Chuck Bender – Woodworking

The ultimate test of your woodworking skills – the Chippendale chair. The angled rear legs and trapezoidal seat come together with compound angled mortise-and-tenon joints. Combine the joinery with a couple of cabriole legs, a curved back splat and a carved crest and you’ve got a woodworking project tour de force. Chippendale Chair This chair[...]

The ultimate test of your woodworking skills – the Chippendale chair. The angled rear legs and trapezoidal seat come together with compound angled mortise-and-tenon joints. Combine the joinery with a couple of cabriole legs, a curved back splat and a carved crest and you’ve got a woodworking project tour de force. Chippendale Chair This chair[...]

Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to[...]

Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to[...]

Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to[...]

Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to[...]

Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to[...]

Looking to kick up your flat, square pieces? Why not add some Carved Elements? Carved Elements Adding flame finials to the top of a piece or a carved fan to a drawer front can turn a good piece of furniture into something spectacular. Geared towards intermediate level carvers, Carved Elements adds a level of complexity to challenge you[...]

Looking to kick up your flat, square pieces? Why not add some Carved Elements? Carved Elements Adding flame finials to the top of a piece or a carved fan to a drawer front can turn a good piece of furniture into something spectacular. Geared towards intermediate level carvers, Carved Elements adds a level of complexity to challenge you[...]

Looking to kick up your flat, square pieces? Why not add some Carved Elements? Carved Elements Adding flame finials to the top of a piece or a carved fan to a drawer front can turn a good piece of furniture into something spectacular. Geared towards intermediate level carvers, Carved Elements adds a level of complexity to challenge you[...]

Looking to kick up your flat, square pieces? Why not add some Carved Elements? Carved Elements Adding flame finials to the top of a piece or a carved fan to a drawer front can turn a good piece of furniture into something spectacular. Geared towards intermediate level carvers, Carved Elements adds a level of complexity to challenge you[...]

Looking to kick up your flat, square pieces? Why not add some Carved Elements? Carved Elements Adding flame finials to the top of a piece or a carved fan to a drawer front can turn a good piece of furniture into something spectacular. Geared towards intermediate level carvers, Carved Elements adds a level of complexity to challenge you[...]

Although most furniture of this period was factory-made, the Mid-Century Modern Secretary class offers the opportunity to build a stylish piece at the highest level of quality. Mid-Century Modern Secretary While the original of this piece is made in teak, using domestic hardwoods (a single species or a mix) can offer an exciting opportunity to highlight some[...]

Although most furniture of this period was factory-made, the Mid-Century Modern Secretary class offers the opportunity to build a stylish piece at the highest level of quality. Mid-Century Modern Secretary While the original of this piece is made in teak, using domestic hardwoods (a single species or a mix) can offer an exciting opportunity to highlight some[...]

Although most furniture of this period was factory-made, the Mid-Century Modern Secretary class offers the opportunity to build a stylish piece at the highest level of quality. Mid-Century Modern Secretary While the original of this piece is made in teak, using domestic hardwoods (a single species or a mix) can offer an exciting opportunity to highlight some[...]

Although most furniture of this period was factory-made, the Mid-Century Modern Secretary class offers the opportunity to build a stylish piece at the highest level of quality. Mid-Century Modern Secretary While the original of this piece is made in teak, using domestic hardwoods (a single species or a mix) can offer an exciting opportunity to highlight some[...]

Although most furniture of this period was factory-made, the Mid-Century Modern Secretary class offers the opportunity to build a stylish piece at the highest level of quality. Mid-Century Modern Secretary While the original of this piece is made in teak, using domestic hardwoods (a single species or a mix) can offer an exciting opportunity to highlight some[...]

Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to[...]

Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to[...]

Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to[...]