# STL335: Morley takes on Maine

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2025-02-21
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-02-21-stl335-morley-takes-on-maine
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl335-morley-takes-on-maine

## Summary

Phil Morley, the newly appointed Lead Instructor for the nine-month comprehensive program at the Center for Furniture Craftmanships (CFC), discusses his transition from Texas to Rockport, Maine. He details the program's rigorous curriculum, which includes set projects like the table and drawer, tour cabinet, and case piece, as well as specialized modules on CNC, finishing, and product development. Morley contrasts the teaching styles of predecessors Tim Rousseau and Alid, noting his own approach balances their systematic and design-focused methods while managing the intense pace of student work. The conversation also covers his shift from spray finishes to Osmo for health and aesthetic reasons, and his philosophy on balancing commission work with teaching.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-02-21-stl335-morley-takes-on-maine#t=7) Introduction: Phil Morley and CFC Program Overview
- [1:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-02-21-stl335-morley-takes-on-maine#t=89) Phil Morley's Journey to Lead Instructor at CFC
- [6:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-02-21-stl335-morley-takes-on-maine#t=408) Curriculum Breakdown: Set Projects and Case Piece
- [10:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-02-21-stl335-morley-takes-on-maine#t=634) Product Development and Chair Design Modules
- [15:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-02-21-stl335-morley-takes-on-maine#t=930) Finishing Techniques: Spray vs. Osmo and Climate Challenges
- [24:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-02-21-stl335-morley-takes-on-maine#t=1475) Signature Pieces: Rocker, Lounge Chair, and Record Console
- [32:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-02-21-stl335-morley-takes-on-maine#t=1970) Product vs. Commission Work and Production Systems
- [41:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-02-21-stl335-morley-takes-on-maine#t=2495) Lumber Core Technique and Panel Construction
- [51:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-02-21-stl335-morley-takes-on-maine#t=3107) Balancing Teaching, Commission Work, and Relocation

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Center for Furniture Craftmanships (company)
- Osmo (material)
- Gorilla Glue (material)
- Tim Rousseau (other)
- Alid (other)
- Michael Corker (other)
- Tim Coleman (other)
- John Cameron (other)

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