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STL313: (wood)Working for a Living

Shop Talk Live · 5 Apr 2024 · 1h 04m

What this episode covers

Owen Madden of Rowan Woodworks and Evan Court, a furniture maker and commercial woodworking manager in Dallas, discuss the realities of working in high-end production shops. They cover the transition from traditional furniture making to serial production, the importance of foundational training at schools like North Bennett Street, and the specific challenges of maintaining quality and safety during repetitive tasks. The conversation also details their approaches to process efficiency, CNC usage, and the structure of apprenticeship programs in modern millwork.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Fine Woodworking, Woodcraft
Also
North Bennett Street School, Austin School Furniture, Phil Morley

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