Walnut Flag Cases

With respect for our lost loved ones who put service of country above self, we offer handmade memorial flag frames and custom made memorial flag frame cases. Here is our handmade, walnut, memorial case.

The attention to detail is unparalleled. The amount of care put into making these frames reflects the amount of respect we share for our men and women that have served this great country.

Each flag case starts as a rough sawn board of walnut, usually four quarter. The board is inspected, marked and rough cut. We’re looking out for knots, inconsistent grain and sap wood (light or high contrasting sections of the board).

The sections of rough cut boards are then jointed to give a square edge, planed to thickness and milled to the correct profile. In this case, the profile is three quarters by three and a quarter. We need the depth for the thickness of the flag. Sometimes we need the depth for the shadowbox design which can include medals, plaques, photos, and objects.

Once the profile is made we cut the corners to the base of the triangle. Using a twenty-two and a half degree jig we can cut the bottom two angles of the triangle on a table saw. Next are the angles for the sides of the trianlge. We start with the twenty-two and a half angles and then cut the fourty-five degree angles last. We, sort of, sneak up on the cuts by measuring, marking and testing.

At this point, the triangle and the shadowbox portions are ready for glue up. We apply glue to each end of the rails and apply pressure with band clamps. Once dry we add a few metal v-nails to the bottom for added structural support. Once the triangle and the shadowbox are done they get set aside while we work on the decorative features that give the case it’s pleasing shape and proportions.

The bottom section is shaped using a Roman Ogee bit and is about one half inch proud of the shadowbox portion. This portion is about seven-eighths in thickness. The mid section is about three eighths thickness and it’s edges rounded over. This portion is about one quarter inch proud of the triangle base. All sections are carefully sanded to two-twenty grit.

The separate sections are clamped together and once we are satisfied with the spacing, holes are pre-drilled. Marks may be made to reference top, bottom, front and back. Then we oil and wait. After twenty-four hours we can assemble the sections by clamping and using the pre-drilled holes for adding the appropriate size wood screws.

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