It's Wood - A show about all things woodworking artwork

It's Wood - A show about all things woodworking

68 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 166 ratings

It's Wood is a show about all things woodworking from the tools we use, to the companies who make them and the artisans who use them. Remember, if its wood, we're good. Each episode I will talk with people from all aspects of wood, tools and woodworking.

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Colin Knecht - Wood Work Web - YouTube Woodworker

January 12, 2021 22:58 - 45 minutes - 63.5 MB

I am talking with Colin Knecht from Wood Work Web, we will discuss everything from hand tools to how he got started on YouTube as well as how he got into woodworking in the first place.

Welcome to season 4 of it's wood

January 12, 2021 22:05

Welcome to season 4 of It's Wood - A podcast on all things woodworking. A short introduction to season 4

Welcome to season 4 of it's wood

January 12, 2021 22:05

Welcome to season 4 of It's Wood - A podcast on all things woodworking. A short introduction to season 4

Dale Brotherton - Takumi Company - Japanese Woodworking

December 31, 2020 00:01 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

The Takumi Company specializes in Japanese design, carpentry, and construction. Dale Brotherton is going to discuss his journey to embrace the Japanese style of woodworking and how it is different from other forms and why he chose this path.

Gary Rogowski - Mastery Program at the NW Woodworking Studio

December 13, 2020 09:37 - 53 minutes - 75.7 MB

On today’s show we are talking with Gary Rogowski. Gary is a woodworker, an author and teacher. He operates the Northwest woodworking studio here in Portland Oregon. The mastery program at the studio has graduated some amazing woodworkers, I have had the privilege of having some of their graduates on my show. At the time of recording this we are still under the pandemic and staying apart and safe, this has made teaching woodworking down right difficult.  But, Gary has been redesigning his co...

Jeff O’Brien - Dogwood Design

November 26, 2020 18:45 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

Jeff O’Brien is a graduate of Gary Rogowski's Master program. An accomplished furniture designer and creator of impressive projects. He is going to talk about his woodworking journey and share some insights with us.

Jeff O’Brien - Dogwood Design

November 26, 2020 18:45

Jeff O’Brien is a graduate of Gary Rogowski's Master program. An accomplished furniture designer and creator of impressive projects. He is going to talk about his woodworking journey and share some insights with us.

Bainbridge Artisan's Resource Network - Part 3 - Mary Anne - Woodworker

October 12, 2020 19:13 - 19 minutes - 27.8 MB

On this episode we close out our 3-part series on the Bainbridge Artisan’s Resource Network or BARN for short. We are talking to Mary Anne a woodworker who works here at Barn we will talk about her experiences here as well as how she joined Barn in the first place.

Bainbridge Artisan's Resource Network - Part 2 - Mike Morgan, shop lead

July 26, 2020 17:13 - 44 minutes - 62.6 MB

In part 2 of my series on BARN i speak to Mike Morgan the wood shop lead. He will talk about the wood shop at BARN and what it has to offer woodworkers new or experienced

Bainbridge Artisan's Resource Network - Part 2 - Mike Morgan, shop lead

July 26, 2020 17:13

In part 2 of my series on BARN i speak to Mike Morgan the wood shop lead. He will talk about the wood shop at BARN and what it has to offer woodworkers new or experienced

BARN part 1 - Carolyn Goodwin - Marketing Manager

July 12, 2020 02:51 - 28 minutes - 41.1 MB

The Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network (BARN) is a place of creation, learning and networking with other artisans. Offering over 10 unique maker spaces with classes for anything from glass, textiles, cooking and of course woodworking as well as other crafts. In this 3 part series we will learn all about this institution located on Washington's Bainbridge Island. On this episode we speak to Carolyn Goodwin the marketing director to learn about how BARN got started and what it has to offer.

Marc Spagnuolo - The Wood Whisperer

July 05, 2020 23:03 - 58 minutes - 82.1 MB

Today we are going to talk with Marc Spagnuolo, also known as The Wood Whisperer. In my opinion he is one of the rock stars of YouTube woodworking and a master of his craft. Marc has also created an online project-based woodworking school where you can learn at your own pace from experienced instructors and become a part of a one-of-a-kind woodworking community.

Gary Rogowski NW woodworking studio

June 26, 2020 19:53 - 45 minutes - 64.6 MB

I am sitting down with Gary Rogowski director of the nw woodworking studio he has written and contributed to well over half a dozen books as well as a being a `frequent contributing author to several woodworking magazines in 1997 he opened the NW woodworking studio to share his experience and skills to those woodworkers seeking to advance their abilities in the wood shop This morning I will be talking to Gary about his school and the new online programs the school has developed to help keep ...

Ben Sherrill - Benediction Works

March 13, 2020 21:32 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

 we are going to meet Ben Sherrill. of benediction works. Ben is a fellow wood nerd who’s woodworking focus is currently on creating hand carved spoons and similar type projects.  He allowed us to invade his shop this morning and we will learn all about him on this show.

Marv Vandermeer - Grown Forward

March 07, 2020 21:52 - 58 minutes - 82.2 MB

On this episode I speak with Marv Vandermeer of Grown Forward an organization dedicated to saving endangered tree species from extinction in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner, I connected with Marv via the internet from his home in Canada

Michael Angus Graybush - Soul Carver

November 29, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

Michael Angus Graybush is a self-proclaimed soul carver. Often using nothing but a carving knife he creates humorous faces and other character figures. A carpenter by trade until a medical emergency placed him in a position that required a new view on life as well as a bit of a career change.

Roper Woodturning

November 24, 2019 22:57 - 48 minutes - 67.6 MB

Today we will spend some time with Roper from Roper Woodturning. A master wood turner and teacher, Roper passes on his experience and skill to new students. Now Expanding into YouTube he has started making video tutorials of excellent quality of craft and design to share with everyone

Jeff Taylor - Woodworker and author

November 18, 2019 19:02 - 43 minutes - 60.7 MB

Jeff Taylor is a multi-book author, he has written for some of the top woodworking magazines. I am talking with him about woodworking, tools and a mind set for life we both share. We are talking online but someday I would love to visit his shop and talk for hours.

Mark Downing - Atelier

November 09, 2019 19:38 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MB

Today I am going to introduce you to Mark Downing of Atelier. With over 40 years of experience he has been a creator in so many disciplines, woodworking, metal working, design, general contracting to name just a few. We will discuss what it’s like to be a maker and how it affected his journey through life.

Gloria Wilson - Meraki Woods

November 01, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutes - 56.7 MB

Today I want to introduce you to Gloria Wilson of Meraki woods. Gloria is a long-time woodworker and sawdust therapy specialist according to her business cards. We will talk about her love of using recycled materials and what it is like to sell her items at gift shows We will also talk about how meeting people at these shows brings her such joy.

Brody Cousineau - Cousineau Wood Products

October 21, 2019 16:45 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

This time on it’s wood I am speaking with Brody Cousineau of Cousineau wood products over the internet. His company creates beautiful color laminated wood that I have been using for many years. The striking array of color combinations available make some great looking projects.

John Dupra - Revel Woods

October 12, 2019 20:53 - 50 minutes - 71.4 MB

I must admit I have never found wood flooring very fascinating, little did I know the amount of design, thought and passion that can go into it. Today I am here with John Dupra of Revel woods and he is going to take us into the realm of wood floors. I hope you find this as interesting as I do now

John and Anni Furniss - Makers

October 05, 2019 23:16 - 53 minutes - 74.7 MB

On this episode I am revisiting John Furniss also known as the blind woodsman. This time we are joined by john’s wife Anni. She is an artist who just made the jump to making art full time.  We will talk about what’s new with John and Anni as well as life as a maker couple and a lot about life. If you have not listened to john’s first interview, please check it out.

Tracy Partridge-Johnson - Portland Pyrography

September 28, 2019 17:04 - 43 minutes - 61.9 MB

I have the great pleasure of sitting down today with Tracy Partridge-Johnson from Portland Pyrography. Pyrography is the technical term for wood burning, although it is so much more. Tracy takes this art to the level of a masterful artist.  

Irwin Wright - High West Wood Products

September 20, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutes - 56.7 MB

For the longest time I have wanted to sit down with a logger and learn about where our wood comes from. I want to introduce you to Irwin Wright of High west Wood Products. Irwin has over 35 years of experience in both logging and wood processing.   

Brodey Carpenter - Dredge Design

September 13, 2019 16:00 - 53 minutes - 74.7 MB

On this episode I sit down with Brodey Carpenter owner and creative designer of Dredge Design. I met Brodey on a trip to the southern coast of Oregon. Although I had to brave a winding gravel road up into the woods to get to his shop, once there it was easy to see how inspirational this location was.

Robert Frisbee - woodworker

September 06, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 65.4 MB

On this episode I speak with Robert Frisbee from beautiful Sisters Oregon about inspiration, mistakes and how to learn from them and how he is finding joy in his wood shop after retirement from the business world.

Will Nash - Nash Wood

November 16, 2018 20:37 - 36 minutes - 52.1 MB

On a journey to eastern Oregon I met Will Nash of Nash Wood in beautiful Bend Oregon. Will creates custom woodworking including carvings, instruments, cabinetry plus so much more. His array of skills is immense. His story fascinated me, I hope you enjoy this episode.

Joshua Talbert - Madrone Studio

November 10, 2018 00:36 - 36 minutes - 51.3 MB

On this episode I have the unique privilege of interviewing a third-generation woodworker. Not how you might think but a third-generation student.  In my first season I interviewed Gary Rogowski of the northwest woodworking studio, then I interviewed a student of Gary’s, Alexander Anderson who now runs Madrone Studio. Today I am interviewing Joshua Talbert a student at Madrone studio we will talk design, inspiration and what it is like working under a master woodworker.  

Kris Kirkman - Kirkman Originals

November 03, 2018 19:58 - 49 minutes - 69.6 MB

I am going to introduce you to Kris Kirkman of Kirkman originals. Although by some standards he is a new woodworker with only a few years under his belt but he is creating furniture comparable with woodworkers with decades of experience. I hope you enjoy his story.

Ebanista School Students Natzem Lima & Zac Bell

October 26, 2018 17:02 - 32 minutes - 45.9 MB

On the Last episode we spoke with Jonathan Cohen who started the Ebanista School of fine woodworking now we are going to speak with two of his students. Natzem Lima and Zac Bell have entered classes here at the school only a few weeks ago and I spoke with them about their experiences here and what brought them to the Ebanista school of fine woodworking.

Jonathan Cohen - Ebanista School of Fine Woodworking

October 19, 2018 16:48 - 47 minutes - 67.4 MB

On this episode we are going to speak with Jonathan Cohen who over 40 years has designed and built some amazing furniture which brought him to opening a fine woodworking school in seattle Washington where he imparts his experience to students who share his passion for this craft.

Banzai Baby - Wood shop Live Streamer

October 12, 2018 16:39 - 51 minutes - 71.8 MB

Today’s show is going to be a bit different. I am here in the shop of an internet personality and supreme maker who goes by the name Banzai Baby. She is a unique person who I discovered while browsing twitch for woodworkers who stream live from their shop while they work. For those of you who don’t know about twitch, it is a live streaming site you can access through your browser or an app for your phone. My interview with Banzai is being streamed live to her audience while we talk. We will ...

Uli Kirchler - Master of Castles

August 31, 2018 16:30 - 33 minutes - 47 MB

Today I am going to introduce you to Uli Kirchler, a woodworker born and raised in Italy. We met in his shop and he showed me many of his works of art. Every piece he showed me blew me away. His attention to detail, his creative design all of it hallmarks of a master. He would likely disagree, but I am here to tell you he is, and I am not just saying this because he cooked me lunch. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did doing the interview.

Rosa Gomez - The Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute

August 25, 2018 20:49 - 32 minutes - 45.7 MB

The PNCI is where trades people learn apprentice and journeyman training for carpenters, millwrights, interior/exterior specialists and more.  The program is free to students creating a unique opportunity for training and work.

Bruce Fuchs - President of Uneeda

August 17, 2018 20:05 - 26 minutes - 38.4 MB

Founded over 50 years ago, Uneeda specializes in abrasives for the woodworking industry. You may have never thought much about sandpaper but after this show you might think of that course piece of paper a little differently.   these days.

Roy Underhill of The Woodwright's Shop on PBS

August 10, 2018 21:26 - 40 minutes - 57.8 MB

For many years Roy Underhill has taught us that a more historical method of woodworking can be fun and enriching. I sat down with Roy and we spoke via skype about his show, his school and some of the philosophies on woodworking he has carried all his life.

It's Wood - Season one wrap up

July 13, 2018 22:34 - 34 minutes - 49.6 MB

As season one comes to a close we have met some amazing people and heard some wonderful stories. Come along with me and hear some highlights of this season. We will be back for season two shortly with more stories from the realms of woodworking. Remember, if its wood, its good. 

Ron Hock - Hock Tools

July 06, 2018 21:20 - 36 minutes - 51.4 MB

Ron Hock has designed and made blades for planes as well as kits to make hand planes, kitchen knives and many more cutting products. Ron has a close relationship with the Krenov School of Fine woodworking as well. Asked to design blades by James Krenov many years ago Ron has dedicated himself and his business to making some of the most respected blades around.

Krenov School - Part 4 - David Welter - Instructional Assistant

June 29, 2018 16:00 - 30 minutes - 43.2 MB

In our 4th and final episode in the series on the Krenov School of fine woodworking I am talking with David Welter an instructional assistant at the school for a several decades. His experience in woodworking was a perfect addition to the school and then with the krenov foundation. David also had the honor of spending time at the school with James Krenov and he will share some stories with us.

Krenov School - Part 3 - The Students

June 22, 2018 22:47 - 58 minutes - 81.8 MB

Today I get to share some time with four students enrolled in the program at the school. This new generation of fine woodworkers made me feel encouraged that the skills we all love will continue through these passionate student who are about to tasked with carrying the flag of woodworking into the future.

Krenov School part 2 - Ejler Hjorth-Westh - Instructor

June 15, 2018 17:40 - 44 minutes - 62.7 MB

On this episode I sit down with Ejler Hjorth-Westh a teacher at the Krenov School. Ejler hails from Norway and loves nature, boat building and passing on his experience to the students at the school. We sit down with some great food and drink all home made from his garden and fish he caught.   

The Krenov School - Part 1 - Program Director Laura Mays

June 08, 2018 20:53 - 29 minutes - 42.6 MB

In part 1 of the series on the Krenov School of Fine Woodworking in Ft. Bragg California i'm speaking to Laura Mays the school's program director. She will tell us about the school's history and where they are headed in the future. She also explains how they are keeping the legacy of James Krenov alive and passing on his methods to new generations of fine woodworkers.

Brian Newell - Creating a worker space

June 01, 2018 14:25 - 47 minutes - 66.3 MB

On my recent trip to Fort Bragg California to visit the Krenov school of fine woodworking I had a chance to sit down with Brian Newell a graduate of the school. Although he claims to be a lapsed woodworker his current project is filled with woodworking, or soon will be. Brian is creating a worker space down town Ft. Bragg and I spoke with him about his vision. 

Kevin Drake - Glen Drake Toolworks

May 25, 2018 16:00 - 51 minutes - 72.2 MB

today I am sitting down with Kevin Drake of Glen-Drake tool works. Glen-drake tool works creates tools to last a lifetime, they are beautiful, their function is outstanding. You may be familiar with the Tite-mark marking gauge but glen-drake tool works makes many other tools and Kevin is going to tell us all about those as well as his theory of tool making.

Ryan Temple - Sustainable Northwest Wood

May 18, 2018 19:10 - 47 minutes - 66.6 MB

Sustainability is a buzz-word being thrown around a lot today. Ryan Temple of Sustainable NW wood explains how his lumber yard serves both the woodworking community and the forests themselves and what sustainable should really mean.

John Furniss - The Blind Woodsman

May 11, 2018 14:35 - 32 minutes - 46.3 MB

Today you will meet John Furniss. John is a skilled wood turner who feeds his passion for woodworking by creating unique items that he sells to adoring fans. Another unique thing about John is that he is completely blind. I can hear your reaction now, how does a blind man do wood turning? Well john is going to tell us all about it.

Gary A. Leake - Woodworker

May 04, 2018 15:43 - 56 minutes - 79.4 MB

On this episode I am spending time with Gary Leake on whidbey Island A woodworker whose passion is to search the countryside for a special one-of-a-kind, piece of timber, be it cherry (a favorite), maple, walnut or cocobolo, that has character (meaning highly figured, tigered spalted, etc) and turn it into a finely engineered and ultimately beautiful piece of furniture, so unique it is considered a work of art.

Jonathan Glowacki - Portland Peppermill Company

April 27, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutes - 51.7 MB

Today I sit down and talk with Jonathan Glowacki of the Portland Peppermill Company. We talk about the bravery of starting a company to do something you are passionate about and how it feeds the creative soul. Jonathan has taken creating peppermills to an artistic place and his story is fascinating. 

The Woman's Woodshop

April 20, 2018 15:51 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

On this episode we will hear all about the women’s woodshop in Minneapolis Minnesota.  Founded by Jess Hirsch as a place for women and non-binary folks can learn shop skills in a supportive and non-discriminating environment. If you are not familiar with the term non-binary, it simply means a person who doesn’t identify as a specific gender. We will learn why this type of shop is important and how it all came to be.