387: Asa Hillis

Asa Hillis is a furniture maker who lives in Silicon Valley. He is known for creating pieces of furniture that have a timeless quality. Asa combines traditional and modern techniques, including CNCs…

An episode of the Cool Tools podcast, hosted by Cool Tools, titled "387: Asa Hillis" was published on October 13, 2023 and runs 45 minutes.

October 13, 2023 ·45m · Cool Tools

Summary

Asa Hillis is a furniture maker who lives in Silicon Valley. He is known for creating pieces of furniture that have a timeless quality. Asa combines traditional and modern techniques, including CNCs and 3D printers, to craft his furniture from wood and metal. He is currently managing Behind The Tech Labs in Los Gatos, CA. When he is not working in the shop, Asa enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and standard poodle.   Website: asahillis.com Instagram: @asahillis   TOOLS: 1:00 - Wixey digital angle gauge: https://geni.us/f20Hgi 6:42 - Surge leatherman: https://geni.us/a7sz91 14:49 - Festool domino: https://www.festoolusa.com/products/domino-joining-system/domino-joining-machines/576419---df-500-q-plus-us#Overview 25:44 - Shaper Origin: https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MOH98lczKFM   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/asa-hillis-furniture-maker/

Episode Description