113. The Chair ft Jess Humpston

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/

112. Robin's Shameless Plug For Celery Top Shop

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/

111. If It's So Original It Must Be Ugly ft Phil Morley

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/

110 . Joey's Starting Classes

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/

109. How To Manage An Empire ft April Wilkerson

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/

108. Robin's New Machines And A Growing Concern

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/

107. The Evolution Of Our Designs ft Patrick Holcombe

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/

106. The Wood Dust 23 Experience

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/

105. When Jackass Is Your Starting Point ft Matt Estlea

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/

104. I Don't Even Read My Contracts ft Jimmy Diresta

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/

103. Welcome Back For Season 5

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/

102. Season 4 Finale, The Instagram Livestream

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/

101. Designing In Line With What You Can Make ft Paul O'Brien

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/

100. Joey's Into The New Workshop

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/

99. Working As An Intern ft Vivienne Wong

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).

Vivienne was an intern in Bryan’s workshop not long ago and she joins us to talk through what that was like, and the importance of asking questions.

If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here.

Vivian’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/vivienne_l_wong

Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/

Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/

Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

98. Joey's New Workshop Is Underway

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).

We’re back after a logistical break, just in time to talk about Joey’s new shed. Also, a question for the listeners…

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/

97. Everything Is Part Of The Creative Process ft Nick Pedulla

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).

Nick joins us again after talking to us 3 years ago. His creative journey has rocketed forward in that time and we discuss one of his greatest pieces to date. We also get into his business philosophy, a lot of great advice!

If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here.

Nicks Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/pedullastudio/

Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/

Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/

Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

96. Impostor Syndrome

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).

As a woodworker it’s easy to constantly compare yourself to everyone else. But at what point do you get past that? Or is it even possible to?

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/

95. Boat Builders ft Nick Atkins

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).

Nick Atkins is a 3rd generation boat builder out of Melbourne. His love of modern technology in a traditionally hands on field has given rise to some interesting processes. Oh, and he also makes ant farms.

If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here.

Nicks Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/nick_atkins_boatbuilder/

Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/

Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/

Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/

94. The Cheese Factory ft James Howe

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).

James Howe is renowned furniture maker from South Australia. He joins us to share his journey, and go through the process of becoming a designer.

If you would like to donate to the show you can find out more here.

James’ Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/jameshowestudio/

Robin Lewis: https://www.instagram.com/robinlewismakes/

Joey Chalk: https://www.instagram.com/kingposttimberworks/

Bryan Cush: https://www.instagram.com/sawdustbureau/