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 alfredsharp.com@alfsharp on InstagramSutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order Lathe Tenoning Tool - Anth...

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: en-us Episodes: 100

MWA Podcast - Woodworking Conversations
Podcast Episodes
MWA568 - J. Morgan Grove [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:06
On this episode J. Morgan Grove joins us as our guest. Morgan is an exceptional furniture and chairmaker who, for the past 30 years, has worked with the USDA Forest Service to advance the full-cycle care of trees, forest…
MWA567 - Jonathon Hammack, 5 Questions & WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:46
Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions! We dive into his love for the Lie-Nielsen No. 60-1/2 block plane, hear a great tip on using the Ray Iles rounding plane, and talk about his stick chair settee white whale. It’s a fu…
MWA566 - Jonathon Hammack [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:53
On this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jonathan Hammack to the show. Jon is a talented furniture maker with a focus on vernacular furniture and stick chairs. He also teaches classes and shares his insights through a…
MWA565 - Brian Brazil; Back in the Saddle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:01
On this episode, we catch up with longtime friend of the show and fan favorite, Brian Brazil. Brian is a passionate hobbyist woodworker, Newsletter Editor for the Woodworkers Guild of Rhode Island, and a veteran of many…
MWA564 - Mara & Rob, 5 Questions plus WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:31
Mara and Rob of Sutherland Welles return to answer the 5 Questions. From an old tenoner/shaper to musical animation, this episode is a fun and entertaining conversation with plenty of woodworking & finishing goodness. Ch…
MWA563 - Mara & Rob of Sutherland Welles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:37
On this episode, we’re joined by Mara and Robert Cagnetta of Sutherland Welles. We dive into their exceptional real Tung Oil finishing products and also explore Rob’s work in historic building preservation and restoratio…
MWA562 - Zack Fealk; 5 Questions & WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:52
Zack returns to answer the 5 Questions. From trusting your eyes to cassette tapes, this episode is a fun and entertaining conversation with plenty of woodworking goodness. Check it out! Zack Fealk @friendo.furniture on I…
MWA561 - Zack Fealk with SBWI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:17
On this episode we’re excited to welcome Zack Fealk as our guest. Zack is a furniture maker, designer, and the Lead Instructor for the 40-week Wood Design Program at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. It is a fun an…
MWA560 - Chuck Bender, 5 Questions & WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:02
Chuck returns to answer the 5 Questions! Hear about his four favorite tools, the touching story of his woodworking mentor, and the ambitious chair project that’s been years in the making. It’s a fun and insightful conver…
MWA559 - Chuck Bender: Take Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:13
On this episode, we’re excited to welcome Chuck Bender as our guest. Chuck is a master furniture maker, seasoned instructor, and former Senior Editor at Popular Woodworking Magazine. He shares how he got his start in woo…