I’m Grant Burger, a woodworker based in the Bay Area, building everything from custom furniture to cabinetry to one-of-a-kind boatwork

My work blends traditional craftsmanship with practical design, whether it’s a custom dining table, millwork for a home, or a repair that keeps a boat on the water. Every project is built to last, with careful attention to detail.

I believe good woodworking is about more than just building—it’s about creating pieces that feel like they belong in your life. I approach every job with honesty, craftsmanship, and respect for both the material and the client.

When I’m not in the shop, you can usually find me out on the water with my boat ‘Carmelita,’ or sketching new design ideas for chairs, tables, or boats.

If you’ve got a project in mind, I’d love to hear from you.

Education

Certificate, Cabinet & Furniture Making
North Bennet Street School, Boston, MA

AST, Carpentry & Construction Technology
Triangle Tech, Pittsburgh, PA

Experience

Senior Builder, Knowlton Brothers Fine Furniture, Grover Beach, CA 2024-2025

Lead Builder-Custom Projects, Barnick Wood Design San Luis Obispo, CA 2023-2024

Owner, Grant Burger Woodworking Charlestown, MA 2017-2022

Woodworking Instructor, North Bennet Street School Boston, MA 2018-2022

Carpenter, Handverker Construction Pittsburgh, PA 2015

Fabrication Carpenter & Traveling Installer, Lilliput Play Homes, Pittsburgh, PA 2014-2015

Carpenter, C.G. Ulrich Construction & Fine Woodworking, Pittsburgh, PA 2013-2014

United States Marine Corps Bridgeport, CA 2006-2011

Courses Taught                              

  • “Fundamentals of Machine Woodworking,” North Bennet Street School

  • “Madison Park Vocational High School Summer Carpentry Program,” North Bennet Street School

  • “Carpentry,” First Semester, North Bennet Street School

  • “Intro to Bowl Turning,” North Bennet Street School

  • “Introduction to Framing,” North Bennet Street School

  • “Woodworking 101,” North Bennet Street School

  • Private Instruction, North Bennet Street School

  • Private Instruction, Pittsburgh, PA (2017 – 2018)

Achievements and Publications