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The Wood Den is a Chainsaw Carving shop in the Festus/ Crystal City Missouri area of Missouri (south of St. Louis). As with many companies, it has a family history as part of its past. Jim Meyer of St. Louis, MO was looking for a part time business to supplement income and as an outlet for his interest in woodworking. He and his wife, Jean, began their business in South St. Louis in 1976 on Gravois. The business took orders for furniture and kids toys made out of wood. The business thrived for 3 years and then closed. In 2001, Jim's son, Ryan Meyer, had woodcarving interest and talent along with the urge to start a business of his own. The business named The Wood Den was resurected in Ste. Genevieve for one year in 2002 and then moved to Crystal City, MO where it currently resides as a chainsaw carving and woodworking business.