[TwoSkies57]

A little while back, my son-in-laws grandfather passed. Just a real nice guy from all accounts. I had meet the fellow a few times and shared a couple of friendly conversations with him during the holidays and the like, but that was the extent of my getting to know him.
From the pictures that were on display at the wake, it was clear that he and his family took a great deal of pride in his military service in the Marine Corps. Some how or another, the subject of the burial flag came up. One of his daughters pulled me to the side and said she had heard that I do some wood working and would I be interested in doing a display case for the flag.
I told her I'd be happy to

 

[TwoSkies57]

Since my grandson was just a lil fellow, I've had him in the shop. Most of the time doing what lil kids do best...
The last few years though, slowly been kinda showing him the ropes so to speak. We have completed quite a few projects together. When doing something like this flag display case, I like to get everything ready to go, do a dry fit and then take everything apart. Then Luke (grandson) comes and we put it together for a final fit and finish. On this one, he helped with the staining, getting the medals and medal frames in place, putting in the lexan and the back. It seems to give a great feeling of accomplishment and it just makes me smile!

btw: I bought that little black and decker driver for Luke, Its beginning to look like I might have to buy him another one. The darn thing is proving itself to be very, very handy...

 

[fire65]

Yes sir that is nice. You do some good work. NOW, how did you cut out for the round inlay? Liking what I can see of your shop, got any pics of it posted. Thanks for sharing, I really like to see the build when people make things.

 

[Stick486]

wow!!!

 

[Semipro]

Real nice Bill ,always said I was going build some of these just to give away.
Where did you find the medallions?

 

[old55]

Very impressive Bill. Thanks for showing.

 

[jw2170]

That is superb, Bill.

There have been some great flag cases shown on the forum.

 

[Seenya]

Outstanding, Bill!

 

[RainMan 2.0]

Very impressive to say the least Bill . That is sure a nice gesture on your part

 

[TwoSkies57]

Yes sir that is nice. You do some good work. NOW, how did you cut out for the round inlay? Liking what I can see of your shop, got any pics of it posted. Thanks for sharing, I really like to see the build when people make things.

Thank you sir.... I made room for the round medals with a 2 1/2" forster bit. The big bit came in handy for this project. Usually just use it for clock inserts. I would have documented the build had I known it was going to turn out as it did...as far as the shop goes, its little more than a basement shop. fairly well equiped with alot of middle of the road kinda tools and a few top shelfers. size wise its somewhere around 20'x 30'..give or take. takes up about a quarter of my basement.

 

[TwoSkies57]

wow!!!

 

[TwoSkies57]

Real nice Bill ,always said I was going build some of these just to give away.
Where did you find the medallions?

Thanks John... this one is a giveaway... I'm hoping they like it...they are actually quite easy to build and the more basic you make em, the easier and quicker they are. The Medallions were gotten at:

Service Medallions

the medallions are of excellent quality and moulding. Clear, crisp lines. about 2 1/2" in diameter. nice and heavy also. For what you get, the pricing is more than fair IMHO..

 

[TwoSkies57]

Very impressive Bill. Thanks for showing.

Thank you Ross!!

 

[TwoSkies57]

That is superb, Bill.

There have been some great flag cases shown on the forum.

Thank you for the kind words James...

There has been many great cases presented in here. I took a good hard look at Jerry's (Xplorer) cases and like what I saw, so I just kinda threw my own little twist on em.

 

[TwoSkies57]

Outstanding, Bill!

Thank you sir!!

 

[TwoSkies57]

Very impressive to say the least Bill . That is sure a nice gesture on your part

Thank you for the kind words Rick..

.Every now and then you get a chance to do something like this...so when I do, and when I can.. I jump at the opportunity..

 

[Bushwhacker]

Flag display case

A little while back, my son-in-laws grandfather passed. Just a real nice guy from all accounts. I had meet the fellow a few times and shared a couple of friendly conversations with him during the holidays and the like, but that was the extent of my getting to know him.
From the pictures that were on display at the wake, it was clear that he and his family took a great deal of pride in his military service in the Marine Corps. Some how or another, the subject of the burial flag came up. One of his daughters pulled me to the side and said she had heard that I do some wood working and would I be interested in doing a display case for the flag.
I told her I'd be happy to

That is a beautiful piece.

 

[normie2]

Bill, This flag case is absolutely beautiful! You should be very proud and the recipient very grateful. GREAT JOB! Where did you get the medallions?

 

[Bob.H]

Amazing

Beautiful, being in the Military myself this took my breath away. You cannot get that quality and just a sense of pride by purchasing displays like that. Very nice, and Thank You for doing that for a passing Veteran. It means more than most people realize when it comes from your heart, not what you can buy in the store.

Thanks for the pictures.

 

[billyjim]

That is one beautiful Flag Case. The design is unlike any I have seen. Unique and yet simplistic. A great job. Thanks for sharing.

Bill