Red Mountain Custom Designs

Hey friends — John here from Red Mountain Custom Designs 🇺🇸

I’ve shared photos of a few things I’ve made (pens, a bowl, fire starters, plaques), but I haven’t really told the story behind the work. I’d love to hear from you:

What brought you to this page?

What were you looking for when you got here?

Did you find it? If not, what’s missing?

What would you like to see me make next (patriotic décor, gifts, furniture accents)?

Would behind-the-scenes videos of the CNC/laser process be interesting to you?

Drop your thoughts in the comments (numbers are fine!), or DM me if you’ve got a custom idea in mind. Your feedback helps me build a tight, high-quality product line you’ll be proud to own or gift.
— John | Mesa, AZ | Handcrafted • Patriotic • Built to last

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I often watch YouTube videos to get ideas and to learn how others do what I want to do. I've tried making videos of my work, but I've discovered that I'm not very good at it. Maybe I should make a blooper reel. I don't care much for videos with nobody explaining the process. In 2011, when I first started making pens, my daughter made a video of the process. Here is a link to that video. There is no voiceover, which bothers me. Maybe next time.

John Wood Pen Turning Making a wooden pen on a lathe at Red Mountain Custom Designs