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:
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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
MWA294 - 5 Chair Chats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:26
Klaus & Rudy answer the 5 questions.
MWA293 - Chair Chat with Rudy & Klaus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:45
Rudy Everts & Klaus Skrudland of the Lost Art Press Chair Chat blog join Kyle, Dyami and Sean to discuss their chairs, woodworking and the wonder of woodworking.
MWA292 - Heartwood Tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:09
Kyle, Dyami & Sean chat with Leslie Webb of Heartwood Tools and learn about the how the tools they distribute strike a balance between form and function.
MWA291 - 5 Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:04
Chris Williams answers the 5 questions.
MWA290 - Chris Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:27
For our first cross Atlantic chat, Welsh Chair-maker Chris Williams joins Kyle and Sean for a chat of woodworking and chair making.
MWA289 - Ben Strano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:47
Dyami, Kyle & Sean are joined by longtime friend of the show, and Shop Talk Live host, Ben Strano.
MWA287 - Shop Banter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:37
Kyle, Sean & Dyami wax poetic about their shop and the goings on of the woodworking community.
MWA285 - Aspen Golan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:47
Kyle and Sean are joined by Aspen Golan to discuss he incredible breadth of work.