The Cedar Picket

10/25/2026

10/25/2026

SHOP UPDATE 🔥🪵

Another day, another step closer to getting this shop exactly where I want it!

Today was all about installing cabinet doors, getting more things put away, and finishing up the floor tiles. I also upgraded the lighting with the new hexagon lights, and let me tell you, they make a HUGE difference! 💡 The shop is bright now, which is going to make a big difference when it comes to seeing all those little details in the custom projects I’m working on.

Looking at these pictures and comparing them to where this shop started, it’s crazy seeing how far it’s come. There’s still plenty to do, but now we’re getting into the part where everything needs to have its place.

The goal now is to get everything organized and set up in a way that makes sense for my workflow. I want to be able to move from one machine to the next, keep things efficient, and spend less time searching for tools and more time making sawdust and creating custom pieces.

It’s been a lot of work getting everything moved, set up, and dialed in, but we’re getting there one day at a time. 💪

The shop is coming together, the lights are on, and we’re getting closer to making things happen! 🇺🇸🔥

More updates coming as this place continues to take shape! 👊

10/17/2026

Little more progress in the shop! 💪

Been spending time emptying boxes, hanging shelves, and finally getting things put away where they belong. Still got a ways to go, but it’s slowly coming together and starting to look like I can actually get some work done in here! 😂

Also been working on building my wife a chicken coop for her spoiled chickens. 🐔🤣 These chickens act like they’re staying at a 5-star hotel, so if that’s how these girls think, RENT IS DUE! 😂 🥚 🥚 🥚 🥚

Between getting the shop organized and building luxury accommodations for the chickens, there’s always something going on around here.

One step at a time and we’ll get there. Just wanted to share a little update from where we left off in the last pictures. Still plenty to do, but we’re making progress!

More to come soon! 👊🪵

10/11/2026

SHOP UPDATE 🔥🪵

Today was a big step forward in getting the new shop up and running! 💪

I got my two main machines in place and up and running — the 60W OMTech laser and my Onefinity Elite CNC. Seeing these machines finally coming together in the new space makes all the work that’s gone into getting this shop ready feel that much more worth it.

Progress didn’t move quite as fast as I wanted today with the crazy weather slowing things down, but that’s part of it. Some days you make huge strides, and other days you just keep pushing forward however you can.

Little by little, this shop is coming together, and I’m getting closer to being able to get back to doing what I love — building custom pieces, creating personalized gifts, and making those PCS gifts that mean so much to the people receiving them.

Still plenty left to do, but we’re getting there! Every day brings this shop one step closer to being fully operational and ready to start taking orders.

The goal hasn’t changed. Keep grinding, keep building, and get this thing up and running! 🔥🇺🇸

Stay tuned — more progress coming soon! 👊

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. 🪵🇺🇸