DIY Marine Shadow Box with Jacket & Knife / Jon's DIY
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
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In this video I will build my first Marine Corps Shadow Box. This one will host both a knife and a MSgt's Jacket.
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Another great shadow box. The way you explain what you're doing makes it look so simple. You're work looks better than the professionals.
Bob Thank you very much. I am humbled by your comment. Jon
@@JONSDIY hi jon i watched your videos about the shadow box of the military items. I was wondering if you would make a shadow box for my late husband's army dress uniform? Unfortunately I can't do it myself due to the fact the i have cerebral palsy i can't make the box myself. I know my father in law would love it also.
Julia, send me a copy of your husbands DD-214.
My husband was on his way home to be discharged when his plane crashed. So i don't know what I would need to do.
scan a copy of his DD-214 and send to me and I will take care of the rest.
Foam board for the win! Now I know how to add my son’s Cub Scout pocket knife to a shadow box. Thank you for sharing your process. I’m inspired in so many ways.
Would love to see pics when your done. So I can post them on JonsDIY FB.
Wow! Amazing work and great instructions. Thank you for sharing your process!
That looks so good
Very well thought out, planned and executed. Also very well explained.
Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much. My cub scout crew will use these steps for our lil' kids' uniforms. Scout knife included!
Wow! This was amazing! Looks incredible.
Awesome job! I have been looking for an inspiration for my own shadow box, will be definitely doing something like this. Keep up the good work.
Absolutely brilliant, I wish we had something like this in the UK.
Beautiful project and thank you for sharing your process.
Thanks Frank!
Extremely nice display!
Awesome build. I may have to copy this for my dress blues
Beautifull.. I am also a Marine Vet. I am in the process of trying to build a flag box for my brother's flag. Your videos are very helpful.
This is so awesome and a brilliant way to honor a fallen or living soldier. God bless brother.
Nice.... my son will love this to put his cadet memories....
Been out 6yrs and still want a nice one!
That's beautiful work, great video.
Thanks KC
Absolutely gorgeous
Thanks Klam, I appreciate your comment. Jon
Thank you for this 🙏🏽
This is a beautiful box!
Thanks Nicole!
Lot of good tips here
My first time viewing your videos. I thought you did an excellent job explaining the details, very informative. I am preparing to DIY my career shadow box and I am quite a bit more confident about the process after watching your videos. Thank you.
Thanks Kevin. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. And Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button!
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Sheriece
Impressive
Amazing work
Thanks Ethan!
Amazing Box
thanks Doc
Cool, very nice Job👍
As a USAF Reserves Retired with 28 Years of Satisfactory Service, I can really appreciate a Shadow Box Project like the one you have made👍👍👍👍👍
Sierra Hotel!!! 🇺🇲
Thanks Jorge and Bravo Zulu for your service!
@@JONSDIY Thanks brother👍
Nice!
It’s very nice
That was a pleasure to watch sir.
Thanks Sharon!
Beautiful
Thanks Will!
Very nice 😊
Wow!
Hey Jon! Just wanted to say that you do some beautiful work. Do you have a display of your own military decorations? If so, can we see?
Tubesocks, Thanks for your compliment. Actually as sad as it is, I do not have a shadow box of my own. But I have a couple of ideas floating around in my head of what I might actually do. maybe someday I will do one for myself.
OMG....You did an AMAZING job on this shadow box. Im in AWWWW! How much do you charge to make another one?
Love. You should use the actual jacket they wore! It’s makes for a great keepsake
The owner was a Vietnam vet. He did not have any uniforms left from his days in service. I received a DD-214 for the purchase of ribbons. And since there was no need to make and extremely large box, I went with the smallest Jacket I could get my hands on. I am sure this box will still be a keepsake for his siblings since they were the ones who commissioned me to make this for his birthday. Thanks for the comment. Jon
WOW!!!!
Thanks Damien.
You can also secure the knife down with clear wire on the top and bottom of the handle. Just see through the foam board
@@PresidentDoubtfire what exactly is clear wire ? Fishing string?
@@JONSDIY yes
I am attempting my first shadow box (half the size of this one) and will also be using the red felt and this project came out amazing!! As I am getting ready to purchase the wood I wanted to ask you if you would have changed the wood or the stain given the opportunity since this project is completed? For example, would you want the wood to be darker...brighter or even a different color for a different contrast to the felt?
Victor, no I think that the brighter the felt the lighter the wood should be. The dark felt boxes look good with blues and blacks but not so much red.
Absolutely top notch craftsmanship.. i come across this video cause im wanting ideas on a shadow box for my medals and jacket.. since this video ive subscribe and binge watch your channel.. i will definitely say that im a fan.. by chance do u know the length of the board to close in the flag.. im wanting to incorporate a flag but i dont want it to small or big
Jasson, I thought I replied to this question already so just delete if I am repeating myself. For a standard 4x6 flag, I would make the base of the flag 17 inches.
As a soldier who worked at a carpenter shop id like to thank you for refreshing what i need we used plexi glass and made boxes specifically for flags and made shadow boxes coin tables coffee tables for generals who would send them back lmfao what great fun thank you sir !
Stephanie, just so you know times have not changed.... LOL! Thanks for the comment. Jon
And I just sprits flags and felt with water and throw in the dryer for a couple of minutes to smooth out. (Dont iron either)
How can I get one of these made ?
A more thorough demonstration of how you altered the jacket would be helpful. How do you mount the buttons if the right side is gone? Maybe start with a full jacket and show us how you did it? I'm also curious how the Elmer's school glue has held up over the last few years. I'm working on a display case for my cousin's 50th birthday present. All of his USMC mementos were stolen after he got out. Thanks for the help!
Semper fi
Beautiful job. Please use a pushstick or something to protect your hands and fingers. Parts of this video were hard to watch. Mainly because I had a run in with my table saw and while I got lucky, its not something you forget.
Very nice work Jon. What are the dimensions of this shadow box?
Gary, thanks. Could not actually tell you. I make it up as I go along. And all custom shadow boxes are cut to the contents. And this one was made over 3 years ago. Sorry. But here listen to this... ua-cam.com/video/RgJTz2dZsig/v-deo.html
great job ! can you please tell me what is this fabric name ?
and from where we can get it
It just simple felt from Michael’s arts and crafts
Great work! You may have answered this but where did you get your “star spangled material”? Thank you.
I ordered a roll of it online so I would have it in case of situations like this to leave a temporary spot for the flag normally they would replace this with a real flag. I will send you a link
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Great video. Where do you purchase the felts you use?
I have purchased felt from (Michaels Arts and Crafts, Hancock fabric, and Joann Fabric.) The felt sold at these stores is all identical. Thanks for the compliment. Jon
Thank you, you have inspire me to try give it a shot.
Hello...I have a quick question. How did u take the metal out the collar? I'm trying to do one for my boyfriend.
ua-cam.com/video/NaMn6Lk351Q/v-deo.html Diagonal Pliars.
dood....your awesome
speaking of hot glue, I put a little glue under the knife, but I'm sure it wasn't going anywhere since it was held in by the glass. Jon "Dude" Lol
@@JONSDIY I need to ask you something what's your email so I can email you?
@@JONSDIY please respond back to me whenever you get the chance
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I used the Elmer's glue as you instructed but it wasn't strong enough to hold the buckle. I ended up with some industrial-strength double-sided 3M tape. I would also like to see the process for preparing the jacket. With the side with the buttons missing, how did you attach the buttons to the left side of the jacket? Your method was covered with tape so it is a mystery. Maybe a video about preparing half a jacket would help. Thanks!
Robert, did you cut the display board and sink the lip of the buckle into the cut with glue? (Elmers) The back of the buckle to the jacket was wood glue but I'm sure the two sided tape would work. Yes I am currently editing a video that shows the prep of the jacket a little more in detail. I have had a few requests for this. Thanks for watching. And would love to see a pic of your finished product. Shoot to me on Facebook. Jon
Can you tell me where you found the star spangled material for the flag? I'm doing a box for my uncle and I can only find the material with little tiny stars. Any help would be appreciated.
Joann Fabric. Just bought a roll for real cheap.
hi can somebody pls tell me what is that red thing. is it a paper or a cloth? im designing one for my boss and i wanted it to look nice. just like that..thank you
Red felt.www.amazon.com/Creatology-Red-Basic-Felt-36/dp/B077QHTSPG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534243642&sr=8-1&keywords=creatology+basic+felt+red
Excellent!! Actually now I'm in the market for a shadow box for my 81 yr old uncle who served 30 yrs in the air force. Do u take orders for a box?
Dennell Only if you can pick it up. I don't ship. It makes then to expensive to have custom made.
What type of glass did you use and what was the thickness and where did you get it?
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Awesome job! Do you have a site to order?
Sorry Sindy I do this just to show others. No site.
I kept hearing "parallel to the deck" in my head
LOL.... Pay attention to detail!
What type of glue did u use on the knife and the jacket?
I used basic white Elmers glue on the back of the jacket. It dries in the fibers of the felt and jacket material and holds it well. I also used a lot of T-pins. The knife had a little wood glue behind it, but it was mostly held in place by the glass.
Can you please tell me the dimensions of the flag in this shadow box. I'm doing one for my uncle.
Custom shadow boxes are built around the flag. Check out some of my other videos to see how I start with the flag and that way the box fits the flag not the other way around. Jon
dado blade for DeWalt Table Saw DW745 how ??? please ....
IIIZiPIII, I know the table does not support dado blades but you can get up to 3/4 of an inch if you remove the small contact plate and just use the lock nut.
were did you get the union fabric?
Just simple fabrc purchased on amazon. Its in the description amzn.to/3NAKY0s But understand this was just temporary until he cold put his flag in it.
What kind of glue are you using to do this
Wood glue for the box and secure the knife.
Elmer's glue to apply the felt.
what size is this shadow box pls
Listen Closely ua-cam.com/video/RgJTz2dZsig/v-deo.html and this is why I have no idea how big this box is. Custom shadowboxes are built to the contents. Not the other way around.
John do u have a link where we could purchase this box.
Gisbert, sorry I just made this for instructional purposes only. I don't do this for a living.
JON'S DIY you could make great money. I'm a disabled vet and would love something like thid got a few buddy's that do this sorta thing just not sure if its as good as that.
I have noticed many requests about where you buy the different materials. You could do affiliate links to the products to offset your project costs.
Why don't you use 3M spray adhesives for the foam boards and felt? It gives a much better, and smoother adhesion than wood glue.
Funny you should say that. I just did that on my last box. And I never use wood glue. I use Elmers glue on the felt.
ok would love to get you to build me one. is that possible?
Leroy, first when do you retire? Second where are you? (I don't enjoy mailing shadowboxes) Even though this is a DIY site..... anything is possible (there is always a waiver for everything in the military...lol) email me. jonsdiy@gmail.com
How much is spent on material making this?
Oak Wood $30
Red Felt $5
Stain $3
Foamboard $1
Glass $20
All items inside were provided by retiree.
What is the dimensions of the wood we are using?
Depends on the width of the flag once folded that’s the difference in a custom shadowbox
Nice project. My one criticism is that it would have been significantly better with an actual flag. As someone who has rendered honors and presented properly folded flags, I could tell from the thumbnail there were too many stars visible for that to be an authentic flag.
I agree, but you work with what you are given. The owner was never presented a flag, And if he wants to take a real one and swap it out, it would not take more than a minute. Thanks for your comment. Jon
But how do I incorporate TTP into the box?
Find a Navy box. Marines just rush in then write the TTP later!
By using lexicon warfare my friend!
How much do you charge to have one made?
Chrystalia, I don't make then for money. I make them for DIY demonstrations.
How deep are your boxes? 3 inch?
Will, look at a couple of my other videos I always start with the ensign. measure the width once folded and then add an inch that will give you a half inch above it and a half inch below one for the glass groove and one for the relief on the bottom of the box that’s my standard. All my boxes are custom so I don’t have a standard size that I start with it’s all based on the size of the flag. That’s the secret to a perfect box.
Will skip to 3:43. And this will explain it a little better. ua-cam.com/video/go_1SF1mqTg/v-deo.html
How much did it cost you to make it?
All material was around 80 dollars. (wood, felt, glue, foam-board) I did not pay for any of the contents that went into the box. (jacket, knife, plaques)
Jon, do you build for the greater public? I’m a Marine and I want one just like this. Please advise
Jon, Is that 1x4 that you used?
Rich Millsap 3 inch. 2 3/4 inch by tape measure.
@@JONSDIY I was wondering how you overlapped the hanging medals? All the medals I have collected have the two pins on the back for securing them to the uniform. I really like how you did yours with them overlapping slightly. Can you explain how you did yours? Thanks.
@@richmillsap3541 Purchase a ribbon bar. Then slide out the dual pin bracket and slide them on the ribbon bar. Each bar holds 3 ribbons. You can overlap them or make them so they don't touch when you have multiple bars filled. amzn.to/31XLH68
@@JONSDIY ok great Thanks Jon
@@richmillsap3541 I went back and looked at the video you were referring to. The individual had those medals mounted at the navy exchange and provided them to me mounted. That's how they are slightly overlapping on the same bar they were done with a machine.
What is the size of the oak wood?
Rob, If I remember correctly, I bought an 8ft long 3inch wide piece.
@@JONSDIY thanks for ur reply one more is that 3/4”?
@@robertogutierrez7863 Yes.
Have you ever had these hanging brackets fail?
Will, No. These boxes are made of real wood. I could see that they might fail on fake partial board or manufactured boxes. But not the real thing.
it looks great but its kind of a shame to destroy the jacket and belt.
Not the original and would anyone remove it from the box to wear it? No.
Great outcome, but scary habits. I’m surprised you still have all of your fingers!
The videos are sped up as to not bore the viewer. I am very slow. Lol
does it not loses its point if you dont display the things you received and wore?
I don't know does it?. Did you serve in the Vietnam war? Maybe you could tell us all what we should do to commemorate a vet that served some 50+ years ago.
@@JONSDIY I did serve the army at arctic infantry but never went out for any mission. There are lots to do comemorate but I would use the jacked you wore even if its very big for the display. besides, isnit it too much to include your uniform in the box?
I am doing something similar to my old items, putting them on a display from my time as officer there but many are missing and I have to get missing unit badges and other brass from auctions.
My military service was easy, a walk in the park, not as touch as your time in arms thou.
@@malinyamato2291 First thank you for your service. The story behind this box was that the son of the recipient only had the DD214. His father had gotten rid of all his military stuff when he came back to the states after Vietnam and never spoke of it. So I having access to the base, helped him buy the jacket have the rank and service sewn on. I also bought all the medals, had them mounted and he got the Knife laser engraved. He presented the box to his father on his Birthday. Needless to say the recipient was very pleased and now they have something to pass down to grand kids and beyond to keep the memory alive.
@@malinyamato2291 Also wanted to show you that if I had the original jacket there are ways to make it smaller or AKA "fit" look closley at this link. These are actual jacket and blouse worn by this marine. Look closely, I folded the bottom to make it smaller. But if you don't have the original why not just get a smaller one to make your build easier? facebook.com/photo/?fbid=704853421647634&set=a.439386274861018
@@JONSDIY
had my sons done the same to me I would have been the happiest, full of joy not only receiving the box but also the love from my sons. I Served in the Swedish army which was kinda soft.
... and someone will steal your knife! :D
I know. My weak attempt at humor. :-)
What are the dimensions of the box?
Jose, that's the point of a custom box. You start with what is going inside the box and measure it. Then you make the box around the object. That's why it comes out perfect. But I'm pretty sure in the video at about 00:49 I say to add an inch to the top and bottom of the jacket for your dimensions.
@@JONSDIY well no shit but you never meantioned dimensions as in length x width. Just wanted a basic idea since im buying the box and using my actual dress blues not some xsmall ones just to save material costs. Even though you still didn't answer my question its ok. I just went back home and measured my dress blues and bought a box with dimensions that would allow me to fit my jacket and US and Marine Corps Flag on top of my unit coins and rank chevron from PFC to Sergeant.
FYI, I bought a 30"x40" box for anyone that wants to know
Theyre on special at Michael's and cost even less than making your own in this situation
@@josemedrano3274 "I just went back home and measured my dress blues and bought a box with dimensions that would allow me to fit my jacket" (Well, no shit). I'm pretty sure that's exactly what I said. Let me paraphrase the exact words from 0044 in the video. ""Lay out your jacket on a flat surface and fold it in half . measure your jacket from top to bottom and add in inch to both the top and bottom this will be the height of your box. Don't build a box and just think you can make the jacket fit in it."" Have some one else listen to this and then have them tell me how I can be any more clear. Preferably not a Marine.
Perhaps I can just pay u to do this ?
Perhaps