by Chris Gochnour | Jul 21, 2018 | Woodworking
About 20 years ago I saw one of these three-legged stools at a client’s home. I was drawn to its simplicity, but at the same time the complexity of its joinery. I made up my mind right then that I would build one in the future. It wasn’t until about 12...
by Chris Gochnour | Jul 14, 2018 | Woodworking
I was honored to be featured, along with Jeff Cobabe and Michael Ensign, two phenomenal artists/craftsmen, in a documentary about designing, building, and finishing a piece of furniture. The Salt Lake City Chapter of The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art...
by Chris Gochnour | Jun 11, 2018 | Woodworking
I enjoyed once again being an instructor at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. This year I taught 14 students how to build a bow-front table using a blend of machine and hand tools. The MASW has great facilities, outstanding staff, and some of the friendliest...
by Chris Gochnour | May 20, 2018 | Woodworking
Marcus Reid apprenticed with me right out of high school. I consider him a great friend and now a mentor. He is an amazing artisan. Whether he building furniture, making string instruments or turning wood, he excels. As a teacher he sets lofty goals for the students,...
by Chris Gochnour | May 15, 2018 | Woodworking
The internships are progressing nicely. We worked on several group projects during the first week. Among them…an Enfield Shaker Cabinet, a Kumiko wall cabinet, and a bow-front sofa table. Here are a few shots of how the work is progressing: ...
by Chris Gochnour | May 13, 2018 | Woodworking
The Joiners Bench is pleased to offer summer internships to several students interested in enhancing their furniture-making skills. Students work on one or two of their own furniture projects, as well as several group projects, in a collaborative setting. Outstanding...
by Chris Gochnour | May 1, 2018 | Woodworking
In addition to the wood shop, the Joiners Bench includes a small home with lots of trees and plants. I love it in the spring when the flowers start to bloom and the trees take on their green leaves. I thought it would be fun to take a break from the woodworking and...
by Chris Gochnour | Apr 23, 2018 | Woodworking
It was my pleasure to be a presenter at Fine Woodworking Live 2018 this past weekend. I always enjoying seeing the FW staff, as well as the talented woodworkers from all around the country who come together for a weekend filled with hands-on presentations and...
by Chris Gochnour | Dec 21, 2015 | Woodworking
This week I was featured on Fine Woodworking’s Shop Talk Live. View the episode
by Chris Gochnour | Feb 16, 2014 | Woodworking
Sea Chest Workshop The past month has been super busy. In addition to my commissioned work and regular teaching responsibilities at Salt Lake Community College, I taught three workshops on how to build this eye-catching sea chest. Two of these...
