on a high note
J TRED WOODWORKING
A Veteran’s Love for His Country Turned Into a Family Business By Gianna Jirak
Photos courtesy J Tred Woodworking
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fter Joshua Tredinnick was injured by an IED in Afghanistan, he didn’t know what to do with his life. He loved being in the army and was dedicated to the welfare and defense of his beloved country, causing his medical retirement from the armed forces to be a very difficult one. He struggled to find an outlet, something that gave him as much satisfaction as defending his nation. Soon, he found something that helped that feeling of satisfaction return: woodworking, a hobby he’s held since he was a young boy. “I found that working with my hands and taking something from raw materials to a finished product gives me a sense of accomplishment and is truly the best form of therapy,” said Tredinnick. From that “therapy,” J Tred Woodworking was born: a family business that specializes in custom handmade farmhouse decor, wooden flags, and other handcrafted and uniquely made items.
The Family Business J Tred Woodworking was founded in August 2018 as a side hustle for Tredinnick, but that didn’t last long. Soon, the business became Tredinnick’s full-time job, and he enlisted his wife Erica and three boys to aid him in creating his company’s signature wooden flags and signs, as well as other uniquely crafted items.
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Joshua Tredinnick displaying one of his handcrafted, wooden American flags.
