I know it’s not woodworking but…
Posted on September 28th, 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. [Read more →]
Oxbow: The return of the blog
Posted on September 28th, 2008 by Chuck Bender
Well, for those who got my little allusion, the oxbow chest blog is finally coming to a close. I’m out of things to make for it. And I’m out of pictures of meaningful processes to show you. I just need to wrap up a few loose ends.
And they gathered, one by one
Posted on September 25th, 2008 by Chuck Bender
The Acanthus Workshop 2009 Schedule
Posted on September 12th, 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 sold out already.
Oxbow part 8
Posted on August 7th, 2008 by Chuck Bender
It’s been a while so let’s recap what happened in the last segment. I shaped up the ogee feet and scribed them to the base molding that was already applied. I then glued them to the molding and proceeded with blocking the feet. 
Once all the feet and blocks have dried, it’s time to move on to the drawer fronts and the case top. That’s where we pick things up today.
Back in the saddle
Posted on August 6th, 2008 by Chuck Bender
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 there’s TONS for me to talk about here on the blog. So, tomorrow you can expect another oxbow installment.
Something new
Posted on July 12th, 2008 by Chuck Bender
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 interim, in addition to the highlighted products on the blog, I’ve added an entire storefront filled with woodworking tools, equipment, books and videos. It’s only in it’s infancy but there are tons of great tools and products I’m recommending. If you are looking to purchase something that isn’t in my store, and you’d like to ask my opinion about it, this is the place to post your inquiry. If there is a product that I like that can’t be added to the store, I’ll tell you where you can get it. If you get the chance, click on the link to Parings- A woodworker’s store and let me know what you think. If I’m missing something, or I’ve given you too many choices, let me know. These are all products that I use in the shop, or would use if I were to replace the things I’m using now. As time permits, I’ll be wading through the thousands of available products to find the best examples available to put in the store. Enjoy.
Oxbow chest part 7
Posted on June 26th, 2008 by Chuck Bender
In this installment I’m going to work primarily on the ogee feet but I had better remove those clamps I had on the base molding from the last segment.
With the clamps off the case, it really starts to look like I’m making some progress. I have milled and assembled my case. I have the drawer blades dovetailed into the case making sure my beaded front is addressed and I’ve made an attached my curved base molding. Cut out and shape some feet today. Once they’re glued on, I’m down to shaping drawer fronts, dovetailing drawers and finishing. Well, there’s a few other odds and ends that need to get tossed in there but at least it sounds like the end is in sight.
The top five books for those who take period furniture seriously
Posted on June 19th, 2008 by Chuck Bender
In my best David Letterman voice…
Father’s day
Posted on June 15th, 2008 by Chuck Bender
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.
