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STL 261: Russ Filbeck

Shop Talk Live · 11 Mar 2022 · 43m

What this episode covers

Russ Filbeck, a San Diego-based chair maker and former Palomar College instructor, discusses his journey from a troubled youth at the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch to a career in the Navy and woodworking. He details his philanthropic work with former President Jimmy Carter, creating custom furniture and tools that have raised significant funds for the Carter Center through Sotheby's auctions. Filbeck also describes his current efforts teaching woodworking to at-risk boys at the ranch, using projects like shaker boxes to teach gratitude and practical skills.

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makers and hobbyists

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Companies
Palomar College, Sotheby's, Carter Center, Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, Habitat for Humanity
Tools
Inca
Also
Woodsmith

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