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
MWA157 - Staining Pine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:57
Sean and Dyami discuss what's going on in the community and the joy of staining to match an existing finish.
MWA156 - Lost with a Die Grinder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:12
Sean and Dyami go off the rails discussing their current projects. Also, Kyle interviews Elia Bizzarri. modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA155 - 5 Questions for Rebecca DeGroot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:58
Sean and Dyami run the 5 Questions with Rebecca DeGroot. rebeccadegroot.com modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA154 - Rebecca DeGroot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:30
Sean & Dyami chat with Rebecca DeGroot about her art, her woodworking and her shaping and sanding sculpted figures. rebeccadegroot.com modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA152 - Build Stuff with Asa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:07
Sean and Dyami chat with former Fine Woodworking Editor Asa Christiana about his new book, Build Stuff With Wood. buildstuffwithasa.com modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA151 - Better Woodworking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:21
Dyami chats with Stephen Jondrew and Stargate Pioneer of Better Podcasting fame as they try to act like woodworkers. betterpodcasting.com modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA150 - We're sorry, Justin. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:30
Sean and Dyami stick their feet in their mouths. Justin DiPalma, you're awesome.
MWA149 - 5 Questions, Wright? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:22
James Wright of woodbywright.com runs the gauntlet of 5 questions from Dyami & Sean. modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA148 - James Wright [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:59
Dyami & Sean chat with James Wright woodbywright.com modernwoodworkersassociation.com