Carpentry Collection creates custom handcrafted wooden pieces built with precision and care. From American flags and challenge coin displays to retirement gifts and specialty orders, every piece is designed to honor service, commemorate milestones, and last a lifetime.
Our faith guides how we approach our work—with gratitude for the opportunity to serve, a commitment to excellence, and genuine care for every client we work with.
We're a small business that thrives on referrals, and we're deeply grateful for every person who recommends us to others. Those recommendations don't just grow our business—they support our family, including our four sons who insist on being part of every build. You'll spot them on our social pages, eager hands ready to help with bullets, paint, and whatever comes next. We appreciate every referral, every recommendation, and every person who trusts us with their vision.
Gary Pence
Gary serves as a Uniformed Patrol Supervisor and K9 Response Team member with the York County Sheriff's Office. He's always been naturally handy, having built wall murals, tables, dog crates, desks and more over the years.
His woodworking took a new direction when he created an American flag with bullet casings to display his collection of challenge coins and patches. This practical solution quickly gained interest from fellow officers.
Now Gary creates custom wooden flags and specialty pieces for law enforcement officers throughout the Carolinas and beyond. His straightforward approach makes custom woodworking accessible: if you can think it, he can create it.
Kendra Pence
Gary's wife, Kendra, handles the design, website, and all things logistical so Gary can focus entirely on woodworking. You'll most likely be communicating with her as we finalize your design before production begins.
She also runs Olive & Stone, a graphic design business, where she does everything from website design to logos and branding for clients across the Carolinas. If you're in need of design services, she'd love to work with you.