Anyone got a flag case plan handy. My 90 year old grandfather just got a flag for his birthday that flew over the US capital. I want to build him a case for it. I have a plan from Wood Magazine Oct 2002. It will work but it seems like there could be an easier way to produce a high quality case. Post pictures of the ones you have made if you have them.
Thanks,
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Dear Allen,
I know that a traditional flag case is a small, triangular unit, but if I had the room, I would frame if like a picture.
Best,
John
Don't think he has the room for that. It would be nice though wouldn't it. I also just found out it is a 3x5 instead of the larger 5x9 1/2. Not sure about the size of that one folded.
Thanks,
You can find the plans at http://www.eagleamerica.com In the search box put in part number 413-2040 I've made four of them oak, cherry, maple and walnut and it is quite simple. The Walnut is the most impressive for looks, then the oak.
You added a post while I was writing. This case is for the 5x9. But you can always scale it down.
Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
Bruce S.
Edited 5/5/2008 9:55 pm ET by BruceS
I like that design a lot. I need to get the flag size and I think I will try that one.
Thanks,
Not to be morbid or anything. Is your Grandfather a Veteran? If so, I would make the flag case its full size for a more important flag. If you get my meaning. It would be very simple to install a very simple "temporary" L bracket in the full scale case to center the smaller White House flag. I gave my neighbor a Walnut case for her husbands flag and she loves it to no end. Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
Bruce S.
He is a veteran. My mom an I were talking about the larger flag last night so your point is valid. What would it be like if I made it to hold both flags? Would that be just wrong?
Flags in the same case? That would a be personal preference, But i would be inclined to keep the personal Flag personal. Or fold the smaller flag inside the larger flag and place them in one compartment with a note folded in to explain the two flags.Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
Bruce S.
Here's one I made not too long ago. I took the sizes and layout from capitolflags (I think). Anyway I copied the idea from a pic from somewhere on-line. The flag case was separate and glued on. All 45 deg cuts. I took a 3X5 flag and folded it to get the inside dim. The other parts are PS on edge and covered with glass stop in front and backer in rear. Didn't take very long, because I was having the glass cut around lunch time.
Good luck,
Joe
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Thanks Joe. Very nicely done.
Here is a link to Diablo Woodworker's Flag Case Project. This club got together and make 60 flag cases for the families of victims of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. There are plans, pictures and a detailed description of the project.
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ToolGuide/ToolGuideArticle.aspx?id=30732
Roger
Sorry, wrong link. Try this one.
http://www.diablowoodworkers.com/flagcases.html
AllenB,
As you know, a flag has thirteen folds when done properly. Each fold has meaning and they are given below;
What the Flag Draped Coffin Means
The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong."
The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.
The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.
The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, "In God We Trust."
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.
Thank you
I have never heard that before.
Allen,
My brother brought some flags back from Iraq, they had been flown over one of the bases there. He asked me to make displays for the flags and the certificates. He then presented them to the local VFW, American Legion, and a local Vet who was wounded In Iraq. Here are the displays I made.
Bob, Tupper Lake, NY
Very nicely done. I like your layout on those.
Thanks,
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