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Eagle Scout ,U.S. Flag Case

Project by charger1966 posted 266 days ago 337 views 2 times favorited 4 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Hey All, Well my nephew is getting his Eagle Scout Rank on this coming Saturday. I know for a fact that he will be getting an American Flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol. So I decided to build him a display case for it. I made it all out of Red Oak and Oak plywood for the back. I shaped the molding for the front on the router table and then ripped them on the TS. I had trouble figuring out the angles for the lower miters but got really close then sanded them ti fit. In the back I routered a rabbit for the back cover and did it with the main part of the case assembled on the router table. I found that it made a better finish cut and looks nicer.I also made a rabbit on the front to hold the glass in place.I put one lite coat of Walnut Stain on the entire Case and then , for the first time, used a Spray Poly on it. I called and had a Plaque made up with a nice congrats and the date. While I was at the Trophy shop I noticed some Eagle Medallions on some trophies. I asked the lady about them and she gave me the two that are on the case. I hope that he will like this. I think it came out very nice. Let me know your thoughts on it.
Have a great day,
Lance,,,, AKA Charger1966

-- "Keep Miaking That Sawdust," Lance


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Bigbuck

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posted 266 days ago

Nice job, I am sure he will like it.

-- Glenn, New Mexico

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SCOTSMAN

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posted 266 days ago

Well it’s a great idea! Unfortunately not done here in the uk anyway I think the youngun will be proud of his uncle well done uncle Lance it’s a lifetime heirloom that one.kindest regards Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

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Bureaucrat

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posted 266 days ago

Lance:
Nice work and a really nice thought. I was a scout master for 14 years and the young men who attained Eagle really appreciate that other recognize what a long road they have traveled to earn this award. I made a special plaque for my son and my nephew when they received their award but wish I had made something a bit more. I think your work fits the bill. Thanks for posting it.

-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!

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brianinpa

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posted 265 days ago

A real nice piece of work.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

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