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Storage Rack Build for Sorting Boxes

Now that I have found my storage boxes of choice, an alternative to sortimo sorting boxes, I needed to build a rack to store them. I really like the rack… Source: Brian Benham

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How to Build a Dresser

I had the privilege of working with Matt Vanderlist over at Matt’s Basement Workshop on this project. I took his overall design drawings for a chest of drawers that he… Source: Brian Benham

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How to Plans at Matt’s Basement Workshop

For years I have watch the working podfather Matt Vanderlist, build things in his basement workshop. Many times as he is building a project some of his viewers ask him… Source: Brian Benham

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The Three Stooges of a Dangerous Shop

Over the last 20 years, I have worked in several different shops, from welding to woodworking. In each shop, I witnessed quite a few accidents, and in most cases, at least… Source: Brian Benham

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Walnut the Wood of 2015

Every year I see paint companies post their picks for the paint color of the year, in an attempt to set the trend for what is popular for those years’… Source: Brian Benham

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Nightmares From the Workshop

I feel like I should start this blog post out with; “It was a dark and stormy night”, but it wasn’t. It was actually a hot and humid night, which… Source: Brian Benham

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Don’t worry I`ll sharpen it

Today’s post might seem a little snarky or even a little bit sarcastic, so bear with me because that is the mood I am in today after receiving a rather… Source: Brian Benham

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Building a Walnut Vanity with Live Edge Backsplash and Inlays

If you would like to see more completion picture of this project or interested in ordering one please check out my custom furniture website “Walnut Vanity with Live Edge Backsplash and… Source: Brian...

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My Plan to take my woodworking to a high art level

Please join me on Patreon If woodworking is more than a hobby and you use your hands to make a living, you know there is a limit to how much… Source: Brian Benham

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Building a Walnut Pedestal with Backlit Onyx using LEDs

After installing the floating walnut vanity with live edge backsplash  the plumber came by and did his thing.  It was at this point that the client realized they didn’t like… Source: Brian Benham

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Making a 3D Puzzle Cube

? Download the Template to make your own The finish used in the video is Tried and True non toxic varnish and the Toggle Clamps Used Transcript So Christmas is upon us… Source: Brian Benham

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Building a Fireplace Surround and Mantel

After finishing up my last project, a custom staircase and handrail, the customer asked me back to design and build a fireplace mantel for them. Here are some of the… Source: Brian Benham

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Building a Mitered Modern Waterfall Bench

? Affiliate links; these helps support this blog allowing me to bring you more content in the future. FAVORITE TOOLS USED (affiliate links) • Domino 500 – http://amzn.to/2ktOH5K • Assorted… Source:...

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Building a Platform Bed With Floating Shelves Reading lights and a Sheepskin...

This was a fun build, the frame and shelves are made from walnut, The sheepskin is a synthetic material so no sheep were harmed, and cool Jetsons space looking reading… Source: Brian Benham

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Sculpting A Little Table With Wings

This has been one of my more interesting commissions. I wasn’t sure about the shape at first but it turned out to be a really fun build.   Some of… Source: Brian Benham

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Building a Bookcase with an Art Deco Pattern Carved into the Side

This build was for a client earlier this year. She had this pattern on some wallpaper and loved it so we incorporated the pattern into the bookshelf sides and carved… Source: Brian Benham

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Building A Scandinavian Modern Round Table

This dining table was made in a Scandinavian modern style for a client who moved to Colorado from Sweden. I hope it reminders her a little bit of home every time she sits down for a meal. It is made […]

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Building a Live Edge Slab Coffee Table

This build was inspired by one of my favorite furniture designers, George Nakashima. It is a live edge walnut slab that is joined to a walnut base using through tenons. The base is assembled using a...

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Building a Live Edge Clock

Several years ago a cherry tree came down during a windstorm in my friend’s yard.  So we hauled as much of it as we could over to my shop, I couldn’t turn down free wood.  I have been turning it into...

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Building a Walnut Pedestal with Backlit Onyx using LEDs

Building a Walnut Pedestal with Backlit Onyx using LEDsAfter installing the floating walnut vanity with live edge backsplash  the plumber came by and did his thing.  It was at this point that the...

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