The Cedar Picket

10/10/2026

Finally got the whole shop moved over to the new space! 💪 Maverick even helped me pick out the French cleat wall, so he’s already putting his stamp on the new shop. 😂

Tomorrow it’s time to kick things into overdrive and really start making progress getting everything set up and organized. I’m ready to get back to building and creating!

Meanwhile, Melissa and I have been grinding away at the old house, getting everything ready in hopes of renting it out. We’re getting closer, now we just need to find some renters! One step at a time, getting things done. 🔨🏡

10/10/2026

🔥🪵 THIS MORNING’S PROGRESS!! 🪵🔥

Another morning, another step closer to getting this shop where I want it! 💪 The floor is coming together, the workspace is taking shape, and that assembly table is looking right at home!

It’s a good feeling seeing things come together piece by piece. Still a few things to work out, but we’re making progress, and that’s what matters! 🔥

SLOWLY BUT SURELY, THIS SHOP IS COMING TO LIFE!! 👀🪚

Stay tuned, y’all… more to come!! 🤘🇺🇸

Now time for some coffee ☕️

10/09/2026

🇺🇸🪵🔥 SLOWLY BUT SURELY… THIS SHOP IS COMING TO LIFE!! 🔥🪵🇺🇸

A little progress at a time, a lot of hard work, and making the most of the time I have available! 💪

Being active duty Army means my time isn’t always my own, but when I get the opportunity, I’m out here working on bringing this shop together! Building out the workbenches, getting the cabinets and tool storage in place, and figuring out where everything needs to go. It’s all starting to come together, and I couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead!

For those who have been following along, you know this is about more than just setting up a shop. I make custom woodworking pieces, especially PCS gifts for service members, and I love being able to create something personal that people can take with them as they move on to their next chapter. 🇺🇸

EVERY PIECE OF THIS SHOP IS ANOTHER STEP CLOSER TO MAKING THAT HAPPEN ON A BIGGER SCALE! 🪚🔥

I’ve still got work to do, but progress is progress, and I’m taking advantage of every bit of time I can get. Before long, this shop will be up and running, the sawdust will be flying, and I’ll be putting more ideas into wood and creating custom pieces made to last!

To everyone who has been watching, supporting, encouraging me, and following this journey — THANK YOU! It means more than you know.

WE’RE GETTING THERE, FOLKS… AND I’M JUST GETTING STARTED!! 👀🔥

Stay tuned, because there’s a whole lot more to come!!

🇺🇸🪵 BUILT WITH PURPOSE. MADE BY HAND. AND COMING TOGETHER ONE STEP AT A TIME. 🪵🇺🇸

10/09/2026

09/29/2026

Good stuff coming soon

09/07/2026

Fresh off the printer straight out of the shop this beautiful plaque was created and delivered

09/07/2026

Plaque for a NCO that was requested 11“ x 15“ and 1.25 inches thick wide oak. The design was edited and created based off of the information that I had and then UV printed with a nice brass plate and some clear finish at the end

09/07/2026

✨ Behind the Craft: Bringing a Vision to Life

✨Our latest custom display piece turned out absolutely spectacular! Crafted from 1.25-inch thick premium white oak (measuring 15" x 11"), this project blend advanced technology with traditional hand-detailing.The custom design was meticulously created, edited, and UV printed directly onto the wood. To give it a truly unique, rustic character, I used hand chisels, files, a torch, sandpaper, with a hint of airbrushing and cutting tools to custom-gouge the edges. A sleek laser-etched plate serves as the perfect finishing touch to make the whole piece pop!

I am incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to create meaningful work like this. I can't wait to see photos of it being presented!

Standard lead times apply for custom orders. Drop a comment or send a message to start designing your own custom piece! 🛠️🪵