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Grandfathers flag case

Project by 559dustdesigns posted 66 days ago 488 views 9 times favorited 18 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I built this flag case to honor my Grandfather. This project was built out of oak. I used a walnut Minwax stain.The best thing is, this was not from a plan. I designed it my self. I had the front panel lasered in woodworking class at the Hanford High School. My grandpas name, navy rank and ship really set this case off. Finished it off, with a couple of pictures of him in the old days while in the service.

-- The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination. - Tommy Lasorda


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ShakerBoxMaker

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posted 66 days ago

Very well done. Nice design and I especially like the engraving!

-- -- Mark in Fort Wayne, IN

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Beginningwoodworker

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posted 66 days ago

Nice work.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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John Stegall

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posted 66 days ago

Excellent design and execution. Kudos!

-- jstegall

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littlecope

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posted 66 days ago

Great job honoring, I’m sure, a Great Man! Thank You for sharing and welcome to LJ’s!

-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.

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Pdub

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posted 66 days ago

Great flag case and love the design! Welcome to LJ’s, I look forward to seeing more projects.

-- Paul, North Dakota, USAF Ret.

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SgtSnafu

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posted 66 days ago

Great design and very well made.

Welcome to LJ’s and thank you for sharing

-- ~ SgtSnafu - Central North Carolina

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Kindlingmaker

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posted 66 days ago

This is about the nicest flag case design I have seen. Great job!

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

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navyman

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posted 66 days ago

great looking flag case. good job.

-- Michael . USN ( Ret ) Batesville,AR

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jockmike2

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posted 66 days ago

Wonderful job honoring a Great Man. My father fought in WW2 also. We owe our lives today to those men.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Dudley

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posted 66 days ago

Beautiful job. I really like the design. BZ

-- Dudley Young USN Ret.

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Rustic

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posted 66 days ago

We sure do Mike. Awesome case almost makes me feel like mine is inadequate. JK Our skills are at different levels. Great Job

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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interpim

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posted 66 days ago

I love the design on this case… it’s hard to add anything to such a small object without obstructing the material being presented or distracting from it… you did an excellent job.

-- San Diego, CA US Navy

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jussdandy

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posted 66 days ago

verry nice and well thought out 2 thumbs up

-- Randy, Fla http://www.kelleyscabinetsupply.com

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nmkidd

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posted 66 days ago

This is truly a super Tribute piece to your Grandfather and Veteran. I would be humbled if anyone would remember/honor me like this. Your skills are way beyond my world. Superb job.

Oh by the way, I’m a USN Vet and anyone who Honors a Veteran, past, present or future, is A-1 in my book!

-- Doug, New Mexico.......the only stupid question is one that is never asked!........don't fix it, if it ain't broke!

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DiamondWW

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posted 66 days ago

Absolutely gorgeous! I have never seen one like it. Very unique.

-- There is no such thing as scrap wood, only smaller projects.

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a1Jim

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posted 65 days ago

Well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

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batmanw2002

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posted 56 days ago

This is a very different design and fabulous work. I’m happy to see a young person honoring the military service of an older family member. I’m sure your grandfather was thrilled with it.
Mark, Lavelle, PA

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yarydoc

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posted 39 days ago

Theres a good chance that this will be enjoyed by your grand children. Nice flag box.

Ray

-- Ray Cody, Florence Alabama

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