Name: Matthew Waldbillig
Gig: Woodworker

What do you love about working with wood?
"I love working with wood because of its accessibility both in its supply and adaptability as a material. You can find scraps discarded on the streets and you are only limited to your creativity for finding a use for them."

What are some recent projects you've done?
"Right now I'm working on resigning the office at F.S.C. Barber. It's really interesting to work within a design aesthetic that someone else has created."

Is there a specific project that you'd consider a favorite?
"I really enjoyed working on my solo show at RVCA Gallery on Haight Street. It was one of the first times that I was able to utilize the space with woodworking, sculpture, and installation."

What are the hardest aspects of working with wood?
"I have always feared dovetails, and being pinned into a certain aesthetic."

Any advice for those just starting out?
"Be safe with any tool you use. They can eat one of your hands if you treat it like a toy."