Flag Shadow Box Plans

All shadow boxes and flag cases by greg seitz woodworking are individually made to order.

Flag shadow box plans.

In practice a little length and width for the flag are lost in the folds and a nice fitting flag case often will measure 21 5 x 10 75. With a glass fronted shadow box however those collectibles can have a worthy display space safe from dust and dirty clumsy fingers. What follows now will give your case more of a professional look. Respect for the american flag extends beyond pledges of allegiance.

Flag display case clock display display boxes crafts to sell diy and crafts diy shadow box old frames office makeover build your own more information. Keep your retired american flag stored properly and neatly with this diy flag display case. 6 feet 1 8 m of board left. When folded into the traditional triangular shape a 5 x 9 6 burial flag measures roughly 11 tall and 22 across the base.

Custom wood shadow boxes and flag display cases. You should have approx. Build a flag display case a shadow box or other display case with free woodworking plans. Design and fabrication are done entirely in house ensuring attention to detail excellent build and finish qualities with safe arrival of your order to your door.

The bottom measurement of the flag is 24 so the inside measurement of the 45 degree cuts must be at least 24. When it is time for a flag to stop flying it still must be removed and stored with honor. As you know wood has a grain pattern. People also love these ideas.

I recommend cutting the length of 1 4. The elevation drawing at right shows you the formula to use to decide on your box dimensions. Rather than fold it up in a box a flag case like the one built here can become the perfect honored resting place for a treasured family heirloom. Here s a simple box that tom and kevin fashioned fittingly from pieces of an old salvaged fir door.

Doors like this were often made from beautiful knot free wood with a tight straight grain. Making a flag case usually requires cutting long narrow 22 1 2 miters where the sides meet the base. You can set this case on a tabletop or shelf or hang it on a wall courtesy of a clever pair of bevel edge cleats. Little play room for glass and flag.

Cutting the steep 22 1 2 miters. Designed for a 5x9 1 2 american flag this case preserves the carefully folded symbol of our nation and honors the memory of a loved one.