Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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We chat with chair maker, woodworking teacher, philanthropist, and all around force of positivity, Russ Filbeck

This interview was done in 2019, and originally posted to FineWoodworking.com in 2020. It's new to the podcast audience, and we thought the world could use a dose of Russ Filbeck right now.

For more information on Russ and to get a copy of his incredible book on ladder back chair making - russfilbeck.com

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