On this episode we’re excited to welcome Zack Fealk as our guest. Zack is a furniture maker, designer, and the Lead Instructor for the 40-week Wood Design Program at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. It is a fun and informative conversation with a talented up and coming woodworker and educator.

Zack Fealk

• @friendo.furniture on Instagram
• friendofurniture.com

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWA25" to 10% off your tickets

SBWI Birdcage Side Chair Class

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Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Mark Hicks

• jointeffort.net
• Jointeffort.net/mwa
• @markbuildsit on Instagram
• On Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint Effort

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

Chuck returns to answer the 5 Questions! Hear about his four favorite tools, the touching story of his woodworking mentor, and the ambitious chair project that’s been years in the making. It’s a fun and insightful conversation with one of the true masters of our craft. Check it out!

Chuck Bender

• @no_bs_woodworking on Instagram
• acanthus.com
• Chuck Benders No BS Woodworking on YouTube
• Acanthus Workshop on Facebook

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WWing News

• Woodworking In America Conf. - Oct. 10th & 11th in Des Moines, IA
• Blue Spruce - Woodworker’s Straight Edge

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Mark Hicks

• jointeffort.net
• Jointeffort.net/mwa
• @markbuildsit on Instagram
• On Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint Effort

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

On this episode, we’re excited to welcome Chuck Bender as our guest. Chuck is a master furniture maker, seasoned instructor, and former Senior Editor at Popular Woodworking Magazine. He shares how he got his start in woodworking, his passion for period furniture, and offers up some fun and insightful anecdotes along the way. It’s a great conversation with one of the true masters of our craft. Check it out!

Chuck Bender

• @no_bs_woodworking on Instagram
• acanthus.com (Chuck Bender Furniture Maker)
• Chuck Benders No BS Woodworking on YouTube
• Acanthus Workshop on Facebook

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWA25" to 10% off your tickets

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Mark Hicks

• jointeffort.net
• Jointeffort.net/mwa
• @markbuildsit on Instagram
• On Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint Effort

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Andy Minier of Swell Furniture! Andy is a full-time cabinet maker and the owner of Swell Furniture, based in Anoka, Minnesota. We dive into his work at a high-end custom cabinet and furniture shop, explore some of his personal commissions, and cover a few questions we didn’t get to during his last visit. It’s a fun and fascinating conversation with a great friend of the show. Check it Out!

Andy Minier

• @swell_furniture on IG
• swellfurniture.com

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWA25" to 10% off your tickets

WWing News

• New sponsor “Sutherland Welles” - Use code MWA25 for 10% off your first order
• LAP - Build a Chair from Bull%$t - Free Video Series and Book
• Woodpeckers OneTIME Tool - 4 Piece Bench Chisel Set

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Mark Hicks

• jointeffort.net
• Jointeffort.net/mwa
• @markbuildsit on Instagram
• On Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint Effort

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

Brian Crano returns to answer the 5 Questions. We talk about his 5 favorite tools, totems, and his bad ideas. It's a fun and informative conversation with one of the great guys in our community. Check it out!

Brian Crano

• @idontunderstandyoumovie on Instagram
• @a_liminal_object on Instagram

WWing News

• Haystack Summer Workshop Openings
• Harvey Alpha A-15 Intelligent Bandsaw
• Blue Spruce - New Leather Assembly Mallet
• Woodpecker’s in-DEXABLE Joiner’s Combination Squares
• Mike Farrington’s sharpening jig

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Mark Hicks

• jointeffort.net
• Jointeffort.net/mwa
• @markbuildsit on Instagram
• On Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint Effort

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

On this episode, we’re excited to welcome a special guest and friend of the show: Brian Crano! By day, Brian is a Hollywood director and writer—but he’s also a passionate hobbyist woodworker and chairmaker. We talk about his love for woodworking, its positive effect on his film making, and his upcoming feature film I Don’t Understand You, premiering in theaters on June 6.

Brian Crano

• @idontunderstandyoumovie on Instagram
• @a_liminal_object on Instagram

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Mark Hicks

• jointeffort.net
• Jointeffort.net/mwa
• @markbuildsit on Instagram
• On Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint Effort

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back award-winning furniture maker Frank Strazza. Fresh from two inspiring trips to Italy, Frank shares his experiences studying the marquetry masters of the Renaissance. A talented craftsman, instructor, hand-tool enthusiast, musician, and avid cyclist, Frank brings a unique perspective to everything he does. Join us as we explore his journey, insights, and much more.

Frank Strazza

• strazzafurniture.com
• @strazzafuniture on IG
• Frank Strazza on Facebook
• Frank Strazza on YouTube

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Mark Hicks

• jointeffort.net
• Jointeffort.net/mwa
• @markbuildsit on Instagram
• On Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint Effort

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

Luke Barnett returns to take on the 5 Questions! We talk drawknives, Wharton Esherick, and his go-to finish. It’s a fun, informative chat with one of the champions of our craft. Check it out!

Luke Barnett

• sbwi.edu
• barnettchairs.com

WWing News

• Jet Black Series of Tools - Jointer
• LAP - Layout Computer - Now Does Casework
• Fine Woodworking New England

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Mark Hicks

• jointeffort.net
• Jointeffort.net/mwa
• @markbuildsit on Instagram
• On Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint Effort

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram