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MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

by Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst · English · Leisure & Travel

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 for

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 48 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 9 minNew

MWA628 - Greg Pennington & 5 Questions

Greg returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore drawknives, Greg's sharpening process, Kelly Mehler and more. Check it Out! Greg Pennington penningtonwindsorchairs.com@gpenningtonwindsorchairs on InstagramEpisode Sponsors: Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first orderSilver River Chairs - Check out their book, "The Woven Chair" MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram Hosts' Contact Info: Kyle Barton @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram...

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E627 · 6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
MWA627 - Greg Pennington: Windsor Chairmaker
We’re excited to have Greg Pennington as our guest. Greg is a master Windsor chairmaker, outstanding instructor, and an all around great guy. He teaches classes out of his wonderful shop located in Hendersonville, TN. And he has written articles on chairmaking for woodworking publications, and has been featured on Charles Brock’s PBS show Volunteer Woodworker. Check it out! Greg Pennington penningtonwindsorchairs.com@gpenningtonwindsorchairs on InstagramEpisode Sponsors: Sutherland Welles Fi...
E626 · 29 Sep 2026 · 34 min
MWA626 - Brian Granvall & Michael Alm and the 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
Brian & Michael return to answer the 5 Questions. We explore shooting planes, Hillview squares, woven chairs, sailboats, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Brian Granvall makersmed.comlocustgrovewoodcraft.com@locustgrovewoodcraft on Instagram/Locust Grove Woodcraft on Facebookvetsheds.orgMichael Alm makersmed.comalmfab.com@almfab on InstagramMichael Alm (ALM FAB) on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order MWA Podcast - Patreon Pag...
E625 · 22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
MWA625 - Makers Medkit with Brian Granvall & Michael Alm
On this episode we’re excited to have Brian Granvall & Michael Alm as our guests. Both are outstanding professional woodworkers, and at the Texas Woodworking Festival they will be launching the Makers Medkit. This is fascinating conversation about safety, preparation, and having the right Medkit in your shop. Check it out! Brian Granvall makersmed.comlocustgrovewoodcraft.com@locustgrovewoodcraft on Instagram/Locust Grove Woodcraft on Facebookvetsheds.orgMichael Alm makersmed.comalmfab.co...
E622 · 15 Sep 2026 · 26 min
MWA624 - Joe Bass & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Joe returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore combo machines, letter carving, wood you can't find in Texas, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Joe Bass joebassworkshop.com@joerobertbass on InstagramWWing News Powermatic new 15” & 20” Helical PlanersVeritas Tools at RocklerNew LAP Book - Benchwork: A Guide to Hand Tools, Work Strategies, Benches & Storage by Mike PekovichSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texa...
E620 · 8 Sep 2026 · 41 min
MWA623 - Jon Joffe & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore CNC machines, dust collection, Dogwood, Hawthorn, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Jon Joffe jonjoffetoolworks.co@jonjoffe on InstagramWWing News Mirka Combo 5” & 6” ROS - DEROS II 5650XWoodpeckers Ellipse Router JigHarvey Sniper Drill Press PricingTite-Reach WrenchSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets ...
E624 · 1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
MWA622 - Gary Rogowski at Handworks
We’re excited to welcome back Gary Rogowski as our guest. Gary will be an exhibitor at Handworks in a couple of days. He is also an award winning furniture maker, author, educator, Director of The Northwest Woodworking Studio, and host of the Splinters podcast. It's a fun conversation with a great friend. Check it out! Gary Rogowski northwestwoodworking.com@northwestwoodworking on InstagramSplinters PodcastGary Rogowski on SubstackWWing News New SawStop BandsawNew Harvey Table Saw with ...
E623 · 25 Aug 2026 · 52 min
MWA621 - Mark Hicks in the House
On this episode we are going to be catching up with a former cohost of the podcast, Mark Hicks. Mark will also be an exhibitor at Handworks. And you can probably find most of us in and around his Plate 11 booth. Join us a fun conversation with a great friend that goes in many different directions. Check it out! Mark Hicks plate11.comSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podca...
E621 · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
MWA620 - Joe Bass Returns
On this episode we are going to be catching up with a great friend of the show, Joe Bass. Joe is an outstanding woodworker, chairmaker, and artist. And he will be attending both Handworks and the Texas Woodworking Festival. Check it out! Joe Bass joebassworkshop.com@joerobertbass on InstagramSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagr...
E619 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
MWA619 - Jon Joffe: Toolmaker
We’re excited to have Jon Joffe back as our guest. Jon is an accomplished tool maker, woodworker, and hand tool enthusiast. We talk about his new Marking Gauge, tool making, Handworks, and more. It's fun and informative conversation with a delightful maker. Check it out! Jon Joffe jonjoffetoolworks.co@jonjoffe on InstagramSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patre...
E618 · 4 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
MWA618 - Wilbur Pan at Handworks
On this episode we are going to be catching up Wilbur Pan. Wilbur is a fantastic woodworker, and an ambassador of asian woodworking tools and techniques. He will be demonstrating those tools and techniques at the upcoming Handworks event in Amana, IA on Sept 4 & 5. Join us for a fun and informative conversation with a great friend of the podcast. Wilbur Pan Giantcypress.net@wilburpan on InstagramSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodwor...
E617 · 28 Jul 2026 · 27 min
MWA617 - Peter Follansbee & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
Peter returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore axes, Hungarian riven beech furniture, Drew Langsner, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Peter Follansbee Follansbee’s Substackpeterfollansbee-joiner.compfollansbee.wordpress.com@peterfollansbee on IGSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram Hosts' Contact Info: ...
E616 · 21 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
MWA616 - Peter Follansbee & the 17th-Century Essex County Cupboard
We’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 Follansbee Follansbee’s Substackpeterfollansbee-joiner.compfollansbee.wordpress.com@peterfollansbee on IGSutherland Welles Finis...
E615 · 14 Jul 2026 · 30 min
MWA615 - David Douyard & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
David 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 Douyard daviddouyardchairmaker.com@ddouyardchairmaker on IGSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram Hosts' Contact Info: Kyle Barton @barton.kyle & @b...
E614 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
MWA614 - David Douyard; Back from Down Under
Today 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 Douyard daviddouyardchairmaker.com@ddouyardchairmaker on IGSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order Texa...
E613 · 30 Jun 2026 · 39 min
MWA613 - Andrew Parker & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
Andrew 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 News Spesyn 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 order Texas Woodwork...
E612 · 23 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
MWA612 - Andrew Parker
On 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 Welle...
E611 · 16 Jun 2026 · 35 min
MWA611 - Jameel Abraham & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Jameel 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 News Kreg 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 order MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Insta...
E610 · 9 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
MWA610 - Jameel Abraham; Handworks 2026
We’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.coSu...
E609 · 2 Jun 2026 · 36 min
MWA609 - Deneb Puchalski: 5 Questions & WWing News
Deneb 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 order Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 10% off your tickets MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram Hosts' Contact Info: Kyle Barton @barton....
E608 · 26 May 2026 · 2 hr 6 min
MWA608 - Deneb Puchalski: Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and more
On 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@LieN...
E607 · 19 May 2026 · 34 min
MWA607 - Brian Brace & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
Brian 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 Brace brianbracefinefurniture.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 orde...
E606 · 12 May 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
MWA606 - Brian Brace: Master Roycroft Artisan
Brian Brace is our guest on this Episode. Brian is an accomplished, award-winning professional woodworker with a passion for Arts & Crafts furniture. He is a Master Roycroft Artisan and works out of his shop in Black Mountain, North Carolina. This is a fascinating and entertaining conversation with a true master of the craft. Check it out! Brian Brace brianbracefinefurniture.com/@brianbracefinefurniture on InstagramBrian Brace Fine Furniture on FacebookSutherland Welles Finishes - Use cod...
E605 · 5 May 2026 · 29 min
MWA605 - Austin Waldo & 5 Other Questions; Plus WWing News
Austin returns to answer the 5 Other Questions. We explore his new shop plans, cherry, wiping rags, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Austin Waldo @texaswoodworkingfestival on Instagramtexaswoodworkingfestival.comtexaswoodworkingfestival.video@waldofurnitureco on Instagramaustinschooloffurniture.comWWing News Inkleind’s new Trinity Joinery SystemVacudog Vacuum Clamping System at Taylor ToolsBosch has a new Contractor Table Saw with a Sliding Table & a new Cordless Track S...
E604 · 28 Apr 2026 · 48 min
MWA604 - Austin Waldo & 2026 Texas Woodworking Festival
On this episode, we’re excited to welcome back Austin Waldo to talk about the upcoming 2026 Texas Woodworking Festival. Austin is a longtime friend of the show and the founder and event producer behind TWF. There’s a lot to look forward to this year; from expanded educational opportunities and a vibrant marketplace to a fun pinewood derby. Check it out! Austin Waldo @texaswoodworkingfestival on Instagramtexaswoodworkingfestival.comtexaswoodworkingfestival.video@waldofurnitureco on Instagramau...
E603 · 21 Apr 2026 · 25 min
MWA603 - Owen Madden & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
Owen returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore block planes, Japanese tools, Art Nouveau, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Owen Madden thewoodworkersbookclub.com@thewoodworkersbookclub on InstagramThe Woodworkers Book Club on [email protected] on Instagramfinewoodworking.com/Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram Hosts' Contact Info: Kyle Barton @barton.kyle & @b...
E602 · 14 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
MWA602 - Owen Madden & The Woodworkers Book Club
On this episode, we’re excited to welcome Owen Madden as our guest. Owen is an outstanding professional woodworker, an Assistant Editor at Fine Woodworking, and the creator of The Woodworker’s Book Club. It’s a great interview that touches on all aspects of Owen’s fascinating career in woodworking. Owen Madden thewoodworkersbookclub.com@thewoodworkersbookclub on InstagramThe Woodworkers Book Club on [email protected] on Instagramfinewoodworking.com/Sutherland Welles Finishes -...
E601 · 7 Apr 2026 · 16 min
MWA601 - Andy Jack, 5 Other Questions & WWing News
Andy returns to answer the 5 Other Questions. We explore grinder wheels, heat treating metals, cheery, red oak, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram Hosts' Contact Info: Kyle Barton @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski @Seanw78 on most soc...
E600 · 31 Mar 2026 · 48 min
MWA600 - The Return of Andy Jack
We’re excited to welcome back Andy Jack as our guest. Andy is an outstanding chairmaker and instructor who works and teaches out of his shops in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. In this episode, we talk about setting up his new classroom studio in Massachusetts, teaching chair classes, along with some of his plans for the future. Check it out! Andy Jack www.andrewjack.net@andrewjackchairs on InstagramAndrew Jack Chairs on FacebookEpisode Link: bilimwwodworks on YouTube Sutherland Welles Fi...
E599 · 24 Mar 2026 · 29 min
MWA599 - Mary May & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News
Mary returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore carving chisels, her current white whale, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Mary May marymaycarving.com@marymaywoodcarving on InstagramMary May - Traditional Woodcarver on Facebook@marymaycarving on YouTubeSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order MWA Podcast - Patreon Page @mwa_podcast on Instagram Hosts' Contact Info: Kyle Barton @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.c...

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Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
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Typical length: 48 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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