http://mattjoppich.com/wp Matt Joppich Furniture Discussion about handmade fine custom wood furniture, tools, machinery, wooden slabs, rare woods, furniture crafted with thought. Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:45:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The cherry bathroom cabinetry I have been working on recently is nearing completion. I chose natural cherry with some wonderful character and knots for this bathroom. This lively wood really compliments the Lindal cedar home that is situated at the edge of Lake Michigan, a true northern Michigan ... http://mattjoppich.com/wp/?p=24 This beautiful rosewood and cherry pencil box was recently completed and is available for purchase.  The pencil box has a rosewood lid that holds four pens or pencils.  The lid slides back and forth to reveal compartments for storing more pens and pencils, and divided compartments for small items.  Cherry ... http://mattjoppich.com/wp/?p=22 [gallery]This desk was custom built for a client and made from solid cherry and inlaid with ebony. This desk was built to fit a particular place in the home.  The client exclusively uses a notebook computer and wanted to put it out of the way when not in use. The ... http://mattjoppich.com/wp/?p=17 [gallery]These are some beautiful walnut slabs that could be made into a special piece of furniture for you.  We are currently working on flattening and finishing them.  The color is beautiful with some really nice crotch figure and unique shapes. http://mattjoppich.com/wp/?p=10 In an effort to reduce waste and beautify the home I make wooden cutting and serving boards from wood left over from making my furniture.  I first started making these cutting boards in 1997.  Originally these were given to family and friends for weddings and special holidays.  As my furniture business grew ... http://mattjoppich.com/wp/?p=9 Board Butter™ is designed for wood cutting boards, wood serving boards and wood kitchen tools. Board Butter™ is a blend of natural beeswax and mineral oil specially formulated to protect, beautify and maintain the luster of fine wooden kitchen utensils and wooden boards.  You can visit www.board-butter.com for more information. http://mattjoppich.com/wp/?p=8 Hello and welcome to my new furniture discussion site.  This is where you will find interesting information about wood, tools, furniture care and updates on current projects as well as some fun links to my favorite websites  You will also find class schedules and descriptions.  Thanks for looking and keep visiting ... http://mattjoppich.com/wp/?p=7