MWA449 - Frank Strazza Interview

MWA449 - Frank Strazza Interview

Author: Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst May 6, 2023 Duration: 1:42:25

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, to marquetry, to cello podiums, to cycling adventures; this is fun and fascinating interview with one of true greats in our craft. Check it out!

Episode Links:
Texas Woodworking Festival
Frank Strazza: strazzafurniture.com & @strazzafuniture on IG
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Grab a cold one and pull up a stool in the shop. MWA Podcast-Woodworking Conversations is where hosts Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, and Brian Obst gather to talk shop in the most genuine sense. The heart of this podcast lies in its long-form, meandering interviews with a wide range of woodworkers, from dedicated hobbyists whose projects fill their homes to internationally recognized professionals whose work defines the craft. These aren't quick tips, but full conversations that dig into philosophy, mistakes, creative processes, and the personal stories behind the work. Each episode also weaves in relevant news from the woodworking world, discussing new tools, techniques, and community events that matter to practitioners. True to its workshop roots, every session concludes with a fortnightly beer recommendation, offering a fitting end to the discussion. No matter your preferred method-hand tools, power tools, or a blend of both-this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful conversation among friends who share a deep passion for making things with wood. It’s a regular dose of camaraderie and insight for anyone who finds solace and challenge at the workbench.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 605

MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations
Podcast Episodes
MWA323 - Silent Mill (AKA, Craig Becker) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:35
The Silent Mill is silent no longer...Craig joins the guys to discuss all things woodworking. And Mark Hicks joins us as our very special guest host...cue in the "Love Boat" theme
MWA321 - Mark Hicks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:24
Mark Hicks from Plate 11 joins us to discuss a new exciting online class he is offering, and we may talk a little bit about workbenches and shavehorses...
MWA319 - Wilbur Pan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:48
Wilbur joins us once again to discuss his upcoming online class, Japanese spokeshaves, and the trials and tribulations of bathroom projects.
MWA317 - Vic Hubbard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:56
Longtime friend Vic Hubbard joins us for a fascinating discussion of all things woodworking!
MWA315 - Jerry Arkema [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:48
As the WWing calendar turns to fall, Jerry brings a blast of Canadian coolness to the show!