The idea of making a flag case is a fun and new thing to venture into, especially when you want to do something you would later be proud to say self made. It may involve some degree of skill and focus, but nonetheless fun in its own right. Here are a few tips when making a flag case.
First, you should learn how to be gentle. Having a light arm and a gentle touch would make your project more feasible, especially since you are dealing with light materials such as wood and inch-thick materials. For instance, cutting up the wood for your flag case frame would entail a relatively moderate control since a slight deviation or heavy push to the material would have significant implications.
Second, it is wise to use small trim nails and other light material binders. These include wood glue, putty, and other synthetic and non-corrosive materials. Remember that the flag inside the flag case will be vulnerable only to the immediate internal surrounding after being stored, so it is best to not use anything that may cause corrosion or cloth degradation.
Third, it is wise to use a luon or any familiar back board as paneling, especially if you are planning to hang the case on a wall or have it attached with some kind of fixture. Screws and wall mount fixtures may require some holes bored into the back panel, thereby needing a harder and thicker, and perhaps a more sturdier grain structured wood base.
Finally, flag cases’ materials should never be scrimped as it would increase the likelihood of having a flimsy output. In this case, it would be essential to at least use the proper materials, tools, and equipment as stated in any instructional manual. Some of these more common tools are mitre saw, speed square, circular saw, and the like.