MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Brandy Clements and Dave Klingler from the Silver River Center for Chair Caning. Together, we reflect on an eventful year filled with both triumphs and challenges. From their inspiring outreach efforts and successes to the hardships brought on by a devastating storm that shook Western North Carolina, this conversation is a heartfelt journey through resilience, community, and hope. Despite the struggles, Brandy and Dave share a glimpse of exciting opportunities ahead. Don’t miss this bittersweet yet uplifting episode!Silver River Chairssilverriverchairs.com@silverriverchairs on InstagramSilver River Chairs on YouTubeSilver River Center for Chair Caning on FacebookSilver River Chairs on SubstackCraft related donation resources for Western North CarolinaSilver River Chairs GoFundMeSouthern Highland Craft GuildCurve GofundmeRiver Arts DistrictMarshall High StudiosNC Arts CouncilCerf+ AIR WNC tip it forwardLove Asheville from AfarHi Wire BrewingNew BelgiumZilicoah BrewingMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

On this special episode of the MWA Podcast, we’re diving into the atmosphere of this year’s Texas Woodworking Festival. First, you’ll hear a “5 Questions” interview I had with some of the attendees. Next, we’ll check out what Bad Axe Tool Works brought to the event, followed by a visit to RS Tool Company to explore their ingenious clamping solution. Finally, we’ll wrap up with the five panels I moderated, covering Design, Veneering, Chairmaking, Cabinetry, and Woodworking Classes. Check it out!Episode Links:Texas Woodworking Festival Videos5 Questions Attendees:Brian & Maria: @heartwoodwoodshopElizabeth Weber: @icosa_woodworksExhibitor Interviews:Bad Axe Tool WorksRS Tool CompanyTWF Panels:Finding Your Design VoiceMatt Kenney@mekwoodworks on Instagrammekwoodworks.comMark Macek@moondragon_macek on Instagrammacekfurniture.comAll About VeneersWayne Delyea@waynedelyeafunituremaker1 on InstagramWayne Delyea on FacebookShota Yamaguchi@syd_furniture on Instagramsydfurniture.comAll About ChairmakingBlake Loree@blakeloreefinewoodworking on IGblakeloree.comJacob Eickstead@steadyoakjoinery on IGCabinetry for Furniture MakersMarvin Alleyne@europeankitcheninstallation on Instagrameuropeankitcheninstallation.comEuropean Kitchen Installation on YouTubeBlake RawlingsAll About Woodworking ClassesKate Swann@schoolofwoodwork on Instagramschoolofwoodwork.comAustin Waldo@austinschooloffurniture on Instagramaustinschooloffurniture.comMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton

On this episode, we dive into the highlights of two recent woodworking shows with one of our favorite guests, Wilbur Pan. Wilbur, a talented woodworker and passionate advocate for Asian woodworking tools and techniques, was a presenter at the "Woodworking in America" event this October. On the flip side, Kyle had the pleasure of attending the Texas Woodworking Festival earlier this month, where he moderated five  panel discussions covering topics from chairmaking to design. Join us as we share insights, experiences, and stories from these fantastic events. Check it out!Wilbur PanGiantcypress.net@wilburpan on InstagramWWing News Router Planes: Woodpeckers & Blue Spruce (competitor to Walke Moore Tools)New Woodriver Router PlaneMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram

This episode is a crew show with just us - Kyle, Sean & Mark. We have a little break between guests and we didn't want to leave you hanging. So sit back as we talk about new tools, what is going on in our shops, and weave in a couple of recommendations you may find interesting. So, sit back, relax, and let’s dive in!WWing News Elia Bizzarri - Raw ToolsKreg MortiseMate Loose Tenon JigOliver Benchtop Edge SanderOther Recommendations:Husky Tool CabinetSeville Storage CabinetPactTool Snapper Shear ProMWA Podcast - Patreon Page@mwa_podcast on InstagramHosts' Contact Info:Kyle [email protected] & @bbcustomtools on Instagrambbcustomtools.comOn Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle BartonKyle Barton on FacebookSean Wisniewski@Seanw78 on most social mediaMark Hicksjointeffort.netJointeffort.net/mwa@markbuildsit on InstagramOn Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint EffortBrian Obst@obstwoodworks on Instagram