The Shop Stool Podcast

Welcome to season 6 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). In Australia it’s the big green and red, but all around the world you find massive big box stores that suck up competition while offering the public a lot of conveniences. So where do you go if you don’t want to use Bunnings? If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 6 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). We’re back for season 6 and we’ve got to get through some major updates! If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). We’re done for season 5. Here’s a look back, and what we’re looking forward to in 2024. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). We’re talking to another prize winner this week. This time it’s the coveted Clarence Prize and this year it was taken by Patrick Adeney. He joins us to talk about his approach to becoming a full time designer and woodworker, this is a great episode for anyone looking for some inspiration. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Patrick’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/studio.adeney Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). Joey’s through the worst of it with new work coming in. Robin also talks about an end grain cutting board with dowels covering up cracks. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). Everyone has their ups and downs in business but what happens when the down go on longer than expected. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). Jess Humpston has had a meteoric rise to fame in her career after winning the Wood Review Maker of the Year award for “Ch-air”. In this episode she tells her story and goes into detail on the piece, and why it was such a challenge. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Jess’ Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/jesshumpston/ Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). Look, a woodworkers gotta do what a woodworkers gotta do. And Robin’s had zero sales on Celery Top Shop so the guys chip in for some ideas on how to change that. Oh, and you can find the shop here: https://celerytopshop.com.au/ If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). Phil Morley is known around the world for his incredible furniture. His story takes him from London to Texas and it was a wild ride. This is an episode you don’t want to miss, If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Phil’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/philipmorleyfurniture/ Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). Joey’s decided to open up his work shop to students so we discuss how, and what to teach. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). April Wilkerson is a household name at this point. Part of that success should be credited to her amazing work ethic, and in this episode we chat to her about her many business ventures. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Aprils Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/wilker_dos/ Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). This episode Robin runs through his new jointer and thicknesser, and we talk about the logging ban that’s recently back in the news. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). We all got to hang out with Patrick at Wood Dust 23 and really enjoyed his approach to woodworking. In this episode we talk about how his taste in design has changed and evolved over the years. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Pat’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/douglasfirdesign/ Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). We’re back from Wood Dust 23 and it was an epic experience. We hosted a woodworking event, alongside Jimmy Diresta, April Wilkerson and Matt Estlea. Over the 2 day event in Melbourne these international makers worked with local woodworkers to build furniture on stage. There were some ups and downs but the crowd got a show from start to finish. In this episode we debrief and talk about our favourite parts. Also, Robin’s back in the workshop, finally, and working on an interesting project. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). Matt’s all the way over in the UK but he got up early to join us on the show and talk about what makes him tick. He’s been through some stressful times recently with a workshop move but he’s remained positive and upbeat, and at the end of the day it’s all great content. Take a listen to how it all happened. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Matt’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/mattestlea/ Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). Jimmy Diresta. We got him on the show. Enough said right? We got an hour with the legend himself to talk about his upcoming trip to Melbourne for the Wood Dust 23 event, and we discussed how he designs and plans his projects. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Jimmy’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydiresta/ Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 5 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). We’re back for season 5 and have some exciting news! If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 4 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). That’s a wrap for season 4, and what a year it’s been. This is the audio from an Instagram livestream we did as our going away event. It was great having everyone in the chat and we look forward to doing it again next year, for season 5. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 4 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). In this episode we’re joined by Paul O’Brien from Modet, a contemporary furniture designer and maker out of Ireland. He walks us through his process and we get into the style he’s become known for. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Paul’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/modet_furniture/ Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

Welcome to season 4 of The Shop Stool Podcast, a podcast for woodworkers and the maker community in general. Hosted by Robin Lewis (RobinLewisMakes), Joey Chalk (King Post Timber Works), and Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau). It's our 100th episode! Bryan’s off this week spending some time with Zola. A huge congratulations to him and Lani and the birth of their second child last week. Joey and Robin still got together to talk about Joey’s new workshop and how the move went, and got sidetracked talking about paint sprayers. If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here. Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/ Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/ Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/