Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast - Conversations Among Woodworkers

In this episode with talk with Scott MeeK of Scott Meek Woodworks on his wooden hand planes and online classes. For more information on Scott visit http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com for the show note and more about the Modern Woodworkers Association.

Join us as we talk with David Venditto of Infinity Tools a great source of woodworking router bits and saw blades plus much more. For more on Infinity Tools visit www.infinitytools.com and for more on this episode and the Modern Woodworkers Association visit us at http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com

Join us for this episode with special guest Megan Fitzpatrick the new Editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine. For the show notes on this episode and more on the Modern Woodworkers Association visit: http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com and be sure and follow us on Twitter at: @mwa_national

Check out this episode to hear about what we have planned for the next year in our shops. For show notes on this episode and to find out more about the Modern Woodworkers Association visit: http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com or send us a comment, question, or show suggestion to modernwoodworkgersassociation@gmail.com

We welcome special guest Chuck Bender. For the show notes to this episode including links and to find out more information about the Modern Woodworkers Association visit http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com

Join us in this epiosde as we speak with Andy Chidick of Chidwick School of Fine Woodworking. For links and show notes visit us at http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com Send us your comments or questions to be read on air to: modernwoodworkersassociation@gmail.com and be sure and follow us on Twitter at @mwa_national

In this episode we welcome special guest Todd Clippinger. Todd is one of the most energetic woodworkers in the business and great to talk to. For more on Todd visit http://www.americancraftsmanworkshop.com/To learn more about the Modern Woodworkers Association visit http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com or follow us on Twitter at @mwa_national

In this episode we discuss once again our own shops and get down to power and lighting. We also discuss getting ready for Woodworking in America and MWA running the Hand Tool Olympics in Pasadena. To find out more about Modern Woodworkers Association visit us at http://modernwooodworkersassociation.com or follow us on Twitter at @mwa_national.

We cove a lot of ground in this episode. From our thoughts on woodworking guilds and schools to the upcoming Woodworking in America. We also take a moment to discuss recent changes that now have Woood Talk Online recorded every Wednesday along with the weekly #WoodChat on Twitter. To find out more about Modern Woodworkers Association visit us at: http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com of follow us on Twitter at @mwa_national

In this episode we start a series that will be covered over the next few months on our shops. Starting out we cover the size of our shops and how we make the most of that space. To find out more about the Modern Woodworkers Association visit http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com or follow us on twitter at @mwa_national

In this episode we have special guest Jim Heavey with Wood Magazine. Jim is the traveling ambassador and contributor for Wood Magazine. He is a great woodworker, teacher, and one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. We first recorded this episode a month ago but unfortunately lost the first half somewhere in cyberspace. For more on Jim visit http://woodmagazine.com. And to find out more about the Modern Woodworkers Association visit: http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com and follow us on twitter at: @mwa_national

In this episode Tom is off battling storms in Florida. So Dyami, Chris, and Nick talk to Kenneth Woodruff about his app the Woodshop Widget. The app has been availible for some time in the OS version for iPhone and iPad, and an online verison. He has now released an android verison that can be downloaded. The app is a great addition for woodworkers, with many useful tools such as board feet caluclator, decimal to fraction conversion, wood movement, and wood spicies comparison. For more on the Woodshop Widget visit: http://woodshopwidget.comTo find out more about the Modern Woodworkers Association visit us at: http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com and be sure to follow us on twitter at @mwa_national.

In this episode we have special guest Matthew Teague the editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine. We discuss everything from Popular Woodworkings 200th issue to the up coming Woodworking in America. For more on Popular Woodworking Magazine visit: http://popularwoodworking.comTo find out more on the Modern Woodworkers Association or to join, go to:http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com and follow us on twitter @MWA_National

In this episode we discuss how each of us started in woodworking. As well as fill you in on all of the happenings around the country in woodowrking events. We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us a comment or send us an e-mail letting us know what you think of the show and questions we can read on air. For more on the Modern Woodworkers Association visit: http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com and be sure to click on the signup tab to join our newsletter to keep with with events in your area.

In this episode we have special guest Ron Hock. Ron is the owner and founder of Hock Tools, they specialize in hand plane irons for woodworkers looking to replace factory irons or those building their own wooden planes. Ron was a great guest and a wealth of knowledge. To find out more about Hock Tools visit http://hocktools.comI also highly recommend his book The Perfect Edge which contains everything from metal alloys to how to sharpen. The book can be found at almost any woodworking store or purchase directly from Hock Tools.

In this episode we are joined by guest Scott Oja, Justin DePalma, and Eli Cleveland to talk about their upcoming event The Furniture Project. The Furniture Project is the new name for Wood Expo for 2013 and is designed to bring high quality furniture makers with buyers. "Our Mission: The Furniture Project strives to kindle the relationship between makers and buyers of high-quality custom furnishings. By providing a venue for talented furniture designers and makers to present their craft, we give makers a chance to represent themselves to the public. This offers both makers and buyers a unique opportunity to learn from each other about the mutual benefits of custom furniture. In this arena, we are able to recognize excellence in design, creativity, and construction as examples to aspiring makers and interested consumers alike."

In this episode we discuss our favorite measuring tool, hand tool, and power tool for woodworking. We have a great balance of power tool users and hand tool users so it is always interesting to hear what each of us can come up with.Dyami also discusses Vic Hubbard's blog http://tumblewood.blogspot.com which is a great site and Vic has recently invited us to view his wonderful shop, so be sure to stop by. And last but not least be sure to stop by http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com for upcoming events and happenings in the MWA. To submit your questions and comments e-mail us at modernwoodworkersassociation@gmail.com or send us a message on Twitter at @mwa_national.

In this episode we discuss the book Woodworking FAQ by Spike Carlsen. This book is setup to be a virtual mentor and covers everything from home improvement to fine woodworking. Thanks for listening and as always you can find out more information on Modern Woodworkers Association at www.modernwoodworkersassociation.com.To submit comments or topic suggestions e-mail us at modernwoodworkersassociation@gmail.com

In this special episode we welcome Asa Christiana of Fine Woodworking, we discuss the controversial discussion on episode 5 of Shop Talk Live. Asa gives us his insights on what was learned from the episode and we discuss how we as a woodworking community can move forward. To find out more about the Modern Woodworkers Association visit: http://modernwoodworkersassociation.comE-mail you questions and comments to modernwoodworkersassociation@gmail.com

In this weeks episode we discuss how and why each of us got started writing woodworking blogs. Also, we would like to announce that we will be helping to promote Woodworking in America. It's a great event and we are happy to be a part of it. To find out more about Woodworking in America visit www.woodworkinginamerica.com or stop by www.modernwoodworkersassociation.com.To submit questions or comments e-mail us at modernwoodworkersassociation@gmail.com or visit the contact us page on the MWA site. If we read your comment or question on air we will send you something that may even be woodworking related! Don't forget to follow us all on Twitter at @mwa_national @highrockww @dyamiplotke @TomsWorkbench and @MansFineFurn