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
MWA177 - 60 Questions from Fine Woodworking Live 2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:15
Dyami and Kyle ask the 5 Questions of Brain Brazil, David Nichols, Chris Jacobs, Jim Ashley, Doug & Chris Konieczki, John Hill, Luke Foco, Matt Kestenbaum, Natalie Houston, Peter Galbert and Thor Carpenter.
MWA176 - FWWLive 2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:51
Dyami sits down with Mike Powers, Wilbur Pan, Matthew Morris and Doug Plotke to discuss the start of Fine Woodworking Live 2018 conference.
MWA175 - Matt Built a Book [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:58
Sean and Dyami chat with Matt Kenney, discussing his new book, 52 Boxes in 52 Weeks and the upcoming Fine Woodworking Live conference.
MWA173 - Chris Gochnour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:12
In the lead up to Fine Woodworking Live, Sean and Dyami talk to Chris Gochnour about his work, his methods and his class.
MWA171 - 5 Prusa Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:30
Sean & Dyami subject Brian Prusa to the Woodworking inquisition.
MWA170 - Brian Prusa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:30
Sean and Dyami take the long arduous trek down Brian's driveway to chat woodworking.
MWA169 - New News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:31
Kyle shares the news of woodworking
MWA168 - Shop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:48
Sean & Dyami talk shop. What's in theirs and how what you want should be in yours.