How To Build A Flag Case

Creating a flag case or flag display case plans to honor a loved one’s service is a meaningful project that combines craftsmanship with reverence. This guide outlines the steps to build a memorial flag case ensuring you pay a fitting tribute to a fallen hero.

Tools and Materials

Tools

Materials

Walnut Wood
Hardboard
Tempered Glass
Brass Hinges
Screws
Tung Oil Finish
Clear Silicone
Window Glazing Retaining Clips

Steps On Building Flag Display Case Plans

Building a flag display case plan involves key steps like measuring and cutting the wood, assembling the pieces, sanding and finally applying the finish.

Caution

Always wear protective gear like gloves and eyewear when operating power tools. Follow tool-specific safety recommendations.

Start with walnut wood: First use a table saw to cut the walnut wood into stripes that are 3 inches wide. These stripes will form the sides of your memorial flag display case.

Create the triangle shape: Next you will need to cut the ends of these strips at angles to make a mitered triangle matching the shape of a flag folded into a triangle. You will need a special tool called a tenoning jig to make these cuts accurately.

Cutting strips for the frame: Now you need to rip more walnut wood into narrower strips. These should be 1.5 inches wide. These strips will be used to make a frame that holds the glass in front of the flag.

Making the frame fit: Cut and adjust these strips at angles (miter them) so they form a triangle shape mirroring the larger case shape.

Grooves for glass panel with the dado stack cut grooves (rabbets) on the inside edges of these strips for the glass to sit in. Then use a routing tool to carve a decorative profile on the inside edge for a more finished look. Finally glue all the pieces together to make the frame.

Tip

Accuracy in cutting and assembly ensures a snug fit for the flag and a professional look.

By following these basic steps you can build a durable memorial flag case plan. Remember accuracy in your measurements and cuts will ensure the flag fits properly. This project is not only about building a case but about creating a lasting tribute and so attention is detail is important.

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