MWA594 - Alf Sharp

MWA594 - Alf Sharp

Author: Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst February 17, 2026 Duration: 58:16

We are delighted to have Alf Sharp as our guest. Alf specializes in crafting museum-quality custom furniture inspired by 18th- and 19th-century American and European designs.  He is a Cartouche Award winner from The Society of American Period Furniture Makers. So join us for a fascinating look into the career of master furniture maker. 

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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

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Podcast Episodes
MWA252 - Five Webbs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:23
Kyle & Sean run Leslie Webb through the gauntlet of the five questions.
MWA251 - Leslie Webb [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:40
Sean & Kyle chat with Leslie Webb about her iconic designs, how she works and the fun of woodworking.
MWA250 - Shop Wrap Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:37
Sean, Kyle & Dyami talk about their shops and what makes a good shop.
MWA249 - Back in the Saddle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:17
Finally back from their shows, Dyami & Kyle join Sean to chat about what they saw and what they're working on.
MWA247 - FWWLive - Wibur & Vic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:46
At Fine Woodworking Live, Kyle and Dyami sit down with Wilbur Pan and Vic Tesolin to discuss how and why the woodwork. New Jersey and Canada feature prominently.
MWA246 - TWF - Matt Kenney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:23
Looking for an easier way to see each other than driving from Connecticut to Long Island, Matt Kenny and Dyami flew to Austin, Texas to hang out. They stop by the Texas Woodworkers Festival and sat down with Kyle.
MWA245- TWF - Byron, Ben & Some Guy Names Phil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:15
At the Texas Woodworkers Festival, Byron Greene, Ben Burnick and Philip Morley join Kyle and Dyami to talk about their work, Byron's experience at The Krenov School of Fine Furniture and how Ben and Philip run something…