Criminal Profile - Matt

Name - Matt

How long have you worked at Common Wood  

It’s complicated - 10 months over 2 years. 

2022-2023 6 months. 

2024 Hiatus. 

2025 4 months

What's your favourite type of timber to work with — and why?

Spotted Gum - I love the colouring

What is your favourite part of woodworking?

Apart from the moments of head scratching that end up with a victory seeing a customers face when they see the final product. 

Which project are you most proud of so far?

Massive blackout dining table that went to Albion Park

What’s the biggest stuff-up you’ve made on a job, and what did you learn from it?

Not learning the time I’ve made a mistake.. is my biggest stuff up and learning experience

What’s your favourite tool in the workshop?

Panel saw

If you could build anything, with no budget or time limits, what would it be?

I’d love to put a motor in something. A hide away TV or something along those lines

Favourite sporting team?

Manly Sea Eagles

What Music or Podcast do you listen to while you’re working? 

Mix of both but I’m usually running comedy podcasts

What advice would you give someone just starting out in woodworking?

It’s hard, enjoy it, you will make mistakes.

What do you enjoy most about being part of Common Wood?

Pete

*I swear to go he wrote ‘Pete’ as his answer. I am not blowing smoke.