Author Archives: Chuck Bender

The rule is the joint

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Chuck Bender

Having Matt Bickford teaching here in my shop last week, and hosting a meeting for the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, got me to thinking a lot about making things with molding planes.

Posted in Connoisseurship, Techniques | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Mr. Hogarth comes to town.

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Chuck Bender

As I make the shift from primarily making pieces for people to mentoring woodworkers I find myself examining subjects from a whole new perspective. I’d like to take some time to talk to you today about a subject that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Connoisseurship, furniture design | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Pins rule?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Chuck Bender

Some time back Glen Huey, Senior Editor for Popular Woodworking Magazine, reviewed some current DVDs about dovetailing (mine included) in a few different blog posts. In these various posts, Glen made it clear he thought “pins rule”. I’m here to show … Continue reading →

Posted in Techniques | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

Keeping the dream alive

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Chuck Bender

There once was a dream called America. A land of opportunity where anyone could work hard and be successful. In these days of government regulation, selling off everything we own to foreign powers, a changing work ethic and a shift from making … Continue reading →

Posted in General information | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Patina: It’s just not for antiques anymore

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Chuck Bender

There are two types of people in this world: those that like their new furniture looking new now and forever and those who want that “settled” look.

Posted in Projects - step by step | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

The Bookstand: William & Mary Style 2

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Chuck Bender

This week’s entry should wrap up the additional construction photos on the William & Mary bookstand from the November Arts and Mysteries column in Popular Woodworking Magazine.

Posted in Projects - step by step | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

The bookstand: William & Mary style

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Chuck Bender

In the November 2011 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine I’ve written an article on making a William & Mary bookstand. The greatest thing about this bookstand, besides being a very cool early design, is that it is a simple project … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects - step by step | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Time to finish

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Chuck Bender

Earlier this week subscribers to Popular Woodworking Magazine were mailed their November 2010 issues (you may not have even received it yet). In the issue, you’ll find an article I wrote for the Arts and Mysteries column. The subject of … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects - step by step | Tagged , , , | 12 Comments

All things Woodworking in America

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Chuck Bender

Well, Popular Woodworking Magazine’s Woodworking in America Conference for 2010 has come and gone but what a long strange trip it’s been.

Posted in General information | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

More woodworking bucket list

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Chuck Bender

The whole reason for this series of posts to exists revolves around one single concept: no matter how accomplished you are, there’s always something you consider out of reach.

Posted in General information | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments