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About

Since our start in 2018, we have built quality wooden American Flags.  Our quality and low overhead make our flags the best market value, bar none.

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Local TV Interview

TV Channel 40/29 interviewed us and did a great job with the video, plus they shared it with other ABC affiliates. This interview made us well-known across the country.


A Beautiful Flag - A Quality Wooden American Flag Business

We make the best wooden flags and have many military flags.

They are hand-made quality wooden flags with carved stars and emblems. Our five-star rating exemplifies the quality; see our many customer comments.  We go the extra mile in build process.

In November 2018, Jeremiah asked me to make a wooden Betsy Ross Flag for his Dad; this was the start of our business.   It grew from word of mouth through Facebook and along with our website.  We are making them as fast as possible; they take about eight hours to build, which does not count the paint and glue drying time.  We make them in my home in Bella Vista, Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas (NWA), near Walmart's home office in Bentonville.  


We handmake flags in two sizes.  Our Standard-sized flag is 3 feet wide and 19.5 inches tall, and our Small flag is 18.25" x 9.75".  They should be displayed inside or placed outside in a protected environment.   


Our flags have carved stars and emblems, not painted on the wood, with our quality craftsmanship.  Our business is truly 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 them as heirlooms.  See what our customers say about them.  We received so many testimonials and are very proud of them.

Jeremiah is removing any excess glue.  We only produce quality wooden flags.

Jeremiah is my partner.  We love making quality flags together.

Jeremiah Lowe is gluing flag stripes and the Union together.  We make the best quality flags.

Jeremiah

We are a grandfather-and-grandson team.  Jeremiah, born in Rogers, Arkansas, and is home-schooled in Bella Vista.  He lives 25 minutes away and loves woodworking, plus he is fun to work with.   


Several years ago, we made Bluebird houses and sold them.  Then, we progressed to building rustic wooden American flags.  It was Jeremiah's idea to create and sell our handmade flags.  Jeremiah insists that he is the founder, and that I work for him.  


We started in late 2018 when Jeremiah was ten years old.  We've made hundreds of flags since then, including donated flags.  It can't get any better than this; I am a lucky Grandpa.  Our flags enhance any home.  

The Best Quality Rustic Wooden Flags Available!

Don Lowe, the old guy in the photo.

I was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio; what a great place to be raised.  After graduating from High School, I went to Hanover College in southern Indiana overlooking the Ohio River and graduated in 1965 with a major in math and economics. 


My first job after graduating from Hanover College 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. 


Fifteen months later, I received a letter from President Johnson to report to the Army.  Because of my computer programming experience, I quickly enlisted to ensure that I would attend Signal Corps Officers Candidate School (OCS).  This branch gave me the best chance to continue with my computer skills.


I graduated from Signal Corps Officer Candidate School in July of 1967, and my assignment was with the Army's Adjutant General's Command in the Pentagon as a data processing officer.  I was in charge of a group of programmers redesigning the Army's computerized personnel system for all Army Divisions worldwide while switching from service to social security numbers, which was done ahead of schedule. 



After receiving my top security clearance, I was selected twice as the Pentagon Duty Officer for an evening from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am. Being chosen was an honor. 


On the desk, I had phones labeled Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Army, etc.  This was a big responsibility.  Most of my calls were from congressional staff regarding Vietnam casualties.  I received a call from Indiana Senator Bayh, and I will never forget how polite he was.  Around midnight, the procedure was to sleep on the Adjutant General’s couch.  He was the person who signed my commission paper, so this was very special.  A few months later, I was again selected for this role.  


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 department moved from Dayton, Ohio to San Diego.  I held numerous positions, including software development manager, and worked in customer support, assigned to major customer accounts:  Reuters in London, Southwestern Bell, Lowe's Home Improvement, and JCPenney. 


My last assignment was in sales support for large Teradata Database Systems, a division of NCR, which was later spun off as a separate company.  I moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, in 2005 and continued to work remotely until January 2006, when I retired. 

Jeremiah and Don Lowe are gluing a quality wooden flag.  We make the best wooden American flags.

Jeremiah is nailing braces on the back of the flag.  We love making them together.

Army photos at Fort Gordon, Georgia, in 1967

1967- My Tactical Officers at my graduation.

In July of 1967 received his Army commission as Second Lieutenant.

Six months of tough training and 40 pounds lighter.  We email each other almost every day and have a strong bond.  They were the best of the best.

Army Signal Corps Officers School Graduation

Proud day to be commisioned.

Quality Wall Art - You will love your beautiful wooden flag.

Don & Jeremiah Lowe are nailing & gluing back braces on a wooden flag. We make the best-built flags.

We are a two-person company handmaking outstanding wood flags, doing business the old-fashioned way.

Customer Satisfaction is our Number One Goal!

We are available by phone, too (479-616-6000).  If unavailable, leave a message, and we will call you back promptly.

If you don't see your desired flag, call us.  We make beautiful custom ones, too.  If you want one, email us a photo of your design, i.e., military patch, police badge, etc.

Our building process

Don Lowe holding a Marine Corps wooden flag with the EGA emblem, stars and EGA emblem carved.

We love building quality wooden flags.

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.  


We make flags with #2 pinewood, not plywood or pallet wood.  We tried #1 pine, but it is too perfect, doesn't burn as nicely, and costs more.  Making them in our home shop allows us to keep our prices lower than most.  We will never mass-produce flags; plus, that would take the joy out of it. 


Building a flag takes about eight hours and doesn't include paint or glue drying time; it's work time.  Once we receive an order, we thank the customer and provide an estimated delivery date.  We strive to have your flag ready in around two weeks or less.  Around holidays and Veterans Day, the delivery time is longer.  We rarely have time to build one without an order, and with over 90 designs in two flag sizes, this would be just a guessing game and create a large inventory.


Here is the actual 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 to their proper length.  We glue all knots with premium Starbond CA glue so they do not fall out years later.  We sand over the glued area to give it a smooth surface.  Knots add to the rustic look that we want.


We trim the stripes to the correct length and burn them on all sides.  After that, we determine which side looks the best, which stripe looks the best painted, and which will be used as white stripes.  All stripes have a different appearance, even from the same board.  We want the prettiest side on the flag front and, at the same time, the flag back to have a finished look.  If neither side looks good, we make it into braces for the back of the flag.


We apply two coats of stain to the colored stripes and paint the ends, adding depth to the stripes and giving 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.  We don't skimp on quality.  Four braces are both nailed on the back and for added strength.  All the components remain in our wood presses for 24 hours.  


Next, we attach a robust hanger system so it is ready to be hung.  Also, we glue our aluminum plaque to the back; it gives it a professional look, and people will know who built this heirloom flag, along with our website address.


Lastly, we put several clear protective coatings on the flag and let it dry for approximately eight hours.   All of these steps make A Beautiful Flag! 


Click here to read more about our process.  

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Down to the minute detail, we build the best flags, bar none!

Jeremiah is removing the excess glue, even the smallest amount.

Jeremiah burning flag stripes.

He does a great job burning stripes and building our beautiful wooden flags.  He loves working with his hands and learning new skills.  How lucky can a grandfather get?


People ask why you burn the backside of stripes; isn't that a waste of time?  Here are the reasons.

  1. Since all stripe surfaces burn differently, we can choose the best side for the front of the flag.
  2. When customers pick up their flag, they always check out the back.  We want them to see how well it is built.


Working with My Grandson, Jeremiah, is so much fun!

We love hand hand building our rustic wooden American flags!

 Jeremiah likes painting stripes! 

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Rustic Wooden Flag Construction

We build top-quality rustic wooden flags, plus we have many choices of military flags, and we love making custom flags based on a photo.  They come out beautifully and are 100% guaranteed.

Our Small Shop

We use an accurate Jet Table Saw.

We use our Jet table saw mainly to rip boards, creating flag stipes.

We use our Jet saw mainly to rip boards, creating flag stipes.  It is a beautiful saw.

Our Jet Dust Collection System gives us a cleaner and healthier work environment.

JET Dust Collector, 1.5HP with a 2-MICRON Canister Kit.  

Our Kreg tool and miter saw provides accurate flag stripe cuts.

 Our Kreg Precision Trak & Stop Kit.

Our Kreg Precision Trak & Stop Kit has helped us build quality flags.  

Dust collection from both the top and bottom of our table saw.

We are now catching sawdust from the saw's top.

We donated this Thin Blue Line Flag to the parents of the fallen Bella Vista Police Officer, Chris Cummins.

    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 and flags to the Bella Vista Fire Department and the Bella Vista Police Department.  To see more First Responders flags, click here.


    We share our success and plan to continue as our business grows. 


    MORE FLAG DONATATIONS

    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 donated two flags to the Bella Vista American Legion and one to the Washington County Veterans Service Office in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  We also gave flags to our Bella Vista Fire and Police Departments.  See more flags regarding First Responders. 


    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

    Bailey is our shop foreman.

    Our Shop Supervisor.  Bailey loves our beautiful handmade wooden flags and the treats provided.

    A BEAUTIFUL FLAG donated these wooden flags !

    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 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 perfectly carved into the Union and an attached plaque.  We believe in giving back.

    Bella Vista's Police Department

    We donated this Thin Blue Line Flag to Bella Vista's Police Chief, James Graves.  

    Bella Vista's Fire Department

    We donated this Thin Red Line Flag to Bella Vista 's Fire Chief, Steve Sims.

    American Legion - Bella Vista, Arkansas

    Beautiful rustic wooden 50 Star American Flag with carved stars and emblem at the American Legion

    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 in Fayetteville, Arkansas

    We donated this to Washington County Veterans Services office in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

    Don Lowe donated a beautiful traditional wooden American flag to the director, Ben Dykes.

    American Legion - Bella Vista

    Bella Vista receives a Traditional American wooden flag.

    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.

    Why are we successful?

    Quality Handmade American Wooden Flags crafted by a Veteran and Grandson!

    Why do customers buy our flags?


    • Love of the USA
    • Flag quality with carved stars and emblems
    • Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
    • We offer Custom flags.
    • Give a choice of picking up your flag or shipping.
    • Proud of their service
    • A way to honor a particular Veteran
    • Our flags create conversations.
    • Many want to buy from a Veteran.
    • We create a true family heirloom.
    • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) gifts
    • Personalized retirement gift
    • Customer-oriented, return calls promptly.
    • And many more ...

    We work with customers, giving them what they want and promptly. This was a retirement gift.

    USMC wooden flag with the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor carved itno the wood, along with the stars.

    The USMC Flag with the EGA (Eagle, Globe, and Anchor) emblem is one of our most popular military flags.

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    We take pride in building Quality handmade wooden flags.

    My partner and founder, Jeremiah, has grown aa lot in the last six years.

    Photo showing Jeremiah from 2018 when we started building wooden flags to Feb. 2023.

    Together we love to building beautiful wooden flags, .  I am the lucky Grandfather!  The Lab is not for sale.

    I am a member of these Veterans' organizations.

    Don Lowe is a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

    Veterans of Foreign Wars

    Life Member

    Don Lowe has been an American Legion Member for 30 plus years.

    American Legion

    Member >30 Years

    Don Lowe is Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans.  Don is the co-owner of A Beautiful Flag.

    Disabled American Veterans 

    Life Member


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