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
MWA Episode 71 - Chad Stanton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:14
We had a fun talk with Chad Stanton of stantonfinefurniture.com, woodchoppintime.com and the new Popular Woodworking I Can Do That video series.
MWA Episode 70 - Carley Eisenberg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:10
We have a wonderful discussion with Carley Eisenberg of Iron Mountain Forge and Season 1 of Ellen's Design Challenge. More information on Carley can be found at carleyeisenberg.com
MWA Podcast Episode 69 -Scott "Shuttle Man" Phillips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:42
In this episode we speak with Scott Phillips. Scott was a career long member of the Space Shuttle Program and a shuttle model builder. For show notes visit http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA Podcast Episode 66 - Last Minute Elf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:28
Send your project before Dec 28th 2014 to iggy@tomsworkbench.com or send them to us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. For show notes visit: http//:modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA Podcast Episode 65 - Just Around the Shop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:29
Join us in this episode as we discuss what we have going on in the shop. For more on the Modern Woodworkers Association and show notes visit http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA Podcast Episode 64 - John Steffen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:37
Join us in this episode as we discuss furniture restoration with John Steffen. Visit http://modernwoodworkingsassociation.com for show notes.
MWA Podcast Episode 63 - Vic Tesolin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:34
Join us as we speak with Vic Tesolin. For show notes visit http://modernwoodworkersassociation.com