Category Archives: General information

Here you will find information about me, the shop, the school and anything else that interests me that doesn’t fit into one of the other categories.

Wood Talk Online contest

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Chuck Bender

If you’re a Wood Talk Online fan, then you probably already know about the contest. For the one or two of you who don’t know, here’s the info and the questions.

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A PC junkies guide to woodworking

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Chuck Bender

Cabinetmaker, furniture maker, woodworker, period furniture maker, what am I? There are a lot of terms in this business that all amount to the same thing but in this day and age you need to use the “proper” term.

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There’s sure is no business like show business

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Chuck Bender

Ok, ok I know it’s been a while again. Since the show in Novi, MI life has been more than a little hectic. Those who know me, and those who’ve talked to me, know that I have lots of things … Continue reading →

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There’s no business…

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Chuck Bender

If you read my earlier post about the WoodWorks Event at York, PA you already know that the show season has kicked into high gear for us. This past weekend was the WoodWorks Event in Novi, Michigan. And what a great … Continue reading →

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Of secret drawers and hidden compartments

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Chuck Bender

Well, the York WoodWorks show has come and gone for 2008. I had a great time at the show exhibiting and presenting a couple of classes. On Friday and Sunday I presented a class entitled “Secret Drawers, Hidden Compartments and … Continue reading →

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Our forum is back online!

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Chuck Bender

Just a quick note for those blog readers who think I’ve vanished again, I’m still here and I have TONS of blog posts to work on…just lacking the time to get them written the way I want. I did want … Continue reading →

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Monticello, Monticello, Monticello

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Chuck Bender

A few posts ago I mentioned a stop at Monticello. Today, I’d like to elaborate a bit. The trip was definitely worth the effort. Charlottesville is a nice little city dropped in the middle of some amazing countryside. It’s easy to … Continue reading →

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I know it’s not woodworking but…

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Chuck Bender

Ok, so I’ve already posted today. It’s my blog and I’d like to post something else. In fact, it has nothing to do with woodworking…kinda.

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And they gathered, one by one

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Chuck Bender

This past weekend, September 20th and 21st, we did something a little special. Since we had so many really great students this year through our school that made so many tremendous projects, we decided to hold a finishing class that … Continue reading →

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The Acanthus Workshop 2009 Schedule

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Chuck Bender

I’m happy to say that after weeks of juggling, curriculum writing and actually squeezing in some work…, the class schedule for 2009 is up on the website and registrations have begun. In fact, we have several classes which are nearly … Continue reading →

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