Flag Shadow Box Plans

Here s a simple box that tom and kevin fashioned fittingly from pieces of an old salvaged fir door.

Flag shadow box plans.

When it is time for a flag to stop flying it still must be removed and stored with honor. Build a flag display case a shadow box or other display case with free woodworking plans. Doors like this were often made from beautiful knot free wood with a tight straight grain. Cutting the steep 22 1 2 miters.

Use your finest skills and select a beautiful hardwood or exotic wood to create a stunning piece to hold your cherished collection or heirloom flag. Little play room for glass and flag. All shadow boxes and flag cases by greg seitz woodworking are individually made to order. 6 feet 1 8 m of board left.

People also love these ideas. You should have approx. When folded into the traditional triangular shape a 5 x 9 6 burial flag measures roughly 11 tall and 22 across the base. The elevation drawing at right shows you the formula to use to decide on your box dimensions.

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. Custom wood shadow boxes and flag display cases. 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. With a glass fronted shadow box however those collectibles can have a worthy display space safe from dust and dirty clumsy fingers.

Display case plans include shelves cabinets and freestanding floor stands. I recommend cutting the length of 1 4. 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. Respect for the american flag extends beyond pledges of allegiance.

As you know wood has a grain pattern. Remember start with scrap wood and test the fit of your folded flag. The bottom measurement of the flag is 24 so the inside measurement of the 45 degree cuts must be at least 24. 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.

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. 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.