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MWA450 - Frank Strazza answers the 5 Questions

Frank returns to answer the 5 questions and doesn't disappoint. This episode has it all - There are some great tips and techniques on marking knives, saws, etc. We find out about Frank's boy

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551 – Hold on to Your Wood

Raised panels by hand, electronics in the shop, and selling a tree.

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MWA449 - Frank Strazza Interview

We're excited to have Frank Strazza as our guest for this episode. Frank is an award winning fine furniture maker, instructor, hand-tool enthusiast, musician, and cyclist. From fine workbenches,

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STL290: Lightning round with Vic and Ben

Vic and Ben answer eight listener questions, ranging from table saw throatplates to shiplap board spacing. This episode is sponsored by the Texas Woodworking Festival: Us

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MWA448 - Andy Rawls answers the 5 Questions

Andy returns to answer the 5 Questions. We delve into the early classes and he had with some of the masters of the craft. Find out how these experiences led him to where he is today. A

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MWA447 - Andy Rawls Interview

Andy Rawls joins us on the episode to talk about custom furniture business, making canons for the Alamo, and his participation in the upcoming Texas Woodworking Festival. It fun and fascinating conver

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STL289: Dan Faia's next 30 years

Dan Faia joins Ben to answer listener questions, talk about the last 30 years of his woodworking journey, and what he hopes for out of the next 30 years. This episode is sponsored by The Center For Fu

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550 – Not Our Best Work

Electricity for woodworkers, cheap hand planes, refinishing a Walnut table, what to do with old saw blades, woodworking in someone else’s shop, and snapping bandsaw blades.

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MWA446 - John Boissy answers the 5 Questions

John Boissy returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how John's early interest in architecture had taken him to where he is now, his love for a flat-line bevel gauge, and handscrew accidents.

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MWA445 - John Boissy Interview

John Boissy joins us as our guest on this episode. John is an outstanding custom furniture maker and a Franciscan Friar in the Catholic Church. He is a graduate of NBBS and is known for his 17th &

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STL288: Never met a vise he didn't like

Mike, Vic, and Ben discuss Vic's upcoming move (again), design classes, the features they'd want in a bandsaw, and what vises make them happiest. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Vic is moving again 19:15 - Mike a

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549 – Shannon’s Shaft Won’t Work in the Hole

Hand plane blades, Domino Connectors vs Ikea, Finish Curing in cold temps, and Wood floor expansion.

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MWA444 - Katie Thompson Interview

Katie Thompson returns as our guest on this episode. We try our best to catch up on all the projects she has going. Katie is an artist, writer, instructor and advocate. She is the creator of the Women

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MWA443 - Austin Waldo & The Texas Woodworking Festival

Austin Waldo returns to tell us all about the upcoming Texas Woodworking Festival happening Aug. 26 & 27. We talk about the new venue, exhibitors, and the new educational opportunities as this yea

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STL287: Should you use exotic wood?

We talk to two experts about considerations when using tropical hardwoods, and how to make the rain forest too valuable to burn. For more info about Greenwood's next Artisan EcoTour, May 7-16 in Puert

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548 – Domino Killed the Dovetail Star

Norm Abram the YouTuber, why’s Matt so small and shy yet confident, features of an all in one workbench, and organizing portable power tools.

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MWA442 - Paul Jasper answers the 5 Questions

Paul returns to answer the 5 Questions. From a truly heartwarming story of how he got into woodworking, to the tools and artist that inspire him - it's an entertaining time with a great woodworke

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MWA441 - Paul Jasper Interview

Paul Jasper of Copper Pig Woodworking joins us on this episode . Paul is a scientist by day and an outstanding woodworker by night - known for his fabulous boxes, intricate design, and collaborations

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STL286: Finish or Compressor?

Mike and Ben welcome new associate editor, Amanda Russell to the mix, and discuss sprayer options, magnets, and what other craft skills translate to woodworking. 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - A.I. furniture des

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547 – Dovetailing a Marshmallow

Robot vacuums for the shop, hand saw sharpening, is this thing sharp enough?

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MWA440 - Rex Hansen and 5 Items from NBSS

Rex returns to tell us 5 Things he has learned so far at North Bennet Street School. There are some great takeaways on this episode - from sharpening, to table saw techniques, to critical eyesight, ju

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MWA439 - Rex Hansen - NBSS Semester 3

Rex returns to the podcast to tell us all about his third semester at North Bennet Street School. We go into detail on his third semester projects, skills he has learned, and the opportunities that ab

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STL285: Now the robots are DESIGNING the furniture!

Larissa, Vic, and Ben discuss A.I. in furniture design, edge banding for plywood, machine maintenance, and a listener's bandsaw issues. Sponsored by Mortise and Tenon Magazine Find out more about our

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546 – Matt Hates the Environment

Expired wood, barn inspiration, and personal responsibility in the Maker Community

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MWA438 - Andy Minier answers the 5 Questions

Andy returns to answer the 5 Questions. From cabinet scrapers to Italian design, Andy's many influences might inspire you too. Check it out!

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MWA437 - Andy Minier Interview

Andy Minier of Swell Furniture joins us on this episode. Andy is part time furniture maker in Minnesota with a passion for Mid-Century Modern design. His unique and fantastic journey in the craft lead

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STL284: Wood moves, and the other woodworkers are wrong

Gary Rogowski joins Mike and Ben to discuss knockdown joinery ideas, steam bending, wood movement and what to do with your stuff when you die. Find out more about Dave Richards' SketchUp class here: f

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545 – Follow Our Advice or Else

Cutting an angled mortise, what to do with the boule cap and using massive slabs for a workbench.

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MWA436 - James Mursell answers the 5 Questions

James returns to answer the 5 Questions. Find out how fruit trees and Mike Dunbar led to lifelong obsession with Windsor Chairs. And there's another couple of helpful tips on steam bending. Check

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MWA435 - James Mursell Interview

James Mursell of The Windsor Workshop joins on this episode. James is a prolific chairmaker, instructor and toolmaker. He combines both American and English chair aesthetics into some outstanding Wind

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STL283: The original Moxon vise

For more information about our eLearning courses, head over to Links from this episode can be found here - Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLette

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544 – Shannon’s Offense of the Quarter

We're excited to have Frank Strazza as our guest for this episode. Frank is an award winning fine furniture maker, instructor, hand-tool enthusiast, musician, and cyclist. From fine workbenches,3