The Wood Soldier

The Wood Soldier Turning wood into art. Welcome to the Wood Soldier, a veteran owned small business specializing in handmade custom wooden items. I don't use any stains or dyes.

I've always had a passion for woodworking. So after a tour of duty in Vietnam for which I was awarded a Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters and a Bronze Star with "V" device I embarked on a 40 year career in residential & commercial carpentry. Retirement has given me the time to work on smaller creative and artistic pursuits. I believe in the natural beauty of wood. Continue to check my FB book to see what I am working on and I am always looking for suggestions.

Grand Champion Senior Division were the Christmas Bells
07/15/2026

Grand Champion Senior Division were the Christmas Bells

A big thank you is also going to the purchasers of this charcuterie board which is also a gift (hence having to them nam...
07/14/2026

A big thank you is also going to the purchasers of this charcuterie board which is also a gift (hence having to them nameless so as not to spoil the surprise).

Thank you to Karl & someone who will remain anonymous (until it’s given as a gift)for purchasing my cutting boards.
07/14/2026

Thank you to Karl & someone who will remain anonymous (until it’s given as a gift)for purchasing my cutting boards.

The high school my niece & nephew’s family attended & played basketball replaced the gym floor. My nephew was able to s...
06/05/2026

The high school my niece & nephew’s family attended & played basketball replaced the gym floor. My nephew was able to secure pieces of the floor and although the boys are now adults and play more golf than basketball, I was honored to be asked to to create memorabilia uniting past and present (the base of the clocks is the gym floor).

Been working on a new plaid end grain cutting board design, and this one is part of the learning curve - your reward. It...
03/25/2026

Been working on a new plaid end grain cutting board design, and this one is part of the learning curve - your reward.
It’s made from maple, oak, cherry and walnut. It is 13” X 20”. Still refining the design, but this one is fully functional and full of character.
I’m only asking for the cost of the wood and shipping if you’re out of the area for a local pick up. If anyone is interested and wants to give this one a good home, please message me b

Spent some time on the lathe making these French Rollong Pins. Really pleased with how they turned out. They’re very eas...
01/25/2026

Spent some time on the lathe making these French Rollong Pins. Really pleased with how they turned out. They’re very easy to care for. Just hand wash, dry immediately and oil occasionally. I use mineral oil. If you’re interested please message me for details.

12/27/2025

I was asked build a cell phone amplifier that would fit on a desk and allow the user to play music at a reasonable volume.

Wanted to do something with a natural edge and here it is! Can be used to hold nuts, candy or just as an accent piece.
12/08/2025

Wanted to do something with a natural edge and here it is! Can be used to hold nuts, candy or just as an accent piece.

First, I’d like to thank all of you who continued to visit my site while I recuperated. I plan to get back into my shop ...
12/04/2025

First, I’d like to thank all of you who continued to visit my site while I recuperated. I plan to get back into my shop on a regular basis again, but for now I started slow with Christmas ornaments.

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