Chuck Bender – Woodworking

This five-day class covers the basics of veneer & inlay. Highly figured veneer and contrasting inlay can add dimension, depth and decoration for your pieces. Most woodworkers don’t know where to begin with veneer and inlay but this class will help get you started. The techniques are simple to grasp and the results can be[...]

In the 5-day Pembroke Table hands-on class, you'll stretch your woodworking skills. You'll be reproducing a table from Newport, Rhode Island that was originally made by Holmes Weaver in approximately 1795. Pembroke Table From its graceful tapered legs to its elegant oval top, this Pembroke table is in every way a masterpiece. You'll begin the[...]

In the 5-day Pembroke Table hands-on class, you'll stretch your woodworking skills. You'll be reproducing a table from Newport, Rhode Island that was originally made by Holmes Weaver in approximately 1795. Pembroke Table From its graceful tapered legs to its elegant oval top, this Pembroke table is in every way a masterpiece. You'll begin the[...]

In the 5-day Pembroke Table hands-on class, you'll stretch your woodworking skills. You'll be reproducing a table from Newport, Rhode Island that was originally made by Holmes Weaver in approximately 1795. Pembroke Table From its graceful tapered legs to its elegant oval top, this Pembroke table is in every way a masterpiece. You'll begin the[...]

In the 5-day Pembroke Table hands-on class, you'll stretch your woodworking skills. You'll be reproducing a table from Newport, Rhode Island that was originally made by Holmes Weaver in approximately 1795. Pembroke Table From its graceful tapered legs to its elegant oval top, this Pembroke table is in every way a masterpiece. You'll begin the[...]

In the 5-day Pembroke Table hands-on class, you'll stretch your woodworking skills. You'll be reproducing a table from Newport, Rhode Island that was originally made by Holmes Weaver in approximately 1795. Pembroke Table From its graceful tapered legs to its elegant oval top, this Pembroke table is in every way a masterpiece. You'll begin the[...]

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[...]