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 woodworking, his passion for period furniture, and offers up some fun and insightful anecdotes along the way. It’s a great conversation with one of the true masters of our craft. Check it out!

Chuck Bender

• @no_bs_woodworking on Instagram
• acanthus.com (Chuck Bender Furniture Maker)
• Chuck Benders No BS Woodworking on YouTube
• Acanthus Workshop on Facebook

Sutherland Welles Finishes - Use code "MWA25" for 10% off your first order

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWA25" to 10% off your tickets

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Mark Hicks

• jointeffort.net
• Jointeffort.net/mwa
• @markbuildsit on Instagram
• On Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint Effort

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Andy Minier of Swell Furniture! Andy is a full-time cabinet maker and the owner of Swell Furniture, based in Anoka, Minnesota. We dive into his work at a high-end custom cabinet and furniture shop, explore some of his personal commissions, and cover a few questions we didn’t get to during his last visit. It’s a fun and fascinating conversation with a great friend of the show. Check it Out!

Andy Minier

• @swell_furniture on IG
• swellfurniture.com

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWA25" to 10% off your tickets

WWing News

• New sponsor “Sutherland Welles” - Use code MWA25 for 10% off your first order
• LAP - Build a Chair from Bull%$t - Free Video Series and Book
• Woodpeckers OneTIME Tool - 4 Piece Bench Chisel Set

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Mark Hicks

• jointeffort.net
• Jointeffort.net/mwa
• @markbuildsit on Instagram
• On Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint Effort

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

Brian Crano returns to answer the 5 Questions. We talk about his 5 favorite tools, totems, and his bad ideas. It's a fun and informative conversation with one of the great guys in our community. Check it out!

Brian Crano

• @idontunderstandyoumovie on Instagram
• @a_liminal_object on Instagram

WWing News

• Haystack Summer Workshop Openings
• Harvey Alpha A-15 Intelligent Bandsaw
• Blue Spruce - New Leather Assembly Mallet
• Woodpecker’s in-DEXABLE Joiner’s Combination Squares
• Mike Farrington’s sharpening jig

MWA Podcast - Patreon Page
@mwa_podcast on Instagram

Hosts' Contact Info:

Kyle Barton

• @barton.kyle & @bbcustomtools on Instagram
• bbcustomtools.com
• On Youtube under BB Custom Tools & Kyle Barton
• Kyle Barton on Facebook

Sean Wisniewski

• @Seanw78 on most social media

Mark Hicks

• jointeffort.net
• Jointeffort.net/mwa
• @markbuildsit on Instagram
• On Youtube under Plate 11 / Joint Effort

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram