While Wishard always had a passion for creating, he got sidetracked along the way, earning a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry before relocating to pursue his Doctorate in New Orleans. It was during his time as a graduate student that he built his first dining room table with a single saw and some screws. The effort was demanding, the result was lacking, and the passion became extinguished. By fortune, Wishard began using a MakerSpace to aid in his graduate work - laser cutters, 3D printers, graphic design, you name it. The passion he had for creating was reignited.
Having rediscovered his passion and growing disenchanted with chemistry, Wishard chose to pursue a career, first as a carpenter building homes, and now as a woodworker for a furniture and design company. He founded WoodWorking Chemist in 2020.
