MWA470 - Gary Rogowski

MWA470 - Gary Rogowski

Author: Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst September 23, 2023 Duration: 1:22:26

On this episode we welcome Gary Rogowski back as our guest. Gary is a renowned custom furniture maker, author, educator, and Director of The Northwest Woodworking Studio to name just a few of his accomplishments. We visit with him about his new online “Setting Up Shop Series”, woodworking forgiveness, 5 min. dovetails, and wabi-sabi. It a wide-ranging, informative, and fun conversation. Check it out!

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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
MWA234 - DFM Tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:21
Kyle & Sean and joined by JT of DFM tools to discuss his work and his tools.
MWA233 - 5 Riveras [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:16
Kyle, Sean & Dyami sit down with Stephanie Rivera again to discuss the 5 questions.
MWA232 - Stephanie Rivera [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:58
Sean, Kyle & Dyami chat with Stephanie Rivera about her woodworking.
MWA230 - Brian Brazil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:03
Dyami and Kyle chat with Brian Brazil about the upcoming Fine Woodworking Live event and events past.
MWA229 - Talking Amongst Ourselves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55:55
Kyle and Dyami discuss what's going on in the world of woodworking and setting up Dyami's Dad's new, narrow shop.
MWA228 - 5 Swanns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:14
Kate Swann returns to run through the 5 Questions with Dyami and guest co-host Ben Strano.
MWA227 - Kate Swann [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:37
Dyami is joined by guest co-host Ben Strano. Kate Swann stops by to discuss her work, the Florida School of Woodworking and the upcoming Fine Woodworking Hands-On event.
MWA226 - 5 Waldos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:54
Austin Waldo goes through the 5 questions.
MWA225 - Austin Waldo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:17
Austin Waldo of the Austin School of Furniture and Design stops by to discuss the school and his work with Sean and Kyle.