ABOUT

We are a grandfather and grandson team .  Jeremiah is my 13-year-old grandson, born in Rogers, Arkansas, and home-schooled.  He lives 20 minutes away and loves woodworking. 

Several years ago, we made Bluebird Houses and sold them. Then we progressed into building rustic wooden American flags. It was Jeremiah's idea of creating and selling these handmade flags.  Jeremiah says he is the founder, and I am his employee.

We started in late 2018 when Jeremiah was ten years old.  It can't get any better than this.  I am a lucky Grandpa.  Our flags are very nice for the home and home decor.  They are quality wooden flags from a small company.

We love building our beautiful handmade wooden flags here in Bella Vista, Arkansas.  How lucky can you get working with a grandson?  

When my Grandson, Jeremiah, and I created our first flag for his Father, I knew we had something special. It turned out so fantastic; it was beautiful and well made.  They are built with pinewood, not plywood or pallet wood, and made here in the good old USA!  They take about 7 to 8 hours to create. We provide an estimated delivery date at order time.  We want you to have your flag in around two weeks or less.

Here is an overview of our build process: 

We selectively buy #2 pinewood, cut and rip 1" x 12" x 10' into flag stripes based on the size purchased, and then cut them precisely to their proper length.  We glue all knots with CA glue, so they do not fall out years later.  If necessary, we sand over the glued area to give it a smooth finish. Knots are not bad; they add to the rustic look that we want.

Then we burn the stripes on all sides.  After that, we determine which side looks the best.  All stripes have a different appearance, even the sides of the same board.  We want the prettiest on the front, and at the same time, the back of the flag has a finished look.  

We apply two coats of stain to the colored stripes except to the bottom.  Of course, we want the top and ends painted, so the flag looks finished, but why all the sides of the long sides?  Painting those edges gives it a finished look.  

Once the stain is dry, we glue the Union and stripes together using the best glue on the market, Titebond III Ultimate.  All the components remain in our wood presses for 24 hours.  Four braces are nailed and glued to the back for added strength.  

Next, we add a robust hanger system so it is ready to be hung.  We want you to place your flag on the wall without any added effort, plus we glue our thin aluminum plate to the back.  It gives the flag a professional look, and people will know who built this heirloom.

Lastly, we put several clear protective coatings on both sides of the flag and let it dry for approximately eight hours. 

All of these steps take time and are what makes A Beautiful Flag!