How to Build a Flag Case

• Gather all of your materials.
• Now, measure and mark cuts on the 1-inch x 4-inch x 8-foot common board according to the cut list.

Follow the above cut list and diagrams for reference as you cut plywood and assemble your flag case.

• Use a circular saw to make the straight cuts on the common board.
• Use a miter saw to cut 45-degree angles into one end of the two shortest boards and both ends of the longest board.

• Assemble the common boards into a triangle shape and trace the profile onto the plywood twice (once for the lid, once for the base).
• Trace the inside of the triangle shape onto the polycarbonate.
• Use the circular saw to make straight cuts on the plywood. For the lid, measure 1 1/2 inches in on each side from one of the plywood pieces.
• Drill a hole for the jig saw on the inside of the traced section.
• Use a jig saw to cut the interior triangle shape from the lid.
• Score the polycarbonate with a knife before snapping over the edge of a table.
• Use a sanding block to smooth any rough edges.

• Stain or paint boards prior to assembly, if desired.
• Allow time to dry completely.

• Build a triangle out of the boards, as shown in diagram above, and secure with a brad nailer (trace the frame onto the plywood to get exact profile for cutting).
• Place the lid on top of the triangle and secure with brad nails.
• Insert polycarbonate inside the box on the lip of the lid.
• Secure with double-sided tape.
• Place folded flag in the box.

• Place the back on top of the case and pre-drill a 1/8-inch hole in each corner of the plywood and case.
• Screw the back onto the case (screws are used so that the folded flag can be easily removed if necessary).