I honestly can't remember. I can tell you that since then, I prefer to add a chamfer or a round over to the stripes bc it helps prevent ugly glue squeeze out. Also, the added texture looks cooler. Thanks for watching!
Great video and nice job! I love the star jig and flag clamping device. I have been making flags for a couple years now and my process has changes multiple times. For what it is worth: 1.) I use furring strips (1 1/2 X 3/4 x 8 foot) instead of ripping 1" boards. It saves time and the wood is cheaper 2.) I used to glue the stripes together from the front, however have started air nailing each stripe the next and adding wood ribs on back to hold them straight. Again, great work!
That's a good question. I honestly haven't had that issue bc I'm careful to minimize the glue squeeze out that comes upward. Also, most of my designs have a round over on along each stripe which also reduces contact at the seems. If this is an issue, a precaution could be putting paste wax on the contract point of the clamping rod. That should keep anything from sticking. Maybe polyurethane also.
@@wooddoofus thanks for the quick reply!! Was curious have you considered not even glueing your stripes and just flipping the flag on its back and glueing and brad nailing the backer strips instead of glueing each stripe individually?
Yes I have considered and tried that. My thought are that the strips have to be very straight for it to work. If there's any bows in the strips then clamping helps square up the final product. But there is definitely a case for gluing on a backer board.
Thank you for doing this video. I am beginning the same process and wanted to know exactly what you showed us. I liked flag #3, so you saved me a ton of time, money, and effort. Thank you so much, also that jig is brilliant.
I am just starting to make the flags myself. I like to burn the "colors" more and leave the "white" stripes with less burn. Another thing I tried in addition was a more monotone flag. I did the burning I just talked about them did a white stain to the entire flag and wiped it off. Afterward I hit it with a light and random sanding. It gave the flag a weathered look. Then a coat of satin poly.
I had 4 boards of 1x6 8ft long. I planned on making a few flags myself. But,i went ahead and sold the boards and had enough to buy me a new 2021 Camaro!! Lol.🤣
Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing: Anvil Soft Grip Carbon Block Wire Brush 6 x 19 Rows www.homedepot.com/p/Anvil-Soft-Grip-Carbon-Block-Wire-Brush-6-x-19-Rows-SB619-ANV/309996634
Hello brtha, Thanks for putting this content out for us to see. I was wondering, what stain did you use for the 'White"? Also , some advice on blotching, When you burn with torch, It best to to burn in one smooth Stroke from one end to other. Once you stop n go back n forth in between It is blotch Heaven. Same goes with staining. Its a bit tough with staining. "This is info I gathered from a couple of months of research on Rustic flag builds and staining so figured id share with you since your sharing with us👍" Even though Your flags still look AMAZING and I def love the work. Great job. Oh and I am going to the local store in a hour or so and get me the material to make the jig you showed on your other vid. God do I need that jig, so thanks again for that as well brtha 👊👍 I will comment there as well once I'm done, hopefully later today
Thanks for checking out my video and for the advice! The white stain is called Antique White by Varathane. I got it at Home Depot. The red is Barn Red and Blue is Worn Navy.
Good stuff. Thank u
Which flag got the bevel
I honestly can't remember. I can tell you that since then, I prefer to add a chamfer or a round over to the stripes bc it helps prevent ugly glue squeeze out. Also, the added texture looks cooler. Thanks for watching!
Great video and nice job! I love the star jig and flag clamping device. I have been making flags for a couple years now and my process has changes multiple times. For what it is worth: 1.) I use furring strips (1 1/2 X 3/4 x 8 foot) instead of ripping 1" boards. It saves time and the wood is cheaper 2.) I used to glue the stripes together from the front, however have started air nailing each stripe the next and adding wood ribs on back to hold them straight.
Again, great work!
Thanks! And thanks for the ideas. Sometimes I think about using precut material.
When it comes to your jig, How do you keep your downward reinforcement boards from being glued to the top of your flags ?
That's a good question. I honestly haven't had that issue bc I'm careful to minimize the glue squeeze out that comes upward. Also, most of my designs have a round over on along each stripe which also reduces contact at the seems. If this is an issue, a precaution could be putting paste wax on the contract point of the clamping rod. That should keep anything from sticking. Maybe polyurethane also.
@@wooddoofus thanks for the quick reply!! Was curious have you considered not even glueing your stripes and just flipping the flag on its back and glueing and brad nailing the backer strips instead of glueing each stripe individually?
Yes I have considered and tried that. My thought are that the strips have to be very straight for it to work. If there's any bows in the strips then clamping helps square up the final product. But there is definitely a case for gluing on a backer board.
@@wooddoofus you could still use the jig without gluing each stripe just clap down and install the backer boards
Oh I got you. Not a bad idea. Thanks!
Thank you for doing this video. I am beginning the same process and wanted to know exactly what you showed us. I liked flag #3, so you saved me a ton of time, money, and effort. Thank you so much, also that jig is brilliant.
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad that you found it useful!
For me,
My order of preference is
One
Two
Three
Four.
And i like more burn 🔥
Thanks for replying! Yeah, it as I was making these, most folks I showed the pictures to, preferred the rustic look of the raw wood.
Umm, that was in the early a.m. when I had my volume off. On zero sound I made a guess as to what the burn levels were. Oh my
I am just starting to make the flags myself. I like to burn the "colors" more and leave the "white" stripes with less burn. Another thing I tried in addition was a more monotone flag. I did the burning I just talked about them did a white stain to the entire flag and wiped it off. Afterward I hit it with a light and random sanding. It gave the flag a weathered look. Then a coat of satin poly.
Nice! I'm not sure if you can post pics in this comment section, but I'd like to see it.
I had 4 boards of 1x6 8ft long. I planned on making a few flags myself. But,i went ahead and sold the boards and had enough to buy me a new 2021 Camaro!! Lol.🤣
🤣🤣🤣
I like number three! Great job
😎Awesome video!!! I’ve got started making flags about 3 weeks ago & I love the chard flag look 👀!! I’m going to try it!! Thanks for the video!!!!
Thanks for watching!
@@wooddoofus where did you get your wire brush from & is it a coarse or fine brush?
I got the wire brush from the Home Depot. It's pretty coarse. I think I found it with paint scrapers and things like that.
Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing:
Anvil Soft Grip Carbon Block Wire Brush 6 x 19 Rows
www.homedepot.com/p/Anvil-Soft-Grip-Carbon-Block-Wire-Brush-6-x-19-Rows-SB619-ANV/309996634
@@wooddoofus I thought so I get most of my stuff @ Home Depot thanks again
Number 3!
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Hello brtha, Thanks for putting this content out for us to see. I was wondering, what stain did you use for the 'White"? Also , some advice on blotching, When you burn with torch, It best to to burn in one smooth Stroke from one end to other. Once you stop n go back n forth in between It is blotch Heaven. Same goes with staining. Its a bit tough with staining. "This is info I gathered from a couple of months of research on Rustic flag builds and staining so figured id share with you since your sharing with us👍" Even though Your flags still look AMAZING and I def love the work. Great job. Oh and I am going to the local store in a hour or so and get me the material to make the jig you showed on your other vid. God do I need that jig, so thanks again for that as well brtha 👊👍 I will comment there as well once I'm done, hopefully later today
Thanks for checking out my video and for the advice! The white stain is called Antique White by Varathane. I got it at Home Depot. The red is Barn Red and Blue is Worn Navy.
@@wooddoofus Thanks Brtha.
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That's a more classic look!
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