Mark Hicks

@markbuildsit

Open source woodworker - Maker of things that last - Workbenches - Shave Horses - Tool Chests - Furniture
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New Merch, Y’all!!! - I’ve been putting together some new t-shirt designs. They’re up on my site now! - The first ten orders will get a free sticker of the design... They’ll go out separately in a few weeks. - If your country isn’t in my shipping options, send me a DM and I’ll get it added.
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2 years ago
On this episode, it’s just the crew catching up. We also dive into the recent retraction of the proposed Table Saw Safety Regulations, along with plenty of other woodworking talk and insights. Check it out!
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8 months ago
Jon returns to answer the 5 Questions! We dive into his love for the Lie-Nielsen No. 60-1/2 block plane, hear a great tip on using the Ray Iles rounding plane, and talk about his stick chair settee white whale. It’s a fun and entertaining conversation. Check it out! Link to podcast episode under our profile. #woodworking #woodworkingpodcast
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9 months ago
On this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jonathan Hammack to the show. Jon is a talented furniture maker with a focus on vernacular furniture and stick chairs. He also teaches classes and shares his insights through a fantastic Substack newsletter. Check it out! Link to podcast episode under our profile. #woodworking #woodworkingpodcast
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9 months ago
Mara and Rob of Sutherland Welles return to answer the 5 Questions. From an old tenoner/shaper to musical animation, this episode is a fun and entertaining conversation with plenty of woodworking & finishing goodness. Check it out! Link to podcast episode under our profile. #woodworking #woodworkingpodcast
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10 months ago
On this episode, we’re joined by Mara and Robert Cagnetta of Sutherland Welles. We dive into their exceptional real Tung Oil finishing products and also explore Rob’s work in historic building preservation and restoration. It is a fun and informative conversation covering all aspects of their truly outstanding finishing products. Check it out! Link to podcast episode under our profile. #woodworking #woodworkingpodcast
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10 months ago
Zack returns to answer the 5 Questions. From trusting your eyes to cassette tapes, this episode is a fun and entertaining conversation with plenty of woodworking goodness. Check it out! Link to podcast episode under our profile. #woodworking #woodworkingpodcast
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10 months ago
On this episode we’re excited to welcome Zack Fealk as our guest. Zack is a furniture maker, designer, and the Lead Instructor for the 40-week Wood Design Program at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. It is a fun and informative conversation with a talented up and coming woodworker and educator. Check it out! Link to podcast episode under our profile. #woodworking #woodworkingpodcast
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10 months ago
On this episode, we’re excited to welcome Chuck Bender as our guest. Chuck is a master furniture maker, seasoned instructor, and former Senior Editor at Popular Woodworking Magazine. He shares how he got his start in woodworking, his passion for period furniture, and offers up some fun and insightful anecdotes along the way. It’s a great conversation with one of the true masters of our craft. Check it out! Link to the podcast episode under our profile. #woodworkingpodcast #woodworking #periodfurniture
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11 months ago
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Andy Minier of Swell Furniture! Andy is a full-time cabinet maker and the owner of Swell Furniture, based in Anoka, Minnesota. We dive into his work at a high-end custom cabinet and furniture shop, explore some of his personal commissions, and cover a few questions we didn’t get to during his last visit. It’s a fun and fascinating conversation with a great friend of the show. Check it Out! Link to podcast episode under our profile. #woodworking #woodworkingpodcast
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11 months ago
Brian Crano returns to answer the 5 Questions. We talk about his 5 favorite tools, totems, and his bad ideas. It’s a fun and informative conversation with one of the great guys in our community. Check it out! Link to podcast episode under our profile. #woodworking #woodworkingpodcast #idontunderstandyoumovie
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11 months ago
On this episode, we’re excited to welcome a special guest and friend of the show: Brian Crano! By day, Brian is a Hollywood director and writer—but he’s also a passionate hobbyist woodworker and chairmaker. We talk about his love for woodworking, its positive effect on his film making, and his upcoming feature film I Don’t Understand You, premiering in theaters on June 6. Link to the podcast episode under our profile. #woodworking #woodworkingpodcast #idontunderstandyoumovie
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11 months ago