Hardware Podcasts

STL350: Texas Edition

Shop Talk Live · 19 Sept 2025 · 46m

What this episode covers

Frank Strazza and Eric Yoakam, furniture makers and educators in the Texas woodworking community, discuss their backgrounds and the collaborative spirit of the Texas Woodworking Festival. Strazza details his study of Renaissance marquetry in Italy and his teaching at the Austin School of Furniture, while Yoakam shares his transition from corporate life to woodworking and his current focus on improving his sketching skills. The conversation highlights the importance of continuous learning, community mentorship, and the unique culture of hand-tool woodworking in Austin.

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Texas Woodworking Festival, Austin School of Furniture, Osmo, Lee Nielsen, Billy Nielsen, Silas Kopf, Demetrius Clitossis, Andre Boule

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