3"x12" heartpine (where possible due to weight). Hidden ledger and steel brackets where applicable. Finished rustic black, or sanded/unfinished.
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
Moonlight Forge is a small, one-man company, with over twelve years' smithing experience. Moonlight Forge specializes in Hand Forged, Hand Hewn & Hand Fabricated Accessories, Furniture, Architectural Accents and Hardware.
Each piece is tailored to click smartly into the unique spaces in which we work, live, and dwell. A true collaborating partner devoted fully to every individual, business, or team in need, Moonlight Forge is dedicated to bringing every aspect of smart design fluidly into existence.
Owned and operated solely by Ben R. Matthews, with the capable aid and assistance of his Daughter and Son, Esther and Asa, respectively, the timberframe wood shop and forge is located in rural Baltimore County, Northern Maryland.
JAdams
For A metal standBen was great to work with, I'm very happy with what he built for me and would look him up again in the future.
For years I've been using an old typewriter as a computer monitor stand. Recently I purchased a new TV (which can also serve double duty as a monitor) which was just a little too large/expensive to perch on the typewriter. Ben worked with me to take my rough idea through to a perfect solution to my problem.
Thanks Ben!
R Y
For R's Iron StandJoe Yau
For BracketsBen was wonderful to work with. He understood exactly what I wanted. He was very responsive and courteous in his emails. He did great work and my wife and I are very happy with the product.
Laurel Fioravanti
For Customized Coffee TablesThis was a great project from start to finish. I was nervous to start because 1. I've never "designed" furniture before and 2. This process occurred entirely via the Custom Made communication tools.
Ben was amazing. He made suggestions, communicated with lots of photos and made adjustments based on my feedback. I wanted a table that would stand up to day to day use, little kids and a giant puppy and not only did I get what I wanted, thanks to Ben, I got a beautiful piece of furniture.
The furniture was a great value and much much nicer than anything I could purchase from a large retailer.
Alana
For Coffee tableThis was our first Custom Made experience but certainly won't be our last - we could not be happier! Ben was AWESOME to work with and so instrumental in helping to shape our vision. He offered great suggestions and kept us in the loop with weekly updates and snapshots. Not only is the finished table beautifully made and exactly what we were looking for, but we feel like we've made a new friend in the process. Thanks, Ben!
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