Making a flag case by Bob Brokaw

Bob Brokaw shows how he makes a simple presentation flag case from a single blank of wood. (Press "Show More" below for drawings.) He sought a way to make a flag case that didn’t require multiple mitered moldings. The result was a single blank that looks like an “extrusion” when it comes off the router table. Another advantage is that finish can be applied before cutting the “extrusion” into 3 pieces and painter’s tape hinging the case for glue up.
Demonstrated before a live audience on August 8, 2019
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[@DaveGatton]

Very nice presentation. Well done Bob. 👍🏻

[@_dooley]

Only a man with great experience starts out with, "what I'm going to attempt to do today...". 🤣

[@harleywood9588]

This is great. Do you remember the web site that shows how to fold a 3x5 flag to fit in burial flag case, the size you made in this demonstration?

[@Maker_of_fine_sawdust]

Here is the link I found. projects.hobbylobby.com/media/GloryBe.pdf

[@knothead6436]

What are the basic size of the case. Great job.

[@gwinnettwoodworkers]

See the 3 links (below the "show more" prompt. It will show you the necessary dimensions of the one piece "extrusion" followed by the cuts/assembly required for the 3 sides.

[@gwinnettwoodworkers]

13.2" High by 26 13/32 Wide by 3 1/4" Deep

[@lootsnuthouse9462]

Hi

[@glencrandall7051]

That is a very nice flag case Bob. Question: Is there a reason why you did not cut the sides to rough length before routing the inside faces? I should think it would make them easier to handle. Also why no groove to trap the glass? Thank you for sharing Bob. This was very informative.

[@gwinnettwoodworkers]

We made some of these prior to the class and ran the full boards on the router table. We decided to just show the individual sides during the class to save time.

[@gwinnettwoodworkers]

The "extrusion" was left in one piece (75" long) to facilitate finishing inside and out. In this form, you can easily get to all the flat surfaces and make sure you are applying the same pressure in the sanding process. The continuous length also insures the spray equipment used is depositing a consistent coat for all the parts involved. When it is cut apart, you then have fresh, raw wood for PVA glue.
When you create a groove to contain the glass and assemble the case with glass in it, your glass is irreplaceable if it should break. The flange allows for placement AND replacement of the glass. It can be held in with daubs of clear caulk or adhesive backed weather stripping.