STL352: I Am Miserably In Love With Wood

STL352: I Am Miserably In Love With Wood

Author: FineWoodworking.com October 17, 2025 Duration: 58:23

Recorded live at Woodworking in America 2025, this episode has Alexis Dolese and Shea Alexander joining Vic and Ben to discuss the triumphs and trials of woodworking.

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