Our Short Story!
Our Rustic Wooden Flag Business - Vietnam Vet and Grandson
TV Channel 40/29 interviewed us; our wooden flags are handmade in the USA.
We live in Bella Vista, Arkansas, and are a two man team building heirloom flags, Veteran owned.
Don & Jeremiah Lowe
Vietnam Veteran and Grandson.
A Beautiful Flag - A Quality Wooden Flag Business
Jeremiah asked me to make a wooden Betsy Ross Flag for his Dad; this started our business.
Our business grew from word of mouth through Facebook and our website. We are making them as fast as possible, and they take about eight hours to build, and this time does not count paint and glue drying time. We make them in my home in Bella Vista, Arkansas, in Northwest Arkansas (NWA), near Walmart's home office in Bentonville (home of Walmart) and Rogers.
We handmake well-constructed quality flags in two sizes. Our medium-sized flags are 3 feet wide and 19.5 inches tall, and our small flags are 18.25" x 9.75". They are designed to be displayed inside but placed outside in a protected environment. Just watch them closely so they are not damaged.
Our flags are different because of the carved stars and emblems, not painted on the wood, and our quality craftsmanship. We quickly realized that people loved them so much that they wanted one of their own. This business has become a fun grandfather and grandson business. Click here to see all the flags we offer. We also make quality custom flags too.
Many customers consider our flags as heirlooms. See what customers say about our flags. We received so many testimonials that we had to create multiple testimonial pages. We are so proud of them.
Thanks for looking at our website!
Don and Jeremiah Lowe
77 Eddleston Drive
Bella Vista, Arkansas
479-616-6000 cell
P.S. We frequently receive comments on Facebook saying how much people love their flag. Sometimes it has been a year or so after they purchased it. We love these comments, and it shows our handmade flags are loved way after the sale.
My 13-year-old grandson is my partner, and we handmake these quality flags in Bella Vista, Arkansas.
Why buy from us?
Our quality flags prices are less expensive than most, why?
This is true even with skyrocketing lumber prices, we still maintain our low prices.
- We do not pay rent for our shop since it is in my home.
- We have no employees to pay. However, I do pay my Grandson well.
- We love making flags and are excited every time we finish one.
- We design and maintain our website, which keeps our costs low. I have been developing websites for over 20 years and stay current on Google’s latest requirements.
- I am Photoshop knowledgeable and have been using it for 16 years. This helps our website because Google wants photos to load fast.
- We earn a little extra spending money but are not trying to make a killing.
- The love of making beautiful wooden flags with my Grandson is the most important thing along with hearing what our customers think.
Jeremiah Lowe
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 lovely for the home and home decor, and they are quality wooden flags from a business.
The Finest Quality Rustic Wooden Flags Available!
Don Lowe
I was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio; what a great place to be raised. After graduating from High School, I went to a small college in southern Indiana, Hanover College. I graduated in 1965 with a major in math and economics.
My first job after graduating was with NCR in Dayton, Ohio. I started my computer career as a programmer, where I saw my first computer. Most kids today are touching them before they are one.
Sixteen months later, I joined the Army in 1966 after receiving a letter from President Johnson. Because of my computer programming experience, I quickly enlisted to ensure that I would attend Signal Corps Officers Candidate School (OCS).
After graduating from OCS, I was assigned to the Army's Adjutant General's Command at the Pentagon as a data processing officer. I was put in charge of redesigning the Army Division's computerized personnel system, used by the Army divisions. In 1967, there were few people with programming experience.
In implementing our new computer system, I took training teams to Germany, Vietnam, Hawaii, Okinawa, and several Army posts in the US. What an excellent assignment. I had some of the most rewarding years of my life and wouldn't trade it for anything.
After fulfilling my military assignment, I returned to NCR in Dayton. In 1972, my programming department moved to San Diego. I held numerous positions, including software development manager, and customer support, assigned to major Customer accounts: Reuters in London, Southwestern Bell, Lowe's Home Improvement, eBay, and JC Penney's.
My last assignment was sales support for large database systems, Teradata. I moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, in 2005 and continued to work remotely until January 2006, when I retired.
Jeremiah securing flag stripes with the Union. They are well made.
More about our Quality Wooden Flags
We love building our handmade wooden flags here in Bella Vista, Arkansas. How lucky can you get working with a grandson?
When Jeremiah and I created our first flag for his Father, I knew we had built something special. It turned out so fantastic; it was beautiful and well made. They are made with pinewood, not plywood or pallet wood, 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 premium Starbond 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 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 on all sides except the back. Painting the ends adds depth to the stripes and gives the flag 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 also 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!
Read more about of what we do in making a quality wooden flag.
OUR SMALL SHOP
Great accurate table saw
A cleaner work area with a good dust collection system.
A cleaner work area with a good dust collection system.
We use our Jet saw mainly to rip boards, creating flag stipes. It is a beautiful saw.
A cleaner work area with a good dust collection system.
A cleaner work area with a good dust collection system.
A cleaner work area with a good dust collection system.
JET Dust Collector, 1.5HP with a 2-MICRON Canister Kit.
Accurate Cuts
Dust collection from both the top and bottom of the table saw.
Dust collection from both the top and bottom of the table saw.
Our Kreg Precision Trak & Stop Kit helps us precisely cut our flag stipes to the correct length.
Dust collection from both the top and bottom of the table saw.
Dust collection from both the top and bottom of the table saw.
Dust collection from both the top and bottom of the table saw.
Now catching sawdust coming off of the top of the saw blade.
We make flags in two sizes, Medium (most popular) and Small
For over two years, we offered just one size flag, the Medium Flag. Due to our Customers' requests, we started making a smaller version. We are excited about this new smaller size. We also had a large flag size that we had to discontinue due to costs and manufacturing space.
Emblems are available in all sizes, plus we do Custom emblems for an additional fee on all sizes.
Photo of our three flag sizes
More about our giving back!
We have donated our flags to active military personnel and veterans: LTC Army Apache Battalion Commander, Navy Seal, Air Force Lieutenant, two Vietnam Veterans, and a Coast Guard Veteran.
We also donated two wooden flags to our local Bella Vista American Legion post, flags to the Bella Vista Fire Department, and the Bella Vista Police Department.
We share our success and plan to continue as our business continues to grow.
Resides in a Navy Seal's San Diego Home
We have donated wooden flags to active military personnel, including a Navy Seal, an Air Force Lieutenant, two Army Veterans, plus a Coast Guard Veteran.
We gave two flags to the Bella Vista American Legion, plus we donated one to the Washington County Veterans Service Office in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
We also gave flags to our Bella Vista Fire and Police Departments.
Our flags are built-in Bella Vista, Arkansas, near Bentonville and Rogers. We are in Northwest Arkansas (NWA), next door to the Home of Walmart and around the corner from Bella Vista's famous vacation rental, the Cedar Lodge Arkansas Resort.
If you don't see the flag you want, Contact Us.
PLEASE NOTE THESE BEAUTIFUL FLAGS ARE NOT MEANT TO BE DISPLAYED OUTSIDE IN THE ELEMENTS.
Thanks.
Don & Jeremiah Lowe
Our Shop Supervisor. Bailey loves our beautiful handmade wooden flags.
A BEAUTIFUL FLAG donated these wooden flags !
In Memory of Officer Kevin Apple, Pea Ridge Police Officer.
In Memory of Officer Kevin Apple, Pea Ridge Police Officer.
In Memory of Officer Kevin Apple, Pea Ridge Police Officer.
On 7/30, Ott Bell (on the left) purchased a Thin Blue Line flag from us and gave it to Police Chief Lynn Hahn for Kevin’s Mother. Kevin was killed on June 26, 2021.
At the same time, Jeremiah and I gave a duplicate flag to Chief Hahn for their Police Station. Both flags had Kevin’s badge carved into the flag along with an attached plaque. We believe in giving back.
Bella Vista's Police Department
In Memory of Officer Kevin Apple, Pea Ridge Police Officer.
In Memory of Officer Kevin Apple, Pea Ridge Police Officer.
We donated this Thin Blue Line Flag to Bella Vista's Police Chief, James Graves.
Bella Vista's Fire Department
In Memory of Officer Kevin Apple, Pea Ridge Police Officer.
American Legion - Bella Vista, Arkansas
We donated this Thin Red Line Flag to Bella Vista 's Fire Chief, Steve Sims.
American Legion - Bella Vista, Arkansas
Washington County Veterans Services office, Fayetteville
American Legion - Bella Vista, Arkansas
We donated our first rustic wooden flag to Bella Vista's American Legion Commander, Brad Kennell. This flag hangs in their entrance way.
Washington County Veterans Services office, Fayetteville
Washington County Veterans Services office, Fayetteville
Washington County Veterans Services office, Fayetteville
Don Lowe donated a beautiful 50 wooden flag to the director, Ben Dykes.
American Legion - Bella Vista
Washington County Veterans Services office, Fayetteville
Washington County Veterans Services office, Fayetteville
We donated a 2nd Rustic Wood Flag to Bella Vista's American Legion Commander, Dave Nieman. They plan on raffling this flag to raise money for their post.
Northwest Arkansas Newspaper Article - 8/13/19
Jeremiah holding a 50 Star American Flag he built.
Very nice article!
Don Lowe, Vietnam Army Veteran, holding a Marine Corps flag recently completed.
Assembling the flag components
Jeremiah doing what he likes the most, burning stripes.
Removing excess glue
I am a member of these Veterans' organizations.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Life Member
American Legion
Member 30 Years
Disabled American Veterans
Life Member
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