Brian Brace is our guest on this Episode. Brian is an accomplished, award-winning professional woodworker with a passion for Arts & Crafts furniture. He is a Master Roycroft Artisan and works out of his shop in Black Mountain, North Carolina. This is a fascinating and entertaining conversation with a true master of the craft. Check it out!

Brian Brace

• brianbracefinefurniture.com/
• @brianbracefinefurniture on Instagram
• Brian Brace Fine Furniture on Facebook

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

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 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

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

• @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram
• Video - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

Austin returns to answer the 5 Other Questions. We explore his new shop plans, cherry, wiping rags, and more. Plus the Woodworking News. Check it Out!

Austin Waldo

• @texaswoodworkingfestival on Instagram
• texaswoodworkingfestival.com
• texaswoodworkingfestival.video
• @waldofurnitureco on Instagram
• austinschooloffurniture.com

WWing News

• Inkleind’s new Trinity Joinery System
• Vacudog Vacuum Clamping System at Taylor Tools
• Bosch has a new Contractor Table Saw with a Sliding Table & a new Cordless Track Saw
• Domino Light by Dutton Tools
• Finishing Wipes - DuPont Sontara Aerospace-Grade Wipes

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

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 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

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

• @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram
• Video - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt

On this episode, we’re excited to welcome back Austin Waldo to talk about the upcoming 2026 Texas Woodworking Festival. Austin is a longtime friend of the show and the founder and event producer behind TWF. There’s a lot to look forward to this year; from expanded educational opportunities and a vibrant marketplace to a fun pinewood derby. Check it out!

Austin Waldo

• @texaswoodworkingfestival on Instagram
• texaswoodworkingfestival.com
• texaswoodworkingfestival.video
• @waldofurnitureco on Instagram
• austinschooloffurniture.com

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

Texas Woodworking Festival - Use code "MWAP10" for 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

Brian Obst

• @obstwoodworks on Instagram

Jeff Wyatt

• @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram
• Video - Windsor Chairmaking Basics with Jeff Wyatt