MWA Podcast Episode 11 - Talking About Our Pasts From the Future

Garrett Roberson joins us as our guest. Garrett is an outstanding furniture designer and maker in Michigan. We take a deep dive into a recently completed a furniture commision. This commision was for multiple furniture pieces that were made from one massive 150 year old tree that had come down. It is fascinating conversation about an unique project. Check it out! 

Garrett Roberson

• @hmr_woodcraft on Instagram
• hmrwoods.com
• HMR Custom Woodcraft on FaceBook
• HMR Custom Woodcraft on YouTube

WWing News 

• Fine Woodworking New England Event - April 26 & 27
• New Woodworking School - Wendell Castle Workshop
• Sawstop making their Safety Patents Public

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Great friend of the show Anthony Moraes returns as our guest on this episode. We delve into a new woodworking related endeavor he is pursuing, his recent chairmaking adventures, and the perfect PB&J sandwich. It's a fun and entertaining conversation with one of the great guys in our community. Check it out!

Anthony Moraes

• @chefmoraes on IG
• Anthony Moraes on FaceBook

Menu for the LAP's Stick Chair Book Release Party

WWing News 

• Woodpecker’s Rout-N-Plane Benchtop Board Mill - XL - 24" capacity
• Rockler Grinding and Honing Jig with Guide
• Amanda Russell back at FWW

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David returns as our guest for this episode. We talk about his finishing processes with Sutherland Welles products and Linseed Oil Paint. We also talk about his upcoming trip to Australia where he will once again be teaching a chair class with Nick Found, and participating in the Lost Trades Fair. It is fun and informative conversation with a great friend of the show. Check it out!

David Douyard

• daviddouyardchairmaker.com
• @ddouyardchairmaker on IG

Sutherland Welles 10% discount code: DOUYARD23

WWing News: 

• LAP - Linseed Oil Paint: Notes from Overseas - Mattias Hallin
• Increased availability of Olive Wood
• New 14” Metal/Wood Bandsaw from Laguna
• Woodpeckers’ new Marking Knife or repurposed Blue Spruce Knife

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Jesse returns to answer the 5 Questions. We go in depth into his passion for routers and the learning curve for hand planes. Check it out!

Jesse Hale:

• @shinobi_tree on Instagram
• @hyperion_project2023 on Instagram

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Jesse Hale with Shinobi Tree joins us as our guest. Jesse is a hobbyist furniture maker, designer, and a pivotal part of the Hyperion Project. Jesse details his journey from 2X4 projects to his outstanding studio quality furniture. We also delve into his contribution to Pepe Lima's Hyperion Project. Check it out!

Jesse Hale:

• @shinobi_tree on Instagram
• @hyperion_project2023 on Instagram

WWing News: 

• Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Events are back- 1st at LAP
• Woodpecker’s Dado Nut
• CMT Dado Blade - EU Compliant
• Harvey - Table Saw Big Eye Rip Fence System

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Andy returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about his two favorite tools, his influences, and why understanding Jeff Miller can be its own White Whale. Check it out!

Andy Glenn

• @andy.d.glenn on Instagram
• Andydglenn.com

Andy's book: Backwoods Chairmakers at Lost Art Press

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Andy Glenn joins us to talk about his new book, "Backwoods Chairmakers". We discuss his inspiration for the book, his travels through Appalachia, and some the things he picked up along the way. We also talk about Andy's journey in the craft, his woodworking interests, and the classes he is teaching. It's a fun and informative conversation. Check it out!

Andy Glenn

• @andy.d.glenn on Instagram
• Andydglenn.com

Andy's book: Backwoods Chairmakers at Lost Art Press

WWing News 

• LAP - Even Better Stick Chairs
• Woodpeckers OneTIME Tool - Joiner’s Marking Gauge

Kyle's New Balance Shoes

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Joe returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out about some his latest tool acquisitions and his well worn Roubo bench; and how his Grandfather and 7th grade teacher influenced his direction in life and in the craft. Check it out!

Joe Bass

• @joerobertbass on Instagram
• joebassworkshop.com

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Chairmaker Joe Bass joins us on this episode. It it a fantastic conversation where we explore his journey into chairmaking, his upcoming Hyperion chair build, plans for the Ember Chair, just to name a few highlights. Joe is great friend to the community and the podcast. Check it out!

Joe Bass

• @joerobertbass on Instagram
• joebassworkshop.com

WWing News 

• Kezuroukai USA National Event October 5th & 6th 2024 in Kingston, New York
• LAP Post on Linseed Oil Paint

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Wilbur joins us once again to talk about his recent trip to Japan. Wilbur is a great friend of the podcast and “maybe” our most prolific guest. Wilbur is a fantastic woodworker and an ambassador of asian woodworking tools and techniques. This is fantastic conversation where we delve into some of the woodworking highlights of a visit to Japan, asian joinery, the not-Zen of Japanese woodworking, sawing techniques, shellac, and espresso. Check it out!

Wilbur Pan

• Giantcypress.net
• @wilburpan on Instagram

WWing News 

• LAP post on BB Custom Tools Trident Drill Bits, Drill Extensions, Etc.
• Quercus Magazine shuts down 
• Dust Collection Hero
• Erik Florip passing away
• WIA maybe coming back  

Takenaka Carpentry Museum

Kurashige Yamasuke Tools

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