by Chris Gochnour | Feb 25, 2013 | Woodworking
Several years ago I saw a classic shop stool at a friend’s home. I liked the simple, yet elegant style and knew that the stool would be a nice addition to my workshop. I also relished the chance to make it by hand because of the challenging joinery. After making...
by Chris Gochnour | Feb 20, 2013 | Woodworking
The 2013 Joiners Bench workshops are now posted. Back by popular demand is the Heirloom Tool Chest Workshop. I will also once again teach one-day workshops on dovetailing and tuning and using hand planes, spokeshaves and shapers. New this season are workshops...
by Chris Gochnour | Aug 12, 2012 | Woodworking
This weekend I hosted a workshop at my studio in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was my fourth of the summer, and I have one more scheduled and two more that I will be adding — a second tool chest class (I had to turn a few folks a way) and a long board/skateboard...
by Chris Gochnour | Aug 11, 2010 | Woodworking
I apologize that I have been unable to do any blogging this summer. I spent good portion of the summer working on commissioned pieces, working on our house and traveling. The Uintas, Jackson Hole and a trip to Florida were all in the offing. It’s been a great...
by Chris Gochnour | Jun 26, 2010 | Woodworking
I spent a good portion of the last two years building a new studio for my business The Joiners Bench. Like a lot of business projects, it was a labor of love and took far longer than I thought workable or even possible. In the end, I created a wonderful workspace....
by Chris Gochnour | Mar 21, 2010 | Woodworking
Welcome to my new website. I’ve been doing traditional woodworking for 25 years and am excited to share some of what I’ve learned. This technology stuff is new to me and so be patient. It will take me some time. But I’m confident some good things...
