Matt Berger Archives - Page 28 of 34

I recently purchased a panel raiser made by J. Jannsen.  I cannot locate anything on this maker (my latest edition of Pollaks' American Wooden Planes book is 1988).  Can you…

Where can i get the plan for this jig? Making Fixed-Louver Shutters by Barb Kamm Key West, FL View Image

What bits do I use and how do I cut curved moldings for a Queen Anne project with a router ?

Hello Matt: I like to use quartersawn hondorous mahogany for drawer sides and backs because of it's stability and it gives a nice contrast to dark fronts.  It is getting…

I checked with manufacturer of my roll of PB veneer about whether its necessary to apply a sheet of backing to the opposite side of the panel to which it…

Hi Matt <!----><!----> <!----> I’m very green to woodworking but have found Tauntons website great for understanding the woodworking process. <!---->  <!----> This is a basis question that was been bugging…

  Matt, I would like to make a pair of french doors for my wife for our dining room. The opening is 48" X 80" (finished). I have some old…

Does anyone try to use thin veneer(1/40 in) for marquetery? and if they do, what is the technique and what is the angle for the saw blade? It seems that…

Greetings Matt, Have started making a drafting table; basically 4 legs connected by stretchers low down on the ends and aprons around the top.   Legs are 2 and a quarter…

Hi Matt, I saw a picture of C. Gouchnour's chest in your profile and admired your work.  I am currently completing two of these as keepsake chests for my daughters.  I was wondering…