MWA Podcast Episode #84 - Tom & Sean & Todd

What’s in the shop?

·       Dyami

o   Gearbox Oil Change (and yes, when talking about his planer, Dyami repeatedly calls it a jointer).

·       Tom

o   1580 posts

·       Sean

o   Cutting down trees

·       Todd

o   Making custom boxes for antique clocks

Blog post that piqued our interest

·       Tomsworkbench.com

·       www.thewoodwhisperer.com/news/limited-run-tww-t-shirt-available/ - Marc and Scott Johnson, what’s not to love?

·       Dyami’s fast forward videos.

Goings on in the MWA

·       Out with the Tom, in with the Sean

Main topic

·       Todd Clippinger

o   http://americancraftsmanworkshop.com/

o   Why Todd is stopping as a contractor

o   Todd’s new shop classes

§  http://americancraftsmanworkshop.com/shop-class/

§  http://americancraftsmanshopclass.com/

o   Todd’s method of spray finishing

§  Why Todd uses a pressure pot

§  How Todd leave the fluid in the hoses

o   Todd answers the 5 question.

Next broadcast’s guest

·       Keith Decent

Where you can find us

·       Weekend with Wood 2016

o   May 19th through 22nd

o   Des Moines, Iowa

·       Woodworking in America 2016

o   September 16th through 18th

o   Covington, KY

If you’re missing us already, you can subscribe to the show on iTunes. Just search for the Modern Woodworkers Association. Once you’re subscribed, you’ll be sure never to miss an exciting episode. While you’re in iTunes, please leave us a 5 star rating. It helps our rank so others can more easily find us.

If you want to find out more about the Modern Woodworkers Association, be sure to visit modernwoodworkersassociation.com, follow the MWA on twitter @MWA_National, like the MWA on Facebook or circle Modern Woodworkers Association on Google+. While you’re there, join the MWA Google+ community for project sharing, discussion and loads of woodworking banter.

MWA Podcast Episode #83 - Sam Hamory

What’s in the shop?

·         Dyami

o   Wiring & playing in in the attic

·         Tom

o   staring into the mirror, thinking about how old he is.

·         Sam

o   His house is keeping him busy. It’s only 111 years old.

Goings on in the MWA

·         Last Minute Elf

Main topic

We talk with Sam Hamory of Earlex

We discuss and same answers:

o   How Does HVLP change the way you finish?

o   How using dye in you finish to add depth.

o   What is HVLP & how does it work?

o   What should you look for in an HVLP sprayer?

o   The 3 biggest mistakes of HVLP use.

o   Tips for HVLP use.

o   What creates Orange Peel in the finish?

o   Setup and use of an Earlex Spray Station HV5500 which I may or may not have sitting in a box in my attic.

You can get more help from Sam at:

·         Earlex.com

·         Sam on Lumberjocks

·         Earlex Customer Service calls Sam 888-783-2612

Where can you find us

Weekend with Wood 2016

May 19th through 22nd

Des Moines, Iowa

Woodworking in America 2016

September 16th through 18th

Covington, KY

If you’re missing us already, you can subscribe to the show on itunes. Just search for the Modern Woodworkers Association. Once you’re subscribed, you’ll be sure never to miss an exciting episode.

If you want to find out more about the Modern Woodworkers Association, be sure to visit modernwoodworkersassociation.com, follow the MWA on twitter @MWA_National, like the MWA on Facebook or circle Modern Woodworkers Association on Google+. While you’re there, join the MWA Google+ community for project sharing, discussion and loads of woodworking banter.

MWA Special #2 - Dyami on MakerCast

A few weeks ago Jon Berard was kind enough to interview +Dyami Plotke for his MakerCast podcast.

MakerCast is a podcast that seeks out makers of things and celebrates their uniqueness, skill-set and drive. If you've not listened and subscribed to MakerCast, you should. Jon has talented woodworkers and other makers on as guests. He has chatted with people such as +Kyle Toth and Carley Eisenberg, two of many makers who are more talented than Dyami.

MWA Podcast Episode #82 - 360 Woodworking

What’s in the shop?

• Dyami
• The Window Seat is out of the shop!
•  
• Tom
• The Last Minute Elf
• To Submit Last Minute Elf Ideas, email iggy@tomsworkbench.com

• Glen & Chuck
• The Esherick Music Stand Build

MWA Podcast Episode #81 - Kyle Barton

What’s in the shop?

• Dyami

• Tom

• Kyle

Main topic

• Kyle Barton
• Short Bus Woodworking
• Twitter
• The Shop that Hurricane Ike Visited Part I & Part II

·        5 Questions

o   How did you get into woodworking?

§  Kyle has always liked building. Models and things of that nature.

§  Roy and Norm were big influences.

§  Then, he bought a house.

o   What’s your favorite tool?

§  Jet 12” jointer/planer

§  Cheating, he also likes draw knives

o   Who has influenced you the most?

§  Marc Spagnolo (& Tom & I)

§  Peter Galbert

§  Curtis Buchanan

§  Darell Peart

§   

o   What was your biggest stumbling block?

§  Time & Skill. Getting enough time to get out in the shop and improve.

o   How has the internet influenced your work?

§  Provided information and skill.

§  Knowing what’s good

If you’re missing us already, you can subscribe to the show on itunes. Just search for the Modern Woodworkers Association. Once you’re subscribed, you’ll be sure never to miss an exciting episode. While you’re in iTunes, please leave us a 5 star rating. It helps our rank so others can more easily find us.

If you want to find out more about the Modern Woodworkers Association, be sure to visit modernwoodworkersassociation.com, follow the MWA on twitter @MWA_National, like the MWA on Facebook or circle Modern Woodworkers Association on Google+. While you’re there, join the MWA Google+ community for project sharing, discussion and loads of woodworking banter.

MWA Special - 25 Questions from WIA15

While running around at Woodworking in America 2015 I managed to get a few folk to sit for the 5 questions. I had a nice chat with everyone and hopefully you enjoy their answers. Next year, I need to be more proactive and bring back many more questions.

For more on those I chatted with, check the links below:

Dan Zahner (on the right)

Matt Cremona

Freddy Roman

Ally Shore

Mark Hicks

MWA Podcast Episode #80, Woodworking In America 2015

Our mobile recording setup

Once the marketplace lectures were over, we commandeered the bench and setup our microphones. We discussed the event this year with some great guests.

Left to Right: Tom, Jim & Dan.

Dan Zehner of Zehner Woodworks
Facebook
Twitter
Custom Made

Jim Vitale of Macomb Stairs
Instagram

Left to Right: Tom's thumb, Jim & Tony.

Tony Vitale of Macomb Stairs
Instagram

Left to Right: Tom and Mike.

Mike Siemsen of Mike Siemsen's School of Woodworking
Mike Siemsen's School of Woodworking

Left to Right: Tom and Steve.

Steve Carmichael of The Carmichael Workshop
The Carmichael Workshop
YouTube
Twitter

Woodworking in America 2015 MWA Meetup

We're going to Kansas City for Woodworking in America. If you are too, be sure to joint us Thursday night. The Modern Woodworkers Association and Wood Talk are sponsoring a meet-up for folks coming to the Woodworking in America event in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Spectators is located inside the Sheraton Crown Center Hotel. As in years past, this will be a totally casual affair, with people welcome to stop by once they arrive and get settled. 

See you there!

MWA Podcast Episode #79 - Chet Kloss

What’s in the shop?

• Dyami
• Was a New Screen Saver

• https://twit.tv/shows/new-screen-savers/episodes/14?autostart=false

• So many projects, such soon deadlines

• Tom

• A table must be round!

• Chet
• small set of draws for next to his drafting board
• a partners desk

Goings on in the MWA

• Woodworking in America
• September 25-27
• Kansas City
• a smorgosboard of woodworking deligt

Main topic

• Chet Kloss
• http://vitruvianwoodshop.com
• https://www.facebook.com/vitruvianwoodshop
• https://instagram.com/chetkloss/
• https://plus.google.com/+ChetKloss/posts
• Weekend with Wood 2015
• Does much design by means of traditional drafting

• Chet’s Morris Chair
• Chet’s Take on Weekend with Wood
• The editor's woodworking is amazing
• The turners who participated were also amazing
• They take care of your spouse while you learn about woodworking. Chet’s wife had a great time
• Meredith really takes care of the attendees
• A real high percentage of the seminars were very, very good
• the instructors all gave out useful documentation
• There are many classes, and attendees chose which to attend, as they do with WIA
• There were also two featured vendors per day in the cafeteria
• As a resident of mid to large cities, Des Moines  was not that happening at night - though, there were many resturants
• The hotels were close, but a drive away. This, unfortunately meant that once the conference ended for the day, you didn’t see other attendees.
• The open forum
• The editors spoke with the attendees, and the editors seemed ready for the 1987 publishing season.

5 Questions

• How did you get into woodworking?
• His father was a maker. A metal working primarily, but built with everything. His uncle was
• What’s your favorite tool?
• A well tuned Table Saw
• Who has influenced you the most?
• Joe Trippi, a custom furniture maker from Michigan
• What was your biggest stumbling block?
• Getting over the fact that not everything is perfect. People will appreciate whatever you make. Learn to enjoy the process
• How has the internet influenced your work?
• Tool setup has not come easily. Watching instruction on tool setup online has been invaluable.
• The conversation of the podcasts is inspiring.

If you’re missing us already, you can subscribe to the show on itunes. Just search for the Modern Woodworkers Association. Once you’re subscribed, you’ll be sure never to miss an exciting episode. While you’re in iTunes, please leave us a 5 star rating. It helps our rank so others can more easily find us.

If you want to find out more about the Modern Woodworkers Association, be sure to visit modernwoodworkersassociation.com, follow the MWA on twitter @MWA_National, like the MWA on Facebook or circle Modern Woodworkers Association on Google+. While you’re there, join the MWA Google+ community for project sharing, discussion and loads of woodworking banter.