Wed, Dec 21, 2005, 2:37pm (EST-3) [email protected] (rich) doth
query:
<snip> But has anyone seen any plans for the traditional flag/medal
case??? <snip>
Chure. I've posted several. Check the archives.
http://groups.google.com/advanced_group_search?as_ugroup=rec.woodworking&lr=&num=30
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"rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I was planning on making one of these for my son, and figured I could
> do a better job than the one for sale at the Exchange. But has anyone
> seen any plans for the traditional flag/medal case???
>
> Thanks for any suggestions.
I just made one of each: A flag case and a military decorations
case. Actually, I made three flag cases, one "traditional burial
size" the other two for 3x5 flags that flew over my son in law's
camp outside Fallujah which he sent to his children during his
deployment.
After looking at several, I just made my own to suit my tastes.
A more-or-less "standard" size for decorations is 16"x20" with
at least 3/4" between glass and backing. I'm experimenting
with using felt (army green) for the back and adhesive-backed
velcro for the decorations. Haven't tried it yet (for my son in
law, for Christmas).
For the burial flag, a right triangle with inside dimensions of the
equal legs about 15 1/2" and about 3" between glass and backing.
My flag cases had a base wider than the sides so that it could
be wall-hung or sit on a shelf.
Edges of everything were routed "to suit my tastes."
The most expensive part, by the way, is TEMPERED glass.
I made everything so that the glass could be replaced, if
necessary (and so the flags could be taken out of the cases),
but tempering adds considerably to the cost. Walnut ran
only $3 a board foot, 4/4, rough, and absolutely clear.
Jim Stuyck
I'd like to do something similiar but make end tables that display these
things under glass instead of wall mounted frames.
Any suggestions for plans?
Thx
"J T" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> http://www.cwoodshop.com/images/case2.jpg
>
> Seems easier to make, and more useful, than the usual flag case.
>
>
>
> JOAT
> You'll never get anywhere if you believe what you "hear". What do you
> "know"?.
> - Granny Weatherwax
>
Thu, Dec 22, 2005, 10:03pm [email protected] (Sheckster) doth want to
know:
I'd like to do something similiar but make end tables that display these
things under glass instead of wall mounted frames.
Any suggestions for plans?
Dunno if I ever posted anything like that, but I've seen them. I'd
say DAGS using "display table". Should work. I've seen glass top model
railroad setups too, might try something along those lines.
JOAT
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"know"?.
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