Flag Case

[jteneyck]

I made this cherry flag case for the relative of a friend to honor a family veteran. The case is 26 x 17 and uses simple mitered corners and slip tenons (I think) to reinforce the corners of the removeable front. The finish was 5 wiped on coats of Waterlox OSF, and it could have used several more as that stuff is very thin, followed by rubbing the outside with brass wool to get a satin sheen. I must say, though, Waterlox looks great on cherry.





The front attaches to the case with dowel locators and magnets set into both the case and front. My CNC made that much easier than if I had had to do that by hand.



The glass shop used every bit of the overage tolerance allowed. It is a very close fit. The edges are seamed to avoid getting cut when handling the glass. As you can see, there are keyholes in the back so the case can be hung vertically or horizontally. The inner partition will be covered with whatever cloth the owner wants.

John

[Gary G™]

Beautiful case.
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[jteneyck]

Beautiful case.
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Thanks.  As in B-17?  

John

[Gary G™]

Thanks.  As in B-17?  

John

You’re welcome.
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[AHill]

Great work and nice touch with the groove. What you refer to as a slip tenon is normally referred to as a spline, which is a very common way to reinforce a mitered joint.

[jteneyck]

Great work and nice touch with the groove.  What you refer to as a slip tenon is normally referred to as a spline, which is a very common way to reinforce a mitered joint.

Yes, of course, a spline.  Thanks.  And that groove is commonly referred to as a rabbett.  I used it to make any inconsistency between the front and case less noticeable.  It does add a nice shadow line as a bonus.  

John