MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

On this episode of the MWA Podcast we’re visiting with Roger Ivey of East Walker River Wood Company - a professional woodworker, timber framer, fabricator, father of 13 children...and oh yeah, did I mention he's also an Anesthesiologist. Take a peak inside one extremely multi-talented individual.

On this episode, the Grand Poo-bah of the Texas Woodworking Festival joins us to discuss the ins & outs of this can't miss woodworking event. If you are anywhere near Texas...check it out!

Josh Swan returns to answer the 5 Questions. This somehow leads into a fascinating conversation about 80's PBS and NPR...Check it out!

Outstanding wooden boat-builder, timber supplier and instructor Josh Swan of J.W. Swan & Sons joins us to talk about joys of boat building and some sweet, sweet green lumber! Check it out!

Alan Walke and Aaron Moore of Walke Moore Tools return to answer the 5 Questions. Could a love of handtools transfer to a Multi-Router? Check it out!

Outstanding tool makers Alan Walke and Aaron Moore of Walke Moore Tools join us to talk about Router Planes among other topics. There may even be stealth announcement about a new tool coming up! Check it out!

Neil Brown returns to answer the 5 Questions. Additionally, Mark certifies Neil's Workbench as a "Roubo", and we talk about Neil's mad crest-rail carving skills.

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.

Gary returns to the podcast to discuss his experience with 1st iteration of The Northwest Woodworking Studio's "Online Mastery Class". Spoiler Alert: A new Class starts soon!

Jason names a favorite tool, answers 4 other questions that are not about Texas football

Jason joins us this time to talk about Texas Heritage Woodworks, what he's been up to, and family business life. There may even be a discussion about bees & goats!

Silent Mill does have answers to the 5 Questions...and they're pretty good!

The Silent Mill is silent no longer...Craig joins the guys to discuss all things woodworking. And Mark Hicks joins us as our very special guest host...cue in the "Love Boat" theme

Mark and 5 Questions; there might be some workbench stuff too...

Mark Hicks from Plate 11 joins us to discuss a new exciting online class he is offering, and we may talk a little bit about workbenches and shavehorses...

Wilbur joins us to run down the 5 Japanese tools you MUST own...or at least highly encouraged

Wilbur joins us once again to discuss his upcoming online class, Japanese spokeshaves, and the trials and tribulations of bathroom projects.

Vic and the 5 Questions; you just gotta know!

Longtime friend Vic Hubbard joins us for a fascinating discussion of all things woodworking!

Jerry & the 5 Questions...get some!

As the WWing calendar turns to fall, Jerry brings a blast of Canadian coolness to the show!

Markus and the 5 Questions - wait till you hear his stumbling block answer...

Markus joins Sean & Kyle for an interesting dive into chairmaking, woodworking and blacksmithing!

On this episode, Jason takes a spin with the 5 Questions!

Chairmaker Jason Gallagher drops in to visit with Sean and Kyle

The 5 Questions & Way2Dusty - Get some!

Way2Dusty joins the Sean & Kyle for a great conversation on chairs, woodworking, and a new Wisniewski Shed!

The 5 Questions and Gary Rogowski!

Gary Rogowski joins us for lively discussion on design, instruction, and new online classes!

Darrell Peart and the 5 Questions - You gotta hear this one!

Darrell Peart joins Sean & Kyle to discuss his furniture design, woodworking, and all things Greene & Greene!