Today we’re happy to share a custom-ordered Care Package Retirement Chest for a fellow service-member, a Naval Chief Electronics Technician. The chest measures 15” x 24”, stained in Early American, while the rails are painted black. The outside is personalized with the recipient’s title centered on the top, with his name directly underneath. In the… Continue reading Chief Petty Officer Care Package Chest
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US Air Force Defensor Fortis Security Forces Retirement Chest
Check out a recent custom ordered retirement chest made for an USAF Senior Master Chief. We personalized our Military Retirement Chest by adding a few unique pieces to it. But first, let’s talk about the chest. This Military chest is made from solid wood, we use premium select pine, as it contains less knots and… Continue reading US Air Force Defensor Fortis Security Forces Retirement Chest
Behind The Scenes – Adding Mounting Felt to the inside lid.
Here’s a behind the scenes pic of Raquel mounting the felt to the inside of the lid – between the two flag displays. Mounting felt is perfect for adding ribbons, badges, patches, pictures and more to the inside of the chest. Pictured above is the 26” Military Chest. The same process is used on our… Continue reading Behind The Scenes – Adding Mounting Felt to the inside lid.
Behind The Scenes – Sunday Sanding and Staining at WoodyThings, LLC
Here’s a behind the scenes look at our process. Pictured above is a 26” retirement chest sanded and stained on a bright warm Connecticut day. We definitely prefer sanding and staining outside when the weather permits. We love our little workshop, but being outside rocks 🙂