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Back in the saddle
Ok, I know I’ve been slacking where the blog is concerned. Well, not really. Between teaching classes and trying to actually keep up with orders for furniture I haven’t gotten much sleep this last month or so. Fortunately, that means … Continue reading
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Something new
I know it’s been a little while since I posted anything. Life here in the shop has been rather hectic between teaching classes and working on commissions. Things should be back on track with the blog this week. In the … Continue reading
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The top five books for those who take period furniture seriously
In my best David Letterman voice…
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Tagged books, period furniture, reference material, scholarship
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Father’s day
Well, here we are, another Father’s Day. I know you’re expecting another post on the oxbow series or the next step in the connoisseurship but that’s not where my head is today.
Having access to original pieces
Some time back Adam Cherubini blogged about his experience “behind the ropes”. I think what he was trying to get at is how different pieces sometimes look in person than they do in a book or magazine. From the comments … Continue reading
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Tagged connoiseurship, education, period furniture, reproductions
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Upcoming appearance
Alas, daddy_O may be correct (eh, or not) that the time is soon coming where the only way you’ll be able to speak to me is through my manager. Today is not that day, however. I know, the title of this … Continue reading
I’ve been checking out this blog
Ok, I know it isn’t Sunday (I said my postings would likely come Sunday and Thursday mornings) but The Rookster stopped by my blog the other day. I read his comment here and then checked out his blog where I … Continue reading
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Charles Bender on the web
This post is to give you a few links to places on the web where there is commentary on my work. I’ll add more as people let me know where to find them.
Hello and welcome to my blog!
Welcome to my woodworking blog. I’m extremely new to this blog thing so please bear with me as I begin to develop the site. Hopefully, you’ll be able to find useful information and some entertaining stories about my woodworking adventures … Continue reading
