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This project details the design and construction of a Flag and Certificate Display Case.  I made a display case for my father-in-law that holds an American flag and certificate. The flag and certificate were presented to him by an active Navy Seal serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The certificate shows the date the flag was flown over Camp Patton in Fallujah. This was quite an honor for my father-in-law, and the flag and certificate deserved a special case to preserve and protect them.

 

The display case is constructed from red oak. The corners of the case feature a contrasting dovetail shaped inlay of walnut.


This video covers:

  • Mitering basics
  • Biscuit Joinery
  • Dovetail shaped inlay
  • Installing glass
  • Matte cutting

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12/18/2009 9:03:01 AM
United States
Steve
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Reply to comment from Deborah who wrote:
What size flag does the case hold?  3x5 or 5x8?


Hi D...

Hello John and Deborah

One thing about the US American Flag display?
When presenting one or displaying one in a nice beautiful showcase, you need to have only three(3) stars showing. I was in the USMC for quite awhile, knowing how to fold one is very necessary to achieve this display.

Also, was wondering on your jig for the triangle corners. How you did the dovetail on the other angles other than45 degrees, or maybe I just missed something.

thx love your work

Steve
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Steve
12/13/2009 3:38:25 AM
Mexico
RAMON
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hola mi nombre es Ramon muy buenos videos  sabes me gustaria  que me dieras un poco de ayuda quiero aser la cocina de mi casa  pero creo que no tengo la herramienta adecuada  me podrias desir que es lo que tengo que comprar para poder tener mi pequeno taller en mi casa  me llama mucho la atencion  la carpinteria no se mucho y quisiera que me ayudaras  diciendome que devo tener para poder aser cosas tan maravillosas que tu ases  espero y me puedas ayudar diciendo que ocupo de herramienta gracias !...
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RAMON
12/3/2009 1:40:43 PM
United States
Amor
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Great project John
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Amor
5/5/2009 9:42:34 AM
United States
John W. Nixon
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Reply to comment from Deborah who wrote:
What size flag does the case hold?  3x5 or 5x8?


Hi Deborah, my case was for 3 x5 flag.  Here's some info that may help you scale the dimensions for another size:

As far as I know, there are three basic flag sizes (in feet):
1.) 3 x 5 (standard size). This is what I had.
2.) 4 x 6 (not as common, but used when something larger than 3 x 5 is desired.
3.) 5 x 9.5 (burial or casket size)

I only have dimensions for #1 and #3, so you may to calculate something in between for the 4x6.  I got this information from:
http://www.classicalhardwood.com

Some variance can occur in folding, but here is the general size (inside dimensions) for a case for folded flags 1 and 3.

#1 - 13 3/8 base, 6 3/4 high, 9 1/2 along the side.
www.classicalhardwood.com/.../190-inside-dims.jpg


#3 - 22 base, 11 high, 15 5/8 along the side.
www.classicalhardwood.com/.../192-inside-dims.jpg
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John W. Nixon
5/5/2009 9:02:03 AM
United States
Deborah
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What size flag does the case hold?  3x5 or 5x8?
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Deborah
4/27/2009 5:51:29 AM
United States
John W. Nixon
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Reply to comment from Herb Clark who wrote:
My sister had a flag flown over the Capitol on my birthday and presented it to me along with a certi...


Hi Herb,

I'm glad you like the flag and certificate case, and I'm sure your second compartment for medal would look great.  A simple base might be a good addition to this type of case.  A flat board with a routed edge, with two dowels sticking out of it, and the case sits vertically on it and is held in place on the dowels.  Using the dowels to make a removable base allows you to hang it on the wall in the future.  Good luck with your case, please let me know how it comes out.  John
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John W. Nixon
4/24/2009 3:18:53 PM
United States
Herb Clark
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My sister had a flag flown over the Capitol on my birthday and presented it to me along with a certificate.
I was looking for a display case and saw your video! Instantly I said I can do this and it will look beautiful! Love the corner dovetail inlays. It is exactly what I wanted. May even add a small display frame at the bottom for the few medals I was awarded when I served in the military a LONG time ago!

Thanks. Have now bookmarked our site.
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Herb Clark
3/11/2009 4:38:33 AM
India
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great work on display case.Its creative!thanks
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1/29/2009 8:50:58 AM
United States
Linda
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I love your display case. Sad to say I do not have your skills.  I received a flag and certificate for Christmas from my daughter's fiance which flew over his base in Iraq on The Marine Corp's Birthday 2008. Do you possible sell these. If so I would like to purchase one.

God Bless
Linda
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Linda
1/12/2009 3:03:56 AM
United States
John W. Nixon
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Reply to comment from Robert Schoenert who wrote:
I sure would like to know how you made that mitering jig you used in the flag case project.  Do you ...

Hi Robert,

The mitering jig used in the video is a design from WOOD magazine called the Universal Tablesaw jig.

You can find information on the jig here:
www.eaglelakewoodworking.com/.../...lesaw-Jig.aspx

and

www.eaglelakewoodworking.com/.../...the-money.aspx

Let me know if you have any questions.
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John W. Nixon
1/10/2009 3:15:03 AM
United States
Robert Schoenert
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I sure would like to know how you made that mitering jig you used in the flag case project.  Do you have a parts list or plans?
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Robert Schoenert
12/14/2008 4:20:36 PM
Turkey
vahit
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çok güzel. çok beğendim....
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vahit
11/22/2008 3:05:09 PM
United States
butch
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Hi John, beautiful display case.  I am a den leader for my son's cub scout troop and we received a flag that was flown over a base in Iraq when another of our leaders was serving over there.  I am just a beginner at woodworking and was wandering if there were plans available for this project?  I looked at the projects file on this and only saw the angles of the cuts, no other plans.  Thanks for any help you can give.

butch kummer
butchkummer@gmail.com
651-208-6533
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butch
8/29/2008 1:49:10 AM
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Excellent work John.  We have come to expect good work from you and you've not dissappointed us.
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8/27/2008 11:03:46 PM
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8/11/2008 6:54:30 PM
United States
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Thanks for making and showing us this video John.
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7/11/2008 8:16:38 PM
United States
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Awsome case, Love your work, Keep them coming.
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6/23/2008 9:45:39 AM
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I like the Jigs and the miter used to produced this piece of art.
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6/21/2008 3:11:05 AM
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6/1/2008 9:39:45 AM
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Not only is John an excellent woodworker, but he is able to break down each step for newer woodworkers.  Excellent teacher!
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5/16/2008 3:15:54 AM
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Cool project!
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5/8/2008 2:53:10 AM
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Very clever, and well explained, thank you.
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3/30/2008 10:36:24 PM
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I have made some flag cases and this is muck better than my work.
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2/26/2008 12:55:02 AM
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keep them comming
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2/22/2008 7:49:40 PM
United States
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excellent work on both the display case and the video. Thanks for sharing!
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2/13/2008 10:55:40 AM
United States
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Looks good! Pretty straight forward and not to difficult.
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1/2/2008 3:24:14 AM
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Excellent but simple and staight forward.
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12/18/2007 7:11:25 PM
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Love the miter sled and it's adjustability
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12/11/2007 11:06:22 AM
United States
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Thanks for taking the time to make this available. I really like the dutchmen at each corner.
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12/11/2007 9:15:06 AM
United States
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Great job John!
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11/21/2007 5:54:06 PM
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That is great!!!Love your miter slead.
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