Benjamin Matthews

Benjamin Matthews

Moonlight Forge

Parkton, MD
Member since: 2013
5.0
10 Maker Reviews
  • Long-time member

    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    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.

What people are saying

5.0
(10)
  • Jeremy PiperJP

    Jeremy Piper

    For Small display trays
    5.0

    From start to finish this project was a breeze… I sent Ben a few drawings of what I was looking for, he addressed a few necessary design changes and quickly delivered a beautiful product. It was extremely affordable, especially for the care and work we can see it the piece--Ben brought my drawings to life! His pieces are part of my traveling display and we have already been getting compliments.

  • Bradford B

    Bradford

    For Industrial/Rustic Wine Rack
    5.0

    Ben was excellent to work with. He was very good at keeping me informed of my project's status, verifying details, and the craftsmanship is excellent. He is also just a very nice guy, and I would highly recommend using him for any project.

  • J

    JAdams

    For A metal stand
    5.0

    Ben 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!

  • M

    Matt

    For Laptop Stand
    5.0

    Moonlight Forge was fantastic. Communication, ideas, finished product… all A's in my book. Cost was reasonable and Ben was very knowledgeable. The stand I had designed was built exactly to my specifications. Ben even offered some great ideas to improve the project along the way. Can't be happier!

  • LJ

    Lynne Jones

    For Fireplace Shovel
    5.0

    I've been burning wood for several decades to heat my home and have tried many woodstove ash shovels before now, all with too short handles. When I asked Ben to create a shovel for me, long enough to reach the back of my large woodstove, I had no idea that he was going to make the most perfect tool I've ever had for this purpose. His workmanship is good and solid and he understood what I wanted simply by giving him a quick idea. Also, he has a good eye for decorative work for his metal pieces. This shovel will last a lifetime so it was a bargain to me.

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