The Austin School of Furniture Podcast

Austin Waldo
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Join Austin School of Furniture staff as they chat with students and instructors about all things furniture making.

Episodes

  1. Amanda Russell - I'm a spokeshave

    04/20/2023

    Amanda Russell - I'm a spokeshave

    Before she moves away to Philly, Amanda Russell sits down with Austin Waldo to chat about the past, present and future. The Austin School of Furniture is a woodworking and furniture making school located in Austin, Texas offering beginner to advanced, part-time and full-time woodworking courses. Yeehaw! We focus on educating hobbyists and aspiring professionals in the craft of furniture making through demonstrations, lectures, pre-recorded videos and of-course in-person hands on learning. We at ASF feel that it is extremely important to learn and understand the traditions and historical techniques of furniture construction while embracing advances in design and technology. Hand tools to computer-aided machinery are all used to cover a broad understanding of both the past and future of furniture making. Head over to Austin School of Furniture to learn more

    24 min
  2. Texas Woodworking Festival

    03/10/2023

    Texas Woodworking Festival

    Michelle and Austin have a chat about the upcoming event produced by the school, the Texas Woodworking Festival.   Check it out and get your tickets at the Texaswoodworkingfestival.com   The Austin School of Furniture is a woodworking and furniture making school located in Austin, Texas offering beginner to advanced, part-time and full-time woodworking courses. Yeehaw!  We focus on educating hobbyists and aspiring professionals in the craft of furniture making through demonstrations, lectures, pre-recorded videos and of-course in-person hands on learning.   We at ASF feel that it is extremely important to learn and understand the traditions and historical techniques of furniture construction while embracing advances in design and technology. Hand tools to computer-aided machinery are all used to cover a broad understanding of both the past and future of furniture making.   Head over to Austin School of Furniture to learn more

    31 min
  3. Kevin Bley - Force Sensitive Furniture Makers

    02/24/2023

    Kevin Bley - Force Sensitive Furniture Makers

    Kevin Bley is always here but he joins Austin Waldo to explain what he is up to these days and discusses Festool, Festivals and Force Sensitive Furniture Makers. Learn more about Kevin or grab some sweet tools here.   The Austin School of Furniture is a woodworking and furniture making school located in Austin, Texas offering beginner to advanced, part-time and full-time woodworking courses. Yeehaw!  We focus on educating hobbyists and aspiring professionals in the craft of furniture making through demonstrations, lectures, pre-recorded videos and of-course in-person hands on learning.   We at ASF feel that it is extremely important to learn and understand the traditions and historical techniques of furniture construction while embracing advances in design and technology. Hand tools to computer-aided machinery are all used to cover a broad understanding of both the past and future of furniture making.   Head over to Austin School of Furniture to learn more

    32 min

  4. 02/17/2023

    Alexander Grabovetskiy - Golden Fibonacci Fungi

    Ep 5 - Golden Fibonacci Fungi Alexander Grabovetskiy is at the Austin School of Furniture teaching two different carving classes. Michelle and Austin interview Alex and talk about how he starting carving after stealing his first chisel, his philosophy on design and what those little numbers means on carving gouges.   Check out Alexander's Youtube Channel -  @AlexanderGrabovetskiy     Find him on social media @woodcarvergrabovetskiy   And check out his online woodworking school here   The Austin School of Furniture is a woodworking and furniture making school located in Austin, Texas offering beginner to advanced, part-time and full-time woodworking courses. Yeehaw!  We focus on educating hobbyists and aspiring professionals in the craft of furniture making through demonstrations, lectures, pre-recorded videos and of-course in-person hands on learning.   We at ASF feel that it is extremely important to learn and understand the traditions and historical techniques of furniture construction while embracing advances in design and technology. Hand tools to computer-aided machinery are all used to cover a broad understanding of both the past and future of furniture making.   Head over to Austin School of Furniture to learn more here to learn more.

    41 min

  5. 02/10/2023

    Barry Dima - Magic Windows and Woodworking Breweries

    Ep 4 - Magic Windows and Woodworking Breweries   Austin Waldo grabs some time with Barry Dima while he is in town doing his Fine Woodworking Magazine thing. In this episode we talk woodworking, world travels and woodworking breweries.   The Austin School of Furniture is a woodworking and furniture making school located in Austin, Texas offering beginner to advanced, part-time and full-time woodworking courses. Yeehaw!  We focus on educating hobbyists and aspiring professionals in the craft of furniture making through demonstrations, lectures, pre-recorded videos and of-course in-person hands on learning.  We at ASF feel that it is extremely important to learn and understand the traditions and historical techniques of furniture construction while embracing advances in design and technology. Hand tools to computer-aided machinery are all used to cover a broad understanding of both the past and future of furniture making.   Head over to Austin School of Furniture to learn more

    32 min
  6. Andrew Hunter - Seek and you shall not find Andrew Hunter

    01/30/2023

    Andrew Hunter - Seek and you shall not find Andrew Hunter

    Ep3 - Seek and you shall not find Andrew Hunter    Join Michelle Myers and Austin Waldo as they chat with Andrew Hunter about Japanese Handplanes, joinery, college sports and not using sandpaper. Andrew is visiting the Austin School of Furniture to teach Japanese Handplanes and Japanese Joinery.   Important Mentions:  Kezurou-Kai USA  Hida Tool & Hardware Suzuki Tool   The Austin School of Furniture is a woodworking and furniture making school located in Austin, Texas offering beginner to advanced, part-time and full-time woodworking courses. Yeehaw!  We focus on educating hobbyists and aspiring professionals in the craft of furniture making through demonstrations, lectures, pre-recorded videos and of-course in-person hands on learning.  We at ASF feel that it is extremely important to learn and understand the traditions and historical techniques of furniture construction while embracing advances in design and technology. Hand tools to computer-aided machinery are all used to cover a broad understanding of both the past and future of furniture making.  Visit Austin School of Furniture to learn more.

    38 min
  7. Matt Kenney - Well.. You're the host!

    01/30/2023

    Matt Kenney - Well.. You're the host!

    Ep 2 - Well.. You're the host!   Austin Waldo sits down to talk with Matt Kenney about NOT all things Matt Kenney, Kumiko and the philosophy of learning. Matt is in Austin, Texas teaching two classes at the Austin School of Furniture - Introduction to Kumiko and Intermediate Kumiko.   Check out Matt Kenney's Book here. The Austin School of Furniture is a woodworking and furniture making school located in Austin, Texas offering beginner to advanced, part-time and full-time woodworking courses. Yeehaw!  We focus on educating hobbyists and aspiring professionals in the craft of furniture making through demonstrations, lectures, pre-recorded videos and of-course in-person hands on learning.  We at ASF feel that it is extremely important to learn and understand the traditions and historical techniques of furniture construction while embracing advances in design and technology. Hand tools to computer-aided machinery are all used to cover a broad understanding of both the past and future of furniture making.  Visit the Austin School of Furniture Website to learn more.

    23 min
  8. The Pilot

    01/30/2023

    The Pilot

    We are starting a podcast!  Have a listen as Michelle Myers and Austin Waldo talk about the NEW Austin School of Furniture podcast. Check out the rest of our episodes, subscribe and give us a thumbs up if you like the show. Thanks!   The Austin School of Furniture is a woodworking and furniture making school located in Austin, Texas offering beginner to advanced, part-time and full-time woodworking courses. Yeehaw!  We focus on educating hobbyists and aspiring professionals in the craft of furniture making through demonstrations, lectures, pre-recorded videos and of-course in-person hands on learning.   We at ASF feel that it is extremely important to learn and understand the traditions and historical techniques of furniture construction while embracing advances in design and technology. Hand tools to computer-aided machinery are all used to cover a broad understanding of both the past and future of furniture making.  Head over to Austin School of Furniture to learn more.

    25 min
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