Chuck Bender – Woodworking

Wharton Esherick was an artist and studio furniture maker before virtually everyone else. His work is often sculptural with light, flowing lines. The 1956 Book Stand is no exception. Wharton Esherick Book Stand Don’t be fooled by the simplistic appearance of this book stand, the construction is a challenge. In this 5-day class, you’ll create[...]

Appealing to the carver in many woodworkers, the pie crust table epitomizes the mastery of craftsmanship. In this week-long class, you'll make your own version of one of the most elegant pie crust tables in existence.     Pie Crust Table While the original upon which this adaptation is modeled is approximately 24" in diameter[...]

Appealing to the carver in many woodworkers, the pie crust table epitomizes the mastery of craftsmanship. In this week-long class, you'll make your own version of one of the most elegant pie crust tables in existence.     Pie Crust Table While the original upon which this adaptation is modeled is approximately 24" in diameter[...]

Appealing to the carver in many woodworkers, the pie crust table epitomizes the mastery of craftsmanship. In this week-long class, you'll make your own version of one of the most elegant pie crust tables in existence.     Pie Crust Table While the original upon which this adaptation is modeled is approximately 24" in diameter[...]

Appealing to the carver in many woodworkers, the pie crust table epitomizes the mastery of craftsmanship. In this week-long class, you'll make your own version of one of the most elegant pie crust tables in existence.     Pie Crust Table While the original upon which this adaptation is modeled is approximately 24" in diameter[...]

Appealing to the carver in many woodworkers, the pie crust table epitomizes the mastery of craftsmanship. In this week-long class, you'll make your own version of one of the most elegant pie crust tables in existence.     Pie Crust Table While the original upon which this adaptation is modeled is approximately 24" in diameter[...]

Do you have a pile of projects sitting in your shop that is complete except for the finish?  Or are you stuck in the rut of making pieces that deserve a great finish, but you revert to rubbing on a bit of oil and call it done because it feels safe and comfortable? It’s time[...]

Do you have a pile of projects sitting in your shop that is complete except for the finish?  Or are you stuck in the rut of making pieces that deserve a great finish, but you revert to rubbing on a bit of oil and call it done because it feels safe and comfortable? It’s time[...]

Do you have a pile of projects sitting in your shop that is complete except for the finish?  Or are you stuck in the rut of making pieces that deserve a great finish, but you revert to rubbing on a bit of oil and call it done because it feels safe and comfortable? It’s time[...]

Do you have a pile of projects sitting in your shop that is complete except for the finish?  Or are you stuck in the rut of making pieces that deserve a great finish, but you revert to rubbing on a bit of oil and call it done because it feels safe and comfortable? It’s time[...]

Do you have a pile of projects sitting in your shop that is complete except for the finish?  Or are you stuck in the rut of making pieces that deserve a great finish, but you revert to rubbing on a bit of oil and call it done because it feels safe and comfortable? It’s time[...]

Furniture from the Arts and Crafts period, like this Stickley Tile-top Tea Table, are both stylish and functional. Traditionally, furniture of this period was made in quarter-sawn oak, but this project would look great in just about any wood.     Stickley Tile-top Tea Table You’ll be copying a rare example of Stickley design. While the[...]

Furniture from the Arts and Crafts period, like this Stickley Tile-top Tea Table, are both stylish and functional. Traditionally, furniture of this period was made in quarter-sawn oak, but this project would look great in just about any wood.     Stickley Tile-top Tea Table You’ll be copying a rare example of Stickley design. While the[...]

Furniture from the Arts and Crafts period, like this Stickley Tile-top Tea Table, are both stylish and functional. Traditionally, furniture of this period was made in quarter-sawn oak, but this project would look great in just about any wood.     Stickley Tile-top Tea Table You’ll be copying a rare example of Stickley design. While the[...]

Furniture from the Arts and Crafts period, like this Stickley Tile-top Tea Table, are both stylish and functional. Traditionally, furniture of this period was made in quarter-sawn oak, but this project would look great in just about any wood.     Stickley Tile-top Tea Table You’ll be copying a rare example of Stickley design. While the[...]

Furniture from the Arts and Crafts period, like this Stickley Tile-top Tea Table, are both stylish and functional. Traditionally, furniture of this period was made in quarter-sawn oak, but this project would look great in just about any wood.     Stickley Tile-top Tea Table You’ll be copying a rare example of Stickley design. While the[...]

Make a 3D Cutting Board with Alex Snodgrass here in the Acanthus Workshop. Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, you can learn how to make a beautiful, mystifying end-grain cutting board. 3D Cutting Board with Alex Snodgrass This hands-on class begins by teaching you how to tune a bandsaw to make perfect cuts.[...]

Make a 3D Cutting Board with Alex Snodgrass here in the Acanthus Workshop. Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, you can learn how to make a beautiful, mystifying end-grain cutting board. 3D Cutting Board with Alex Snodgrass This hands-on class begins by teaching you how to tune a bandsaw to make perfect cuts.[...]