussion you won’t want to miss!Evan [email protected] on IGevanlcourt.comTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on Sale use the code "MWA10" at checkout for 10% off. MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Rex returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about his sage advice on spokeshaves, how a Rocking Horse turned into a White Whale, and his three go-to finishes. It is another great conversation with a true friend of the show. Check it out!Rex Hansen@rexhansen on IGWWing News Two Sided Sandpaper from DiabloM&T Live Woodshop Newsream on the Fisher House Sept. 21Blake & Jason’s Ember Chair Plans by Joe BassTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

On this episode our friend Rex Hansen joins us to share what he has been upto since graduating from North Bennet Street School. In a nutshell, it has been a lot. We talk about the numouse classes he had taken, his new makerspace workshop experience, plant stand commision - just to name a few. It fun, entertaining, and informative conversation. Check it out!Rex Hansen@rexhansen on IGTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Gary joins us again as our guest. We talk about all things woodworking and more on this episode. Gary's renowned "Northwest Woodworking Studio" is about to launch the latest editions of his online programs. He is also teaming up with Highland Woodworking, has a couple of tips on using shellac, and he really like the Ravens this year. It's always a fun and informative conversation with Gary on the podcast. Check it out! Gary Rogowskinorthwestwoodworking.com@northwestwoodworking on InstagramSplinters PodcastWWing News Grizzly Tent Sale Returns“Japanese Joinery” new book by Dorian BrachtAlexander Brothers is offering Wood Kits for ChairsMark’s Steam Bent Berea Ladderback Chair KitTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hi

Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out why slowing down is faster, and how lasers and handplanes are a few of Jon's favorite things. Join us for a fun and entertaining episode. Check it out!Jon Wayne Brownjonwaynebrown.com@jonwaynebrown on InstagramTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jon Wayne Brown is our guest. Jon is a very talented custom furniture maker located in Vancouver, Canada. His use of design, construction, and wood selection is outstanding. And Jon’s journey in his woodworking career is truly inspiring. Join us for a fun and insightful conversation. Check it out!Jon Wayne Brownjonwaynebrown.com@jonwaynebrown on InstagramTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Hague Haswell and Vic Tesolin return to answer the 5 Questions. Based on their answers, you can tell that these guys have spent way too much time together. Is it a very fun and insightful episode. Check it out!Hague Haswellmelbournetool.com@melbournetoolcompany on InstagramMelbourne Tool Company on YouTubeVic Tesolinvictesolinwoodworks.com@vic_tesolin_woodworks on InstagramVic Tesolin Woodworks on YouTubeTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Hague Haswell and Vic Tesolin joins us on this episode to talk about the new hand tools being offered by Melbourne Tool Co. MTC is a new hand tool company out of Australia producing tools that are simple, accurate and accessible to all people who are passionate about woodworking. Joins us for an entertaining and informative conversation that might call out to your inner tool nerd. Check it out!Hague Haswellmelbournetool.com@melbournetoolcompany on InstagramMelbourne Tool Company on YouTubeVic Tesolinvictesolinwoodworks.com@vic_tesolin_woodworks on InstagramVic Tesolin Woodworks on YouTubeTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Ins

Luke returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out why every tool is his favorite...including the eraser. He also talks about the influence on Roy Underhill on the Sloyd Experience. Luke again shares some of his great wisdom and outlook. Check it out!Luke Johanson - Sloyd Experiencesloydexperience.org@sloydexperience on InstagramWWing News Woodpecker’s Auxiliary Rip FenceWoodpecker’s 8” Ultra-Shear Dado StackJessEM Stainless Steel Tool Setting GaugeWoodworking in America Conference - Oct. 11 & 12Texas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Luke Johanson of the Sloyd Experience joins on this truly inspiring episode. Luke is a woodworker turned educator that is working with his local elementary school to bring the concepts of Sloyd education back to the youth. The concepts he is teaching reach far beyond woodworking to provide an authentic, educational experience to youth through the simple act of "working with your hands”. The Sloyd Experience has something to offer to all of us. Check it out!Luke Johanson - Sloyd Experiencesloydexperience.org@sloydexperience on InstagramTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Enjoy this encore episode of our interview with the one and only Jeff Miller. We will be back with fresh episodes starting next week. Kyle is getting the shop back in some order after Hurricane Beryl. And we are all looking forward to get back on the podcast saddle. Jeff MillerTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

It's just us on this episode. From Grizzly's surprising entry into the hand plane market to Ridgid's new cordless sanders, we've got the scoop on the latest tools hitting the scene. Plus some shop updates, including Kyle's Rocker, and some recommendations on shop wear and finishing supplies. Check it out!WWing News: No. 4 Smoothing Plane from Grizzly?New Low Profile Sanders from RidgidObsidian Ebony - an Ebony Substitute - Darrel Peart YouTube VideoWoodpeckers’ new 3D Woodworking SquareShop Wear:New Balance Men's 877 V1 Walking ShoeCherokee Men's Scrub PantsFinishing Supplies:MāKRS Stain PadContec AC9165 DuPont Sontara White Aircraft WipeTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuilds

On this episode of the MWA podcast Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions. Jon shares his favorite tools, finishing process, etc. and the stories behind them - providing a deep look into the craftsmanship and tradition of chairmaking. In Woodworking News we look at the latest tools from Lee Valley and some new/old videos by Wilbur Pan. Check it out!Jon Granthandmadematters.com.au@handmademattersstudio on InstagramWWing News Lee Valley - Pocket Drilling GuideLee Valley - Veritas Tabling ScribeNakashima ‘Process Book’Pop Wood Videos with Wilbur on Japanese toolsTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

On this episode of the MWA podcast we welcome the outstanding Australian chairmaker Jon Grant to the show. John shares insights of his woodworking journey, Australian timbers, and his experiences teaching at his studio, Handmade Matters. We also take a deep dive into his passion for mentorship. Join the conversation for tips, engaging stories, and the camaraderie of the woodworking community. Check it out!Jon Granthandmadematters.com.au@handmademattersstudio on InstagramTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Brian returns to answer the 5 Questions, again (okay, we have changed a few of them since last time). First, we'll catch up on the latest woodworking news, including an ingenious folding treadle lathe. Then, brace yourself as Brian dishes out his favorite tool acquisition story and reveals the woodworker who has influenced him the most. With insights on his go-to finishes, and top tips for fellow craftsmen, this episode is a must-listen. Check it out!Brian Brazil@brian_c_brazil on Instagrambrianbrazil.comswampyankeeworkshop.comWWing NewsGramercy Tools Treadle Lathe going into productionWilbur has new blog posts on setting up a Japanese hand planeChris S. Substack “Never Sponsored” - Post on Diamond StonesMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointef

Brian Brazil returns.  On this episode Brian discusses that what started as a simple task of building a water bottle holder kickstarted his love for woodworking. From Japanese woodworking techniques to 3D printing, Brian discusses his wide-ranging woodworking interests and experiences. Join us we dive into Brian's unique woodworking journey. Check it Out!Brian Brazil@brian_c_brazil on Instagrambrianbrazil.comswampyankeeworkshop.comMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

Lauta returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about her favorite scraper, her new interest in molding leather, and her preferred finish. It's a fun and entertaining conversion. Check it out!Laura Kishimoto@kishimotodesign on Instagramkishimotodesign.comMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

The fantastic artist & furniture designer Laura Kishimoto joins us as our guest on this episode. Laura shares her background of discovering woodworking through her college design courses, and then finding her niche combining craftsmanship and artistic expression through furniture design. Laura details her extensive use of free form bent lamination and vacuum bag molding to create complex organic forms. It is entertaining and inspiring conversation with one of the true artist in our craft. Check it out!Laura Kishimoto@kishimotodesign on Instagramkishimotodesign.comWWing NewsTexas Woodworking Festival - Tickets on SaleB Square by MJ Platt & Co.Woodpeckers’ Mortising JigMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11

Ted returns to answer the 5 Questions. From pencils, laser cutters, to dining tables, Ted shares his joys and advice on design. and the craft. Check it out!Ted Galante@tedgalante on Instagramgalantearchitecture.comMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram