Our son, Earl K., who is making a career in the U.S. Air Force, was recently promoted to Tech Sgt., and needless to say, I'm very proud of him. I have been looking for an interesting design for a flag/award case that will house his retirement flag in a few years as well as ribbons, medals, and challenge coins he has or will receive. I ran across one several months ago. Having done a lot of projects having straight lines and square corners over the years, I thought it might be interesting to tackle some curves and more complex angles. This piece REALLY provided that challenge, and, in fact, I nearly dropped the idea several times during the project. It didn't really seem appropriate though to give up and buy one, so I stayed at it. Finished this week, my wife and I will deliver it to him in Atlanta.
The case is solid cherry. The design as adapted features a door in the shape of an Air Force enlisted chevron. Five segments are joined as a face-frame using double biscuits. It is mounted using a 20" piano hinge. One magnet catch holds the door closed.
The main case is basically a rectangular frame box (through-cut dovetails) with triangular sections added to the top and bottom. The main display panel is cork bulletin-board material laminated to plywood and covered with blue felt. This makes it possible to "tack" or use velcro for display of items. There are 2 grooved shelves for coins and medallions and an additional space at the bottom for a small cup, etc. Overall size is 35" X 19"; depth 3.75".
The finish is several coats of tung oil and a coat of Johnson's paste wax. It mounts to the wall using a French cleat.
Needless to say, this was a labor of love and pride. I'd be interested in any comments, criticisms, etc. Thanks for looking!
The case is solid cherry. The design as adapted features a door in the shape of an Air Force enlisted chevron. Five segments are joined as a face-frame using double biscuits. It is mounted using a 20" piano hinge. One magnet catch holds the door closed.
The main case is basically a rectangular frame box (through-cut dovetails) with triangular sections added to the top and bottom. The main display panel is cork bulletin-board material laminated to plywood and covered with blue felt. This makes it possible to "tack" or use velcro for display of items. There are 2 grooved shelves for coins and medallions and an additional space at the bottom for a small cup, etc. Overall size is 35" X 19"; depth 3.75".
The finish is several coats of tung oil and a coat of Johnson's paste wax. It mounts to the wall using a French cleat.
Needless to say, this was a labor of love and pride. I'd be interested in any comments, criticisms, etc. Thanks for looking!
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