Memorial Flag Case Plans

Very nice David. The animation is very interesting. Looking forward to seeing this when finished.

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Great Memorial case.

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Wonderful case. Artistic computer design/animation.

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great case brad … anyway yo could email me the model ? I have one of these to make for my nephew.

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It’s very nice David. Pardon my question but the flag in the case seems to be a lot smaller than the one my father received. Is that right? If it is that’s just wrong. I hope I’m wrong. My Dad was a seargent twice and a corporeal three times (had a wild streek in him) so it’s not like he did anything different than another non-com would have done. (Despite the varying opinions about roles in war and combat.)

All that nonsense aside, I really like the “shadow box” style of display – it adds personality to the symbol. What method did you use to attach the photos and medals?

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Very nice tribute to one of our National Heroes. It is sad, but our WWII vets are slowly “going home”. My Father-in-Law was a WWII Vet, we lost him a couple of years ago.

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These are very nice projects. I’ve built two now and it is amazing the reaction you get for something that is relatively easy for a woodworker to do. Thanks for putting this together!

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Thanks for the comments everyone!
Betsy - As far as I know that’s a standard flag for a veteran...although she wasn't in combat so maybe that makes a difference. I took the measurements right off the folded flag. As far as attaching the medals. I was thinking of using dots of hot glue on the backs of the objects…enough to hold them in place but not permanent.
Dan – I am still tweaking a little, and this is just my design model…no dimensions or anything. I am doing a measured AutoCAD drawing based on my final version and I will definitely share it with you or anyone who would like a copy!

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

Very nice! I love the animation!

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David – I’d like a set of those plans when you get them done. I do know that hot glue is not the best option to hang the medals. My brother had some put into a shadow box and they used a very fine fishing line that was barely noticable. It was done very well and unless you were an inch away from the medals you would have never known how they were attached. The wire will also keep them in good condition should you decide to do something else with them.

Once again – great project—- I hope that I can make one as nice.

Betsy

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Impressive! Having made a few flag cases, and display cases as well, it’s always interesting to see what other folks come up with.

-- Fletch, Texas

I love the concept you show here. I have three cases to build for various family members. Did you design this yourself or is there a plan available?
I fought the finger joint problem for a couple of years (trying several jigs and techniques) I finally saw the router table method used by Bob and Rick on the router work shop. The jig can be purchased relatively inexpensavitly, or once you see it its is easy to build.
Thanks for sharing.

-- Brad,--"The way to eat an eliphant is one bite at a time"

HEY NAILER, I’LL TRADE YOU PLANS FOR A FINGER JOINT JIG FOR THE PLANS MEM. FLAG CASE. I DAD SERVED IN WWII AND I HAVE HIS FLAG. I WOULD LOVE TO DO THE GREAT IDEA FOR MY MOM.
LET ME KNOW.
SARGE

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Sarge…Thanks for the offer I could actually use a good finger joint jig. As a matter of fact I am working on the plans as we speak and hopefully will be able to post them for download in PDF form hopefully soon for you and anyone else who would like them. Thanks everyone for the nice comments!

David

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

Hey All-
I’m a retired Marine MSgt and have put a few shadow boxes together in my day. A suggestion for adhering medals, ribbons, badges, etc.; cut a sheet of laminated foam board to the i.d. of your display case. Use a piece of chrushed velvet material, of your color choice, from your local sewing store. Glue the cloth to the foam board with a LIGHT COAT (or it will bleed through) of spray adhesive. The medals, ribbons, badges, etc. will have pins on the back of them. Once your spray adhesive has cured, push the display items with pins through the cloth and into the foam board, them remove them, you’ll now have holes in the appropriate locations. Use a small dap or two (depending on size/weight of item) of Elmers on the back of the items and put them back on the board, with pins pushed into the holes you’ve pre-made. If you use a little too much glue, it’s alright, Elmers glue dries clear. Do not use Super glue as it will dry to an opaque color and is very visible. If you have items such as name tags, hash marks or cloth rank insignia, just glue them directly to the cloth covered foam board, not holes needed. Allow the assembly to cure for several hours before placing it into your shadow box.

Hope this helps!!

Colin

-- Night Train rider

Brad,

This is a great design. I need to make one for my Dad’s burial Flag and his medals that he received in WW II. I would be very great full if I could also get a set of these plans. Please let me know.

Thanks so much in advance.

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT