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Great looking flag case that has a much more finished look tham most. I like the protractor idea on your disc sander,could you share where you got that Lefty?

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Jim,

As for the idea, I guess the Lord gave it to me! I did see an idea for a shooting board that was adjustable between 90 and 45 degrees, but it didn’t include a scale. For the protractor, I just typed in protractor images in the search engine and selected this. I had to split the image to make the scale accurate because of where the pivot point is.

L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Very nice lefty,
I like that base.

Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.

Thanks Bently. I did a bunch of prototypes to come up with the final solution. (A very smart husband gave me a lot of good ideas on how to achieve it.)

L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Thanks Lefty!

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You’re welcome Jim.

L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Such a wonderful project, well done tribute. Very neat to use the maple to make the plywood.  
Thanks BB1.
L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Nicely done. A great honor. 

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

really like your clamping jig!

Nice job.


Petey

Thanks Ryan and Pete.
Pete, I'm still waiting for another reason to use that clamping jig!
L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

L/W- when i get around to it i'll make one or buy one.

I have made a lot of flag cases, closing those joints is hard to do.


Petey

The case is one of the best I’ve seen. Your jigs and techniques are great and thanks for the tip on getting out dents w/the damp cloth and the iron. Will save that one. 

James McIntyre

real nice case LWLL. i love how you did the base. 

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Thanks James and Pottz.  I was pretty pleased with the results . . . even if it took me months to complete, with numerous mock-ups to try out methods and jigs.
L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Neat project and an equally great write up.

Even if people don't need a flag, many may get inspired by your sanding jig,

clamping clues,

I'm also gobsmacked at how many people still don't know

about the iron/wet rag method... nice subtle toss in info.

Cheap and woodwortking in the same sentenc is an oxymoron!

Thanks everyone for your comments.  Pete, I can't take credit for the idea.  I found it while collecting ideas to send to my brother to see what he would like.  Mine isn't identical to the idea, but was inspired by it.
L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Nice case! I'm in love with the way you did the splines, going full wrap is clever! 
I wish we did something like this downunder 🇦🇺 to honour our families veterans service. 
It’s so good, thank you sir!

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