Cardinal Woodworking

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Cardinal Woodworking

Handcrafted custom furniture from locally sourced barns/farmhouses/industrial buildings. Please contact us with any questions or if you're interested!

Established in 2016, Cardinal woodworking is a small shop that makes furniture/decor using newer and reclaimed wood. From design to completion, you are kept up with the process of your custom piece.

06/06/2026

Not all retirement and recognition flags are built the same.

At Cardinal Woodworking, we offer a variety of styles to fit every department, station, and honoree:

🇺🇸 Shadowbox Flags – perfect for badges, patches, challenge coins, and career memorabilia.

🔥 Stand-Off Logo Flags – giving department logos a bold 3D look that stands out from across the room.

🪵 Carved Logo Flags – precision CNC carved for incredible detail and a timeless handcrafted appearance.

We proudly create custom pieces for firefighters, police officers, EMS, dispatchers, military veterans, and first responders of all kinds.

Every flag is handcrafted right here in Ohio and built to honor a career, a legacy, and a story worth remembering

05/28/2026

🔥 Cutting Board Reduction Sale 🔥

Now’s the perfect time to grab a handcrafted cutting board at a reduced price!! From plain hardwoods to custom engraved designs, each board is built with quality, character, and craftsmanship that lasts for years.

Whether you’re upgrading your kitchen, looking for a unique gift -weddings, anniversaries, new house purchase. We’ve got some great deals available while inventory lasts.

✔️ Handcrafted
✔️ Customizable
✔️ Made from quality hardwoods
✔️ Built with attention to detail

Message us today to claim yours before they’re gone! Maple boards are going for $30 each and walnut is going for $20

Measurements and species are listed with each photo

05/25/2026

Today, we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Memorial Day is more than a holiday — it’s a time to honor the heroes who gave everything so we could enjoy the freedoms we often take for granted.

As we work with reclaimed wood, we’re reminded that every piece carries a story. Much like the wood we restore and preserve, the legacy of our fallen heroes continues to live on through the memories, traditions, and freedoms they left behind.

Today we pause to reflect, remember, and honor those who never made it home.

Never forgotten. 🇺🇸

LCpl David R Baker
LCpl Austin Schwenk

05/21/2026

Today Assistant Chief Higginbotham gifted this custom retirement shadowbox flag to Chief Mike Lasky as he closes out an incredible career with the Parma Fire Department

Pieces like this are more than just wood and patches — they tell the story of a career built on leadership, sacrifice, and dedication to the fire service. From the custom carved flag to the badges, helmet shields, and department details (challenge coins and ISO class patch), every part of this shadowbox was handcrafted to represent the legacy Chief Lasky leaves behind.

It’s always humbling being trusted to create something that will forever honor someone’s career and service. Thank you, Chief Lasky, for your years of commitment to your department and community. Congratulations on your retirement and this next chapter ahead.

Wood from flag salvaged from:
Moyer House - Chardon, Ohio Circa 1901
Repp House - Medina, Ohio Circa 1840
County Extension Office - Painesville, Ohio Circa 1918

05/18/2026

Every piece of reclaimed wood carries a story long before it ever reaches our shop. The weathered grain, nail holes, saw marks, and worn edges are reminders of the homes, barns, schools, and buildings that once stood strong for generations.

That history is what makes reclaimed wood so special to work with. It’s more than just material — it’s preserving a piece of the past and giving it new purpose.

What makes it even more meaningful is when that wood becomes part of honoring someone’s story too. Whether it’s a retirement, years of service, sacrifice, or dedication, the reclaimed wood becomes a symbol of the life and legacy of the person it was crafted for. Their story and the wood’s history become intertwined into one lasting piece.

Rooted in the past, handcrafted for today.

05/16/2026

Spent some time over at John’s WoodArt Custom Signs shop today watching this custom retirement shadowbox flag come to life. There’s something special about seeing the CNC carve each detail with precision before the final sanding, assembly, and finishing touches begin.

Every cut, pocket, and detail is carefully programmed and carved to create a one-of-a-kind tribute worthy of the years of dedication behind it. Technology helps with the precision, but the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and reclaimed wood story are what truly make these pieces stand out.

Rooted in the past, handcrafted for today.

05/14/2026

This custom white oak shadowbox carries more than just craftsmanship — it carries history. Built from reclaimed white oak salvaged from the former Fairport Harbor Library, originally constructed in 1937, this piece preserves a small part of the community’s story while honoring his dedication and legacy.

Every mark, grain, and character line in the wood reflects decades of history, now renewed with purpose into a one-of-a-kind tribute that will last for generations. It’s an honor to create pieces that not only recognize someone’s service, but also continue the story of the wood itself.

05/12/2026

Yesterday marked two years since Officer Jacob Derbin’s End of Watch. His courage, sacrifice, and dedication to serving his community will never be forgotten. We honor his legacy and remember the impact he made on so many lives. Gone, but never forgotten. 🇺🇸🖤💙

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05/02/2026

Not all retirements are the same… so why should the gift be?

At Cardinal Woodworking, we create one-of-a-kind retirement flags, shadowboxes, and plaques that go far beyond something off the shelf. Every piece is handcrafted with purpose, built from reclaimed wood that carries its own history—just like the person it’s meant to honor.

From the grain to the finish, every detail matters. The character marks, nail holes, and aged textures aren’t flaws—they’re stories. And we take that same level of care to ensure each piece reflects the dedication, sacrifice, and legacy behind the years of service.

This isn’t just a gift… it’s a tribute.

If you’ve got a retirement coming up, let’s create something that truly means something.

Rooted in the past, handcrafted for today.

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Mentor, OH
44060

Website

http://www.cardinalwoodworking.com/

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