Richard Matthew

Richard Matthew

I am a passionate woodworker with hands-on experience, dedicated to sharing valuable woodworking tips and insights to inspire and assist fellow craft enthusiasts.

The Truth About Solid Oak Flooring

Solid Oak Flooring

Some home upgrades look good for a few years. Solid oak flooring looks good for a lifetime. We love real oak underfoot, and there’s something special about it. It is warm, strong and permanent. And unlike trendy styles of flooring that emerge…

Why Birdseye Maple Wood Is So Rare and Stunning

Why Birdseye Maple Wood Is So Rare and Stunning

Birdseye maple is one of the world’s most distinctive woods. The first time you see it, it catches your eye. Its a tiny eye shaped dots over a pale creamy background. As light shifts, the wood appears to shimmer. Birdseye maple has been cherished…

Koa Wood Explained: What Makes It So Special

Myrtlewood

Hawaiian Koa wood is not your average hard wood. When you touch it, you’re touching Hawaiian history, culture and nature simultaneously. Warriors have crossed oceans on this wood, musical traditions were formed from it, and been a symbol of strength through the…