In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Ron Guritzky, also known as @oopswoodworker. A passionate hobbyist woodworker, chairmaker, and hand tool enthusiast, Ron creates beautiful furniture and openly shares the lessons he’s learned from his mistakes. Join us as we explore his woodworking journey, the charm of imperfection, and life in his south Florida workshop.

Sponsor of this Episode: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts

Ron Guritzky

• @oopswoodworker on Instagram

Episode Links:

• Kyle's "Out-Feed Table"
• Sligo Chair

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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

We taking a one last week off for the Holidays, but we didn't want to leave you hanging. On this special New Year’s episode, we’re taking a look back at some highlights from past interviews with Eric Rimel and Jeff Wyatt. We’re thrilled about the incredible lineup of guests we have planned for 2025 and can’t wait to kick off the new year with fresh episodes starting January 7.

Happy New Year, and thanks for listening—enjoy the show!

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

We taking a couple of weeks off for the Holidays, but we didn't want to leave you hanging. So on this special Christmas episode, we’re sharing a previously unpublished conversation with Shea Alexander about lathes, band saws, and more. Plus, we’ll revisit some highlights from past interviews with Philip Morley and Frank Straza.

Merry Christmas, and thanks for joining us—enjoy the show!

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