MWA606 - Brian Brace: Master Roycroft Artisan

MWA606 - Brian Brace: Master Roycroft Artisan

Author: Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst May 12, 2026 Duration: 1:18:49
Brian Brace is our guest on this Episode. Brian is an accomplished, award-winning professional woodworker with a passion for Arts & Crafts furniture. He is a Master Roycroft Artisan and works out of his shop in Black Mountain, North Carolina. This is a fascinating and entertaining conversation with a true master of the craft. Check it out! Brian Brace brianbracefinefurniture.com/@brianbracefinefurniture on InstagramBrian Brace Fine Furniture on FacebookSutherland Welles Finishes - Use cod...

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
MWA596 - David Lancaster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:50
On this episode, David Lancaster is our guest. David is an outstanding woodturner and chairmaker working out of his shop in Maine. He has demonstrated at several symposiums hosted by the American Association of Woodturne…
MWA595 - Alf Sharp, 5 Questions & WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:29
Alf returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore Spokeshaves, Ball & Claw Feet, Newport 9-shell Secretary, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Alf Sharp alfredsharp.com@alfsharp on InstagramSutherland Wel…
MWA594 - Alf Sharp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 Socie…
MWA593 - Marc Spagnolo & 5 Questions; Plus WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:14
Marc returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore Felder Machines, David Marks & Phil Morley, Marc's design ambitions, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Marc Spagnuolo thewoodwhisperer.comthewoodwhisper…
MWA592 - Marc Spagnuolo: The Wood Whisperer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:15
On this episode, we’re joined by The Wood Whisperer himself, Marc Spagnuolo. Marc was one of the earliest creators of online woodworking content and instruction, and over the years he’s built not just an impressive body…
MWA591 - David Wright & 5 Questions, Plus WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:05
David returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore scorps, timber framed shops, and his go-to finishes. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! David Wright @wrightwindsorchairstudio on InstagramWrightwindsors on Faceb…
MWA590 - David Wright; Windsor Chairmaker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:11
On this episode, we’re excited to welcome David Wright as our guest. David is an outstanding chairmaker and instructor working out of his shop in western Maine. He has been making traditional Windsor chairs since 1987, w…
MWA589 - Glen Rundell, 5 Questions & WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:35
Glen returns to answer the 5 Questions. We explore hacksaws, planes, Gothic English Windsor settee, and "your point of difference". Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out! Glen Rundell rundellandrundell.com.au@glenrunde…
MWA588 - Glen Rundell: Chairmaking in Australia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:44
On this episode, we’re joined by Australian chairmaker Glen Rundell. Glen is an outstanding chairmaker and instructor working out of his shop in Tylden, Australia. He has been featured in numerous publications and is the…
MWA585 - Diane Deery: 5 Questions and WWing News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:58
Diane returns to answer the 5 Other Questions. We explore rasps & spokeshaves, Ursula von Rydingsvard, and a large hanging art piece. Check it Out! Diane Deery dianedeery.com@diane.deery on InstagramDiane Deery on Facebo…