For the fine NCOs of the Air Force who turn to the dark side and accept a commission, these boxes feature the stripes of your preference (Staff/Tech Sergeant in this configuration, others available) made out of walnut and ringing an oak leaf made of none other than red oak. Routed edges are painted black for extra contrast between the two wood colors and display. The display area is a hexagon fitted with blue suede and a triangle to fit a properly-folded 3x5' flag and an extra notch along the stem for a badge, patch or coin of extra prominence. Picture hanging wire comes attached to the back for easy hanging and felt pads to protect your walls.
Matthew White
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
Good Morning. My name is Matthew White and I've been a woodworker since 1998. I'm mostly self-taught and I've been adding to my skills ever since.
By day I'm in the Air Force and I found woodworking to be an excellent creative release. It's also given me the opportunity to give back to those who have served.
I've burned murals for conference centers, built shadow boxes for retired Chiefs, and had my work grace offices in Washington D.C. I've had my work presented to Colonels and Airmen completing basic training.
It has been an awesome experience to share and I'm always open to a new project or challenge.
J McComb
For Custom Badge ShadowboxWow, Matt truly has a gift! The finished product was exactly as envisioned and discussed, and the time and attention he devoted to every last detail was evident throughout the project. Aside from his expert craftsmanship, he went above and beyond to ensure he had all the details of the desired outcome and communicated exceptionally well as the project progressed, giving status updates along with photos of the work in progress. Five of five stars across the board - I would definitely work with Matt again! You will be glad you did too!
Angela Cooper
For Air Force Eod Shadow BoxI purchased an "Air Force EOD Technician's Retirement Shadow Box." The craftsmanship was superb! Matthew was amazing to work with and offered a speedy turn around time. I can't say enough about his professionalism and the quality of his work. If you're looking to craft a one of a kind piece Matthew is your guy!
Marlene Boyce
For EOD ShadowBoxI got my project in a timely manner and it is GREAT! Communication was amazing, the product was amazing, everything was amazing. Highly recommend!
Rick Floyd
For Retirement Shadow Box For Air Force Eod Technician (All Occupational Badges Available)Received exactly what I asked for and then some! I'd recommend Custom Made to anyone who is looking for quality at a decent rate.
Dan Grimmer
For Dan's ChessboardI was first a little apprehensive about having something made through this site. I was worried about the quality of work that i'd be getting and how much things would cost.
Matthew White really does do good work. He posted pictures through the different stages of the project which made me feel involved. I also showed me that he was actively working on the project to get it done in a timely manner. I was expecting good work….and got excellence instead! He personalized the piece and showed that he is both an artist as well as a carpenter. I would definitely go to him again for future projects!
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