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MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations
Hosted by Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst · EN
The Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast brings to you in-depth interviews with woodworkers of note in our community - from outstanding hobbyists to award winning, international woodworkers. We also bring to you a bit of woodworking news and other items of note. And we wrap things up with our fortnightly beer recommendations. Whether you are a hand-tool, powertool, or hybrid woodworker, we think you will find something of interest in every episode.
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MWA616 - Peter Follansbee & the 17th-Century Essex County Cupboard
2d ago01:10:06Tap to summarizeWe’re excited to have the one and only Peter Follansbee as our guest. Peter is an outstanding furniture and chairmaker primarily focusing on 17th century furniture from New England. He has just released a new book with Lost Art Press titled; 17th-Century Essex County Cupboard. Join us for a fun and informative conversation with one of luminaries of our craft.Peter FollansbeeFollansbee’s Substackpeterfollansbee-joiner.compfollansbee.wordpress.com@peterfollansbee on IGSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
Transcribe →MWA615 - David Douyard & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
1w ago00:30:23Tap to summarizeDavid returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore workshop upgrades, finishing, steam bending, Yale Furniture Study, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!David Douyarddaviddouyardchairmaker.com@ddouyardchairmaker on IGSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
Transcribe →MWA614 - David Douyard; Back from Down Under
2w ago01:05:57Tap to summarizeToday we’re excited to have long-time friend of the show David Douyard as our guest. David is an accomplished chairmaker, fine furniture maker, and instructor. He will also be one of the presenters at the upcoming Texas WWing Festival on Sept. 25-27 in Austin, Texas. We talk about his most recent trip Australia, Charimaking, and more. Check it out! David Douyarddaviddouyardchairmaker.com@ddouyardchairmaker on IGSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
Transcribe →MWA613 - Andrew Parker & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
3w ago00:39:09Tap to summarizeAndrew returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore English tools, workbenches, geometry, finishing, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!Andrew Parker@aparker_furniture on Instagramaparkerfurniture.co.ukWWing NewsSpesyn Tool 3 - Smart Cordless DrillNew Miter Rail by KM ToolsTimbecon, an Australian woodworking company, has acquired the Triton brandWoodpecker’s Low Cost Router Table FenceSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
Transcribe →MWA612 - Andrew Parker
Jun 2301:08:59Tap to summarizeOn this episode we welcome Andrew Parker as our guest. Andrew is a talented woodworker who is just finishing up the woodworking program at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. He is a former software engineer who normally works out of his shop in North Lancashire, England. We have a wonderful conversation about his journey into woodworking, career change, the program at SBWI, and what's next. Check it out!Andrew Parker@aparker_furniture on Instagramaparkerfurniture.co.ukSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
Transcribe →MWA611 - Jameel Abraham & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Jun 1600:34:37Tap to summarizeJameel returns to answer the 5 Other Questions. We explore tool chests, Japanese chisels, blacksmithing, finishing, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!Jameel Abraham@jameelabraham & @benchcrafted on IGBenchcrafted.comHandworks.coWWing NewsKreg Edge Loose Tenon JoinerIwasaki Draw FilesBow Products Expandable Push ShoeTooley Park: 3 in 1 Marking GaugeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
Transcribe →MWA610 - Jameel Abraham; Handworks 2026
Jun 901:10:08Tap to summarizeWe’re excited to welcome Jameel Abraham as our guest. Jameel is a person of many talents, which include: furniture & tool design & production, iconography, and wrenching on Porsches, just to name a few. And oh yeah, he’s also co-owner of Benchcrafted. On this episode we dive deep into upcoming handtool gathering know simply as "Handworks"; plus all the happenings at Benchcrafted. Check it out!Jameel Abraham@jameelabraham & @benchcrafted on IGBenchcrafted.comHandworks.coSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
Transcribe →MWA609 - Deneb Puchalski: 5 Questions & WWing News
Jun 200:36:19Tap to summarizeDeneb returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore his core hand tools, Stick Chairs, working with intention, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!Deneb Puchalski@ddpuchalski on Instagramlie-nielsen.com@LieNielsenToolworks on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
Transcribe →MWA608 - Deneb Puchalski: Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and more
May 2602:06:03Tap to summarizeOn this episode, we’re excited to welcome Deneb Puchalski as our guest. Deneb is the lead demonstrator for Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and has travelled far and wide teaching people how to use Hand Tools. Deneb studied and taught woodworking at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. He continues to teach hand tool workshops and has written many articles for all of your favorite woodworking publications. Check it Out!Deneb Puchalski@ddpuchalski on Instagramlie-nielsen.com@LieNielsenToolworks on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
Transcribe →MWA607 - Brian Brace & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
May 1900:34:12Tap to summarizeBrian returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore the Multi-Router, Charles Greene's Desk, when to walk away, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!Brian Bracebrianbracefinefurniture.com/@brianbracefinefurniture on InstagramBrian Brace Fine Furniture on FacebookWWing News KEEN KS86 Work Sneaker - Zappos LinkChair Camp Book by Kitty & Brian Noel (BearKat Wood)Rhino USA Retractable Ratchet StrapsSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderTexas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle Barton@barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on InstagramJeff Wyatt@copperjohn_woodworks on InstagramVideo - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt
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