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. 

Alf Sharp

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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
MWA127 - Freddy Roman 5 More Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:52
As we originally questioned Freddy at WIA15, in this episode we put him to 5 more questions.https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/episodes/320213-mwa-special-25-questions-from-wia15moderenwoodworkersassoiation.comperiodcrafts…
MWA126 - Freddy Roman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:10:10
We chat (& chat) with Freddy Roman. Freddy's a classically trained Maker & Restorer who builds and restores amazing pieces of furniture (art) in sunny New England. He's handsome too.periodcraftsmen.commodernwoodworkersas…
MWA125 - Tim Sway 5 Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:09
After enduring the gauntlet interview, we let Tim slide through the 5 Questions.modernwoodworkersassociation.comtimsway.net
MWA124 - Tim Sway [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:42
We chat with Tim Sway of timsway.net and Reclaimed Audio fame. modernwoodworkersassociation.com timsway.net reclaimedaudiopodcast.com
MWA123 - Festool Pro 5 Ltd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:21
Dyami and Sean discuss the pros and cons of the Festool Pro 5 Ltd sander.modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA122 - Dyami Dumps on Polycrylic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:46
Dyami & Sean discuss current projects and finishing. modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA121 - 5 Lutes Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:09
We interrogate Bill Lutes with the 5 Questions of Doom. modernwoodworkersassociation.com willamlutes.com
MWA120 - Bill Lutes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:54
We chat with Bill Lutes about making and reclaiming and audio. modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA119 - Tom McKenna (Fine Woodworking Live) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:13
We chat with Fine Woodworking Editor Tom McKenna about the upcoming Fine Woodworking Live conference. finewoodworkinglive.com finewoodworking.com modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA118 - Andy Klein 5 Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:52
We continue our discussion of woodworking and tool invention with Andy Klein. modernwoodworkersassociation.com