Chuck Bender – Woodworking

Shapers are one of the more misunderstood machines in the workshop. In fact, many woodworkers avoid owning or using a shaper because they believe they are unreasonably dangerous. By eliminating the shaper in the shop based on irrational fear, many woodworkers limit their capabilities and the options available to them. In Shaper Basics we'll dispell[...]

Shapers are one of the more misunderstood machines in the workshop. In fact, many woodworkers avoid owning or using a shaper because they believe they are unreasonably dangerous. By eliminating the shaper in the shop based on irrational fear, many woodworkers limit their capabilities and the options available to them. In Shaper Basics we'll dispell[...]

A few shop-made shaper jigs allow you to make custom moldings or creating tight-fitting joints easily and accurately. In Essential Shaper Jigs you'll learn how to make and use several single and multipurpose jigs. Essential Shaper Jigs Many woodworkers wrongly assume the only thing a shaper can do is make sticks of molding. And while[...]

A few shop-made shaper jigs allow you to make custom moldings or creating tight-fitting joints easily and accurately. In Essential Shaper Jigs you'll learn how to make and use several single and multipurpose jigs. Essential Shaper Jigs Many woodworkers wrongly assume the only thing a shaper can do is make sticks of molding. And while[...]

A few shop-made shaper jigs allow you to make custom moldings or creating tight-fitting joints easily and accurately. In Essential Shaper Jigs you'll learn how to make and use several single and multipurpose jigs. Essential Shaper Jigs Many woodworkers wrongly assume the only thing a shaper can do is make sticks of molding. And while[...]

The Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table class is perfect for the beginning furniture maker or the master. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Although this project looks complex, this mid-century modern coffee table is perfect for the budding furniture maker. Simple wedged, round-tenon joinery gives this table an elegant appearance without being ornate. Some of the skills learned[...]

The Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table class is perfect for the beginning furniture maker or the master. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Although this project looks complex, this mid-century modern coffee table is perfect for the budding furniture maker. Simple wedged, round-tenon joinery gives this table an elegant appearance without being ornate. Some of the skills learned[...]

The Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table class is perfect for the beginning furniture maker or the master. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Although this project looks complex, this mid-century modern coffee table is perfect for the budding furniture maker. Simple wedged, round-tenon joinery gives this table an elegant appearance without being ornate. Some of the skills learned[...]

The Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table class is perfect for the beginning furniture maker or the master. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Although this project looks complex, this mid-century modern coffee table is perfect for the budding furniture maker. Simple wedged, round-tenon joinery gives this table an elegant appearance without being ornate. Some of the skills learned[...]

The Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table class is perfect for the beginning furniture maker or the master. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Although this project looks complex, this mid-century modern coffee table is perfect for the budding furniture maker. Simple wedged, round-tenon joinery gives this table an elegant appearance without being ornate. Some of the skills learned[...]

The Boston Blockfront Chest is a distinctly American form. Not only are the drawer fronts stepped (or blocked) to form symmetrical concave and convex surfaces, but the top, base molding, and feet are blocked as well. Boston Blockfront Chest This 5-day class begins with case construction. You'll learn how to form the blocked drawer blades[...]

The Boston Blockfront Chest is a distinctly American form. Not only are the drawer fronts stepped (or blocked) to form symmetrical concave and convex surfaces, but the top, base molding, and feet are blocked as well. Boston Blockfront Chest This 5-day class begins with case construction. You'll learn how to form the blocked drawer blades[...]

The Boston Blockfront Chest is a distinctly American form. Not only are the drawer fronts stepped (or blocked) to form symmetrical concave and convex surfaces, but the top, base molding, and feet are blocked as well. Boston Blockfront Chest This 5-day class begins with case construction. You'll learn how to form the blocked drawer blades[...]

The Boston Blockfront Chest is a distinctly American form. Not only are the drawer fronts stepped (or blocked) to form symmetrical concave and convex surfaces, but the top, base molding, and feet are blocked as well. Boston Blockfront Chest This 5-day class begins with case construction. You'll learn how to form the blocked drawer blades[...]

The Boston Blockfront Chest is a distinctly American form. Not only are the drawer fronts stepped (or blocked) to form symmetrical concave and convex surfaces, but the top, base molding, and feet are blocked as well. Boston Blockfront Chest This 5-day class begins with case construction. You'll learn how to form the blocked drawer blades[...]

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock Week two begins with lower-case construction. You'll build the structure that keeps the works[...]

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock Week two begins with lower-case construction. You'll build the structure that keeps the works[...]

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock Week two begins with lower-case construction. You'll build the structure that keeps the works[...]

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock Week two begins with lower-case construction. You'll build the structure that keeps the works[...]