Benham Design Concepts
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Mission style blanket chest design I did for one of my interior design clients
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Mission style blanket chest design I did for one of my interior design clients
Inlaying a Bow Tie with Mallet and Chisel
Inlaying a Bow Tie with Mallet and Chisel
In an age of routers and precision machines, for this project, I decided to go back to the fundamentals. Today, I’m inlaying these decorative bow ties using nothing but a mallet and a set of chisels.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Inlaying a Bow Tie with Mallet and Chisel
From Embarrassing to Exotic: How I Salvaged My Zoom Backdrop with Mahogany Shelves
While I love the chance to connect with clients, share my screen, and build relationships, there was one persistent problem: my embarrassing backdrop. For months, I’ve been staring at a plain white wall punctuated…
While I love the chance to connect with clients, share my screen, and build relationships, there was one persistent problem: my embarrassing backdrop. For months, I’ve been staring at a plain white wall punctuated…
From Embarrassing to Exotic: How I Salvaged My Zoom Backdrop with Mahogany Shelves
While I love the chance to connect with clients, share my screen, and build relationships, there was one persistent problem: my embarrassing backdrop. For months, I’ve been staring at a plain white wall punctuated by holes and a leaning wire rack. I knew it was time for a change.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
From Embarrassing to Exotic: How I Salvaged My Zoom Backdrop with Mahogany Shelves
While I love the chance to connect with clients, share my screen, and build relationships, there was one persistent problem: my embarrassing backdrop. For months, I’ve been staring at a plain white wall punctuated…
While I love the chance to connect with clients, share my screen, and build relationships, there was one persistent problem: my embarrassing backdrop. For months, I’ve been staring at a plain white wall punctuated…
Crafting a Japanese-Inspired End Table
Building a Japanese-inspired end table. The entire process, from selecting the lumber to applying the final finish, is captured in the full course, which includes detailed video instructions and a complete set of plans.
Building a Japanese-inspired end table. The entire process, from selecting the lumber to applying the final finish, is captured in the full course, which includes detailed video instructions and a complete set of plans.
Crafting a Japanese-Inspired End Table
Building a Japanese-inspired end table. The entire process, from selecting the lumber to applying the final finish, is captured in the full course, which includes detailed video instructions and a complete set of plans.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Crafting a Japanese-Inspired End Table
Building a Japanese-inspired end table. The entire process, from selecting the lumber to applying the final finish, is captured in the full course, which includes detailed video instructions and a complete set of plans.
Building a Japanese-inspired end table. The entire process, from selecting the lumber to applying the final finish, is captured in the full course, which includes detailed video instructions and a complete set of plans.
My Steampunk Resurrection: Giving a 1950 Supro Guitar Amp a Second Life
I rescued a crumbling 1950 Supro guitar amp by building a custom steampunk case from walnut, paduak, and copper with a patina. It was great hearing its vintage tone roar back to life.
I rescued a crumbling 1950 Supro guitar amp by building a custom steampunk case from walnut, paduak, and copper with a patina. It was great hearing its vintage tone roar back to life.
My Steampunk Resurrection: Giving a 1950 Supro Guitar Amp a Second Life
I rescued a crumbling 1950 Supro guitar amp by building a custom steampunk case from walnut, paduak, and copper with a patina. It was great hearing its vintage tone roar back to life.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
My Steampunk Resurrection: Giving a 1950 Supro Guitar Amp a Second Life
I rescued a crumbling 1950 Supro guitar amp by building a custom steampunk case from walnut, paduak, and copper with a patina. It was great hearing its vintage tone roar back to life.
I rescued a crumbling 1950 Supro guitar amp by building a custom steampunk case from walnut, paduak, and copper with a patina. It was great hearing its vintage tone roar back to life.
Building a Custom Walnut and Mahogany Wine Display Case
This walnut and mahogany case is more than a display; it's a functional piece of art, built to protect and showcase a prized wine collection for generations to come.
This walnut and mahogany case is more than a display; it's a functional piece of art, built to protect and showcase a prized wine collection for generations to come.
Building a Custom Walnut and Mahogany Wine Display Case
This walnut and mahogany case is more than a display; it's a functional piece of art, built to protect and showcase a prized wine collection for generations to come.
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September 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Building a Custom Walnut and Mahogany Wine Display Case
This walnut and mahogany case is more than a display; it's a functional piece of art, built to protect and showcase a prized wine collection for generations to come.
This walnut and mahogany case is more than a display; it's a functional piece of art, built to protect and showcase a prized wine collection for generations to come.
Building a Live-Edge Table from Fire-Scarred Wood
Today's project is more than woodworking; it is an exercise in preservation and storytelling. My task is to build a live-edge trestle table in the mission style, from a slab of pine that carries the scars of our community's recent history.
Today's project is more than woodworking; it is an exercise in preservation and storytelling. My task is to build a live-edge trestle table in the mission style, from a slab of pine that carries the scars of our community's recent history.
Building a Live-Edge Table from Fire-Scarred Wood
Today's project is more than woodworking; it is an exercise in preservation and storytelling. My task is to build a live-edge trestle table in the mission style, from a slab of pine that carries the scars of our community's recent history.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Building a Live-Edge Table from Fire-Scarred Wood
Today's project is more than woodworking; it is an exercise in preservation and storytelling. My task is to build a live-edge trestle table in the mission style, from a slab of pine that carries the scars of our community's recent history.
Today's project is more than woodworking; it is an exercise in preservation and storytelling. My task is to build a live-edge trestle table in the mission style, from a slab of pine that carries the scars of our community's recent history.
Making a Wooden Ice Bucket
Today's project is to build a decorative wooden ice bucket for a bar cart I constructed earlier. This isn't a functional piece meant to hold water; it's a prop, designed solely to add visual interest and character to my home bar setup.
Today's project is to build a decorative wooden ice bucket for a bar cart I constructed earlier. This isn't a functional piece meant to hold water; it's a prop, designed solely to add visual interest and character to my home bar setup.
Making a Wooden Ice Bucket
Today's project is to build a decorative wooden ice bucket for a bar cart I constructed earlier. This isn't a functional piece meant to hold water; it's a prop, designed solely to add visual interest and character to my home bar setup.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Making a Wooden Ice Bucket
Today's project is to build a decorative wooden ice bucket for a bar cart I constructed earlier. This isn't a functional piece meant to hold water; it's a prop, designed solely to add visual interest and character to my home bar setup.
Today's project is to build a decorative wooden ice bucket for a bar cart I constructed earlier. This isn't a functional piece meant to hold water; it's a prop, designed solely to add visual interest and character to my home bar setup.
Building a Shadow Box Clock
My creation of a unique shadow box clock featuring a charred white oak frame, a beautiful cottonwood burl, and hand-patinated copper. This details the woodworking and metalworking process, from precise joinery to the ancient art of Shou Sugi Ban and metal patination.
My creation of a unique shadow box clock featuring a charred white oak frame, a beautiful cottonwood burl, and hand-patinated copper. This details the woodworking and metalworking process, from precise joinery to the ancient art of Shou Sugi Ban and metal patination.
Building a Shadow Box Clock
My creation of a unique shadow box clock featuring a charred white oak frame, a beautiful cottonwood burl, and hand-patinated copper. This details the woodworking and metalworking process, from precise joinery to the ancient art of Shou Sugi Ban and metal patination.
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August 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Building a Shadow Box Clock
My creation of a unique shadow box clock featuring a charred white oak frame, a beautiful cottonwood burl, and hand-patinated copper. This details the woodworking and metalworking process, from precise joinery to the ancient art of Shou Sugi Ban and metal patination.
My creation of a unique shadow box clock featuring a charred white oak frame, a beautiful cottonwood burl, and hand-patinated copper. This details the woodworking and metalworking process, from precise joinery to the ancient art of Shou Sugi Ban and metal patination.
Building a Miner’s Bar Cart
I’m not just building a piece of furniture; I’m crafting an experience. My mission is to create a mobile bar cart for miners, designed to bring a touch of class and proper hydration deep into the heart of a mine.
I’m not just building a piece of furniture; I’m crafting an experience. My mission is to create a mobile bar cart for miners, designed to bring a touch of class and proper hydration deep into the heart of a mine.
Building a Miner’s Bar Cart
I’m not just building a piece of furniture; I’m crafting an experience. My mission is to create a mobile bar cart for miners, designed to bring a touch of class and proper hydration deep into the heart of a mine.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Building a Miner’s Bar Cart
I’m not just building a piece of furniture; I’m crafting an experience. My mission is to create a mobile bar cart for miners, designed to bring a touch of class and proper hydration deep into the heart of a mine.
I’m not just building a piece of furniture; I’m crafting an experience. My mission is to create a mobile bar cart for miners, designed to bring a touch of class and proper hydration deep into the heart of a mine.
Building Custom Live-Edge Office Cabinets
A custom office cabinet build featuring a live-edge walnut slab with ebony bow ties, hand-inlaid patinaed copper door inlays, and hidden compartments for a seamless look.
A custom office cabinet build featuring a live-edge walnut slab with ebony bow ties, hand-inlaid patinaed copper door inlays, and hidden compartments for a seamless look.
Building Custom Live-Edge Office Cabinets
A custom office cabinet build featuring a live-edge walnut slab with ebony bow ties, hand-inlaid patinaed copper door inlays, and hidden compartments for a seamless look.
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August 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Building Custom Live-Edge Office Cabinets
A custom office cabinet build featuring a live-edge walnut slab with ebony bow ties, hand-inlaid patinaed copper door inlays, and hidden compartments for a seamless look.
A custom office cabinet build featuring a live-edge walnut slab with ebony bow ties, hand-inlaid patinaed copper door inlays, and hidden compartments for a seamless look.
Building a Shaker Bookshelf
Build a timeless Shaker bookshelf with expert guidance. This in-depth tutorial covers milling lumber, traditional glue-up methods, and professional finishing techniques for a flawless result.
Build a timeless Shaker bookshelf with expert guidance. This in-depth tutorial covers milling lumber, traditional glue-up methods, and professional finishing techniques for a flawless result.
Building a Shaker Bookshelf
Build a timeless Shaker bookshelf with expert guidance. This in-depth tutorial covers milling lumber, traditional glue-up methods, and professional finishing techniques for a flawless result.
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August 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Building a Shaker Bookshelf
Build a timeless Shaker bookshelf with expert guidance. This in-depth tutorial covers milling lumber, traditional glue-up methods, and professional finishing techniques for a flawless result.
Build a timeless Shaker bookshelf with expert guidance. This in-depth tutorial covers milling lumber, traditional glue-up methods, and professional finishing techniques for a flawless result.
Building a Train Collector’s Ultimate Display
I take you from the inspiration of a Colorado steam engine museum to my workshop, where I build a custom shelf to display a model train. Watch me use traditional joinery to create a functional piece of art that becomes part of the train's own story.
I take you from the inspiration of a Colorado steam engine museum to my workshop, where I build a custom shelf to display a model train. Watch me use traditional joinery to create a functional piece of art that becomes part of the train's own story.
Building a Train Collector’s Ultimate Display
I take you from the inspiration of a Colorado steam engine museum to my workshop, where I build a custom shelf to display a model train. Watch me use traditional joinery to create a functional piece of art that becomes part of the train's own story.
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August 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Building a Train Collector’s Ultimate Display
I take you from the inspiration of a Colorado steam engine museum to my workshop, where I build a custom shelf to display a model train. Watch me use traditional joinery to create a functional piece of art that becomes part of the train's own story.
I take you from the inspiration of a Colorado steam engine museum to my workshop, where I build a custom shelf to display a model train. Watch me use traditional joinery to create a functional piece of art that becomes part of the train's own story.
Suspending a Boeing 727 Jet Engine In a Coffee Table
Discover how I transformed an 800-pound jet engine compression chamber into a stunning glass-topped coffee table, from carefully extracting the massive component to crafting a custom wood-and-steel base that makes it appear to float.
Discover how I transformed an 800-pound jet engine compression chamber into a stunning glass-topped coffee table, from carefully extracting the massive component to crafting a custom wood-and-steel base that makes it appear to float.
Suspending a Boeing 727 Jet Engine In a Coffee Table
Discover how I transformed an 800-pound jet engine compression chamber into a stunning glass-topped coffee table, from carefully extracting the massive component to crafting a custom wood-and-steel base that makes it appear to float.
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August 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Suspending a Boeing 727 Jet Engine In a Coffee Table
Discover how I transformed an 800-pound jet engine compression chamber into a stunning glass-topped coffee table, from carefully extracting the massive component to crafting a custom wood-and-steel base that makes it appear to float.
Discover how I transformed an 800-pound jet engine compression chamber into a stunning glass-topped coffee table, from carefully extracting the massive component to crafting a custom wood-and-steel base that makes it appear to float.
Building a Nakashima-Inspired Live-Edge Walnut Table
Crafting a live-edge walnut table inspired by the legendary woodworker George Nakashima. The build combines traditional joinery techniques with modern tools, resulting in a piece that balances elegance and functionality. Here’s how I brought…
Crafting a live-edge walnut table inspired by the legendary woodworker George Nakashima. The build combines traditional joinery techniques with modern tools, resulting in a piece that balances elegance and functionality. Here’s how I brought…
Building a Nakashima-Inspired Live-Edge Walnut Table
Crafting a live-edge walnut table inspired by the legendary woodworker George Nakashima. The build combines traditional joinery techniques with modern tools, resulting in a piece that balances elegance and functionality. Here’s how I brought this table to life for my Denver Client.
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August 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Building a Nakashima-Inspired Live-Edge Walnut Table
Crafting a live-edge walnut table inspired by the legendary woodworker George Nakashima. The build combines traditional joinery techniques with modern tools, resulting in a piece that balances elegance and functionality. Here’s how I brought…
Crafting a live-edge walnut table inspired by the legendary woodworker George Nakashima. The build combines traditional joinery techniques with modern tools, resulting in a piece that balances elegance and functionality. Here’s how I brought…
Part three of building a custom door.
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Installing a Door Lock - Design and Fabrication
I have installed Door locks of all varieties over the years, from different setback to full mortise locks. In this episode, I show how to install a door lock and deadbolt set for my custom copper doo...
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August 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Part three of building a custom door.
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Stave Door Construction - Custom Door - Design and Fabrication
In this episode, I show how I built a custom door using stave construction. This type of frame construction makes for a strong, stable door that resists warping and is less susceptible to humidity swi...
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July 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Woodworking video on how I veneer a Door.
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Veneering a Panel for a Custom Door - Design and Fabrication
I show you how I veneered the center panel of the door with copper and walnut. I started by cutting the door's center core from 12-ply plywood. This ensures stability and resistance to expansion, cont...
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July 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Woodworking video on how I veneer a Door.
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A little SketchUp collaboration project. My daughter graduated high school and going into music education. My wife and I wanted to get her a gift.
I drew the design in SketchUp and the photo rendered it in VRay. Then gave my drawing to a friend who hand carved it in wax and cast it in silver.
I drew the design in SketchUp and the photo rendered it in VRay. Then gave my drawing to a friend who hand carved it in wax and cast it in silver.
June 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A little SketchUp collaboration project. My daughter graduated high school and going into music education. My wife and I wanted to get her a gift.
I drew the design in SketchUp and the photo rendered it in VRay. Then gave my drawing to a friend who hand carved it in wax and cast it in silver.
I drew the design in SketchUp and the photo rendered it in VRay. Then gave my drawing to a friend who hand carved it in wax and cast it in silver.
June 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Second root glued on the Root over a rock bonsai tree table. #custom #furniture #interior #design #woodworking
June 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Second root glued on the Root over a rock bonsai tree table. #custom #furniture #interior #design #woodworking
June 9, 2025 at 4:53 AM
June 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM