Select the right size of the flag that you will be making the flag display case for since accuracy is your main objective. There are several dimensions available for a burial flag namely 3 x 5 feet, 4 x 6 feet and 5 x 9 feet.
The horizontal dimensions have to be taken first, followed by a couple of diagonal dimensions. The folded flag also has to be measured according to the thickness.
The bottom of the flag display case will measure about 24 inches, the thickness is about 2.75 inches and the diagonal measurement is 24 inches.
Choose the right type of wood needed for the display case. The most commonly used is oak.
Oak usually measures 3.5 inches if you only get a quarter of a piece. This is an ideal cut. Beginners should start with wood measuring 8 feet long.
Once you have the triangular flag, you have to cut the angles by 45 degrees. The best tool will be a circular or miter saw.
The bottom of the flag will be 24 inches as well as the inner measurement of the 45-degree cuts. The board length is 24.5 inches.
The remaining board should span about 6 feet. Wood generally has a grain pattern so you can employ a number of techniques to improve the appearance of the flag case.
The longest part of the 6-foot board will be the long point of the angle.
Using these angles, the measurement should be about 16.75 inches from one short point to the next.