DIY Step-by-step how to make a rustic draped American flag from a 2x12 piece of lumber.

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DIY Step-by-step how to make a rustic draped American flag from a 2x12 piece of lumber.

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2 жыл бұрын

Other woodworkers always ask about these draped flags, so I decided to make a step by step how to make one of these draped rustic wood flags. I got the inspiration to make myself one of these from sparetimewoodworkers channel but have ended up making many since then. These flags are beautiful when finished and always a conversation piece.I hope this flag build video is useful and may inspire others to try it. Below are links to the stencil, frog tape, and dremel bits and torch extension hose I use on my flags. You can use whatever stains you prefer, but I like to use minwax barn red and minwax navy blue. Please feel free to reach out for questions or share your flag pictures with me @hanleytool@gmail.com
Whaline 7 Pieces American Flag 50... www.amazon.com...
I use the large one in this kit.
I use the 106 to outline the stars
Dremel 106 Rotary Tool Accessory... www.amazon.com...
The 107 is what I carve the centers of the stars with.
Dremel 107 EngraDremel 107 Rotary... www.amazon.com...
Hose Torch Kit, Propane/MAPP, 5 Ft Hose www.amazon.com...
I prefer frog tape to help get clean lines
FROGTAPE 1358464 Multi-Surface Painter's Tape with PAINTBLOCK, Medium Adhesion, 1.88" Wide x 60 Yards Long, Green www.amazon.com...

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@scottbyrd2157 28 күн бұрын

Nice work sir! Looks real! Keep up the awesome work and keeping that spirit alive!!

@HanleysHomestead 26 күн бұрын

Thank you

@nilamadsen5552 6 ай бұрын

the best instructional one i have seen...for this project and others as you do a good job explaining and demonstrating

@HanleysHomestead 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Please share if you think it will help others.

@tammygonzales-eastman1564 6 ай бұрын

I would love if you would be able to possibly make a video of the carving part of it a little bit slower would love to see what you’re doing

@_loudtime Ай бұрын

Great tutorial. Looking forward to doing this project with my middle school woodshop classes.

@HanleysHomestead 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching

@MrBigtomp2 4 ай бұрын

Amazing, thank you for sharing

@xmoxdaspot 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Your video is more informative than any I have watched. Keep up the good work.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope it helps others wanting to make these. Please feel free to share it with others.

@thomasnewell4229 2 жыл бұрын

Easily the best draped flag video i have seen well done

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chickenbob7567 Жыл бұрын

If you spray a super light coat of clear before you stain it won't bleed! Still stains normal.

@kennethpierce7304 2 ай бұрын

Perfect. Beautiful work. You Sir are a craftsman.

@HanleysHomestead Ай бұрын

Thank you

@msgajhimelret9496 Жыл бұрын

Great job, very moving... That would be outstanding next to someone's "War Wall" what a tribute .

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@gregjohnson4862 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Thanks so much for adding the measurements for the layout. That’s what took me the longest on my first one.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope this helps some that wants to make them.

@HanleysHomestead 7 ай бұрын

Please share if you think it's helpful to others.

@markholmes1346 Жыл бұрын

Love this flag, I started on one today, hopefully it turns out like yours! It’s beautiful! Thanks for sharing this! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

@HanleysHomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I'm sure it will turn out great. Please share of you think it's helpful to others.

@edwardtimko1583 8 ай бұрын

That is absolutely awesome. I LOVE IT. Im gonna try one in the near future. Great video!!

@HanleysHomestead 8 ай бұрын

THANKS!

@TimothyCabe Жыл бұрын

ROCK ON BRO! GREAT JOB!!

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Tgriggs82 3 ай бұрын

That is amazing I'm going to try one myself great instructions also thank you

@nj4x4fever2 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. The Lawson product cabinets brought back some good memories working in my old mechanical shop. I ordered so much hardware from them when I worked in my vocation back in the day. You truly have this flag business down to a science. Keep up the great work.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Lou13Cyf3r Жыл бұрын

dude. this is too cool. I definetly gotta give this a try. 🇺🇸🤘🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👌🇺🇸👏🇺🇸

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

You should!! Email pics when done!

@Lou13Cyf3r Жыл бұрын

@@HanleysHomestead if I may ask, around about how much do u sell one for??

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

@@Lou13Cyf3r around here about $125

@vinceb9310 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful work

@russellmoss355 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@davidjakubuwski5329 28 күн бұрын

You said you have a problem with bleeding. Prior to staining, if you put just one coat of urethane on the parts that represent the white stripes and along the edges just use a smaller brush, you should avoid any bleeding. It worked for me, but, it's a bit time consuming. You would have to see if the time to profit ratio is feasible. If not, I really do like the torching the bleed areas. God bless and excellent work, sir

@cardawg7164 2 жыл бұрын

What A BEAUTIFUL Job you did! I am impressed and I absolutely loved your video! very detailed and precise! You my friend are an amazing woodworker! The Flag is INCREDIBLE! I look forward to more videos! I am an artist and i love other artists and seeing their creations! Thank you!

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@cardawg7164 Жыл бұрын

@@HanleysHomestead you’re very welcome!! You are Blessed!! Happy Holidays to you and your family..

@mikewatson3018 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. Now that I have measurements will be my spring project. Thank you

@jamesbarlowjr.3762 2 жыл бұрын

Lol that is a lot of measurements. Haha. But looks awesome! 🤝

@roycezeringue3636 6 ай бұрын

how can i get a drawing of this

@mikerobinson9318 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the video.

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@okiewoodcrafting 2 жыл бұрын

I just saw someone in my local woodworking group make one of these and I so want to try it. Thank you for such a well put together video on how its done! Now to convince the husband we need to go to the lumber store lol

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

You should! They are fun to make, messy but fun.

@yourunclesam6780 2 жыл бұрын

Really thank you for add the measurements for the layout. I've really always been trying to figure this out.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it. They are fun to make

@paulawest6556 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@drgranger2 3 ай бұрын

Very nice craftsmanship, thanks for sharing

@LowVlogDrives 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Beautiful!!

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Bob-More-Than-Enough-WC Жыл бұрын

Great Video!! I made one following your instructions and it came out great. I have received a lot of great feedback on it. I did get a little bleed over on the red stain, but a razor blade can scrape it away just fine. Thank you very much for efforts to make this process understandable.

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Glad it was able to help!! Thanks for watching

@russellnentwich8745 2 жыл бұрын

Man that’s really nice and you shared your layout. I am going to make one, thanks. Also, if you use a sharp razor knife and a straightedge you can score your lines before you stain and it really helps with the bleed through as it scores the fibers. Thanks again for sharing!

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I have tried that but i didn't like the way it looked and felt when finished.

@craftygirl4844 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful!

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@markholmes1346 Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful! Thanks for the measurements and low to lay it out! I may have to try it.

@brplatten1273 Жыл бұрын

This flag is awesome

@HanleysHomestead 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@BobBob-eh5sb Жыл бұрын

Very nice job and video! I haven’t seen a draped flag made before. Pretty cool! It turned out great. Thanks for sharing the how to’s with everyone!

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@joecachia1306 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your measurements, as per Peter M's request. I also can"t wait to try and make one

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

They have been added in the description. Thanks for watching!!

@exit67woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

I just made one myself earlier this week and of course now I see the video. Good job explaining and going through. Next one I make I may use a gloss finish as the first one was satin.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

My first couple were satin. But everyone since has been gloss. I have sold dozens of the gloss finish and in my experience most folks like that better. Good luck on your next one.

@midnightsun2483 Жыл бұрын

Wow really nice work

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mattjones3490 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Thanks for your time and instruction. I'll be attempting some of these soon.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good luck on yours!

@laurac4562 Жыл бұрын

looks excellent

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mdoyledesigns Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@garypodobnick3685 20 күн бұрын

Do you sell a pattern with instructions and dimensions… awesome beautiful. I am 75 and my father was a 100 percent disabled veteran from shrapnel in his neck and spine while fighting in the hedgerows in France…. Would like to make one for my daughter and grandkids…. Unbelievably classy

@HanleysHomestead 17 күн бұрын

I do not. If you email me I send you a picture with measurements.

@colleenconrade3156 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful… and thank you SO MUCH for sharing !

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@gailjohnson3544 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I just love your work

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@doncrist2012 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jorgenunez9990 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Sie. You asked about the bleeding of the stains. I saw another video, for a regular flag, were the guy making it made a small cut were to stains were going to meet (were the Union was going to meet the red and white). He said that it was to cut the fibers in the wood, and when he painted it it came out perfect, colors did not bleed into each other. Maybe this can help you.

@lindacarnevale5220 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome flag!! It would be nice if you have a print or layout with the dimensions.

@HanleysHomestead 9 ай бұрын

Email me, and I'll send you a picture of my drawing.

@paulrcreech7731 5 ай бұрын

So cool

@HanleysHomestead 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@CameronTucker06 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful bro!

@HanleysHomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@HanleysHomestead 7 ай бұрын

Please share if you think it's helpful.

@boston1087 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jeremytarter 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video, the measuring will help me out a ton. Would you mind sharing your setup for the burning? I currently use the little blue bottles & tired of it. Yours seems so much more convenient & easy to use

@HanleysHomestead 6 ай бұрын

I'll get that to you.

@michaelowens5529 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649 Жыл бұрын

Look into making a HHO torch. MUCH finer flame than even the micro torch.

@ifiwooddesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Have watched this several times and am planning on attempting this soon. Would have been great to add all parts in description like stencil size, frog tape diameter, dremel head, stain etc as an Amazon affiliated link so everyone benefits.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea. I'll do that in the next couple days. Thanks for watching

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I have added links in the description. Thanks again!

@jeremycaudill6916 2 жыл бұрын

If you are going to be making more than 1 of these, making a template would save you hours of work

@martinrice5299 Жыл бұрын

This is a great project, and I can't wait to try making one. Question though, where did you get that star stencil?

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I bought it off Amazon

@bshort6941 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having so much trouble masking off the lines. Other than that awesome video and thank you for taking the time to share👍

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Trouble as far as what? Spacing? Good contact with the tape?

@bshort6941 2 жыл бұрын

Spacing mainly. Whenever I go over any of the "waves" or the side it changes the angle of the tape if that makes sense.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

@@bshort6941 sure do and that's perfectly fine. When you look at a real draped flag the stripes are not perfectly in line. The first couple I made I made sure the spacing was perfect until one day I took the time to look at a real one now I just make sure that when I start a new stripe its spaced right but then I let the tape follow the wave pattern in the wood.

@bshort6941 2 жыл бұрын

That's kinda what I was thinking. I am sure I will get better the more I try. Thank you again for sharing and also for replying.

@sittingindetroit9204 8 ай бұрын

Is the original board 48"? Love what you did. I am newly retired and trying to make stuff just to give to family, friends and vets.

@HanleysHomestead 8 ай бұрын

Yes, it is. Good luck and have fun with it. Thanks for watching

@michaelokeefe9570 Жыл бұрын

Great job, and extremely helpful in understanding how it all comes together. Can you tell me what size Union stencil you've used from the Amazon seven-pack?

@HanleysHomestead 11 ай бұрын

The large one in that kit

@tractortinkerer11 5 ай бұрын

Curious what stain and color ( name ) you used. Great video, thanks.

@HanleysHomestead 5 ай бұрын

Everything should be listed in the description. Thanks for watching

@user-hj5mu7jj2j 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!!!! Do you sand by hand?

@HanleysHomestead 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I only hand sand the areas that are too hard to reach with my sander, and also between clear coats.

@user-hj5mu7jj2j 10 ай бұрын

I meant to ask how you sand between clear coats, by hand or electric sander? Thanks@@HanleysHomestead

@HanleysHomestead 10 ай бұрын

@@user-hj5mu7jj2j by hand

@brandoncramer9470 11 ай бұрын

Flag looks amazing. I’ve done wavy flags and have been thinking at trying this. What is stencil did you do for the stars?

@HanleysHomestead 11 ай бұрын

Everything I used should be listed in the description.

@macgyver3234 8 ай бұрын

Great video, great work! What stains are you using?

@HanleysHomestead 8 ай бұрын

Everything is in the description. Thanks for watching

@bennyestep1074 2 жыл бұрын

That's some nice work I'm having trouble figuring out how to put the stripes on any advice thank you

@ChristianCMC Жыл бұрын

Man. Awesome work. It looks fantastic. I was a little bit confused by the layout, but it makes sense in the end. How many hours do you have into it? Not including drying overnight?

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

That all depends on how carried away I get with carving and shaping the waves. I try to have less than 3.5 hours not counting any dry times. Counting dry times and sanding between coats, it's a few days start to finish.

@ChristianCMC Жыл бұрын

@@HanleysHomestead It's worth it. I think I would waste alot of 2x12 boards trying to get it to look like that. Amazing.

@toddpeterson1673 4 ай бұрын

What are you selling these for? Like the star layout, becausethey make sense when blowing.....

@HanleysHomestead 4 ай бұрын

I was selling for $125

@kuhfuss33 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Best detail I've seen! Any chance you could share or link the torches you use? Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing more.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll get those links and send them to you in the next day or so.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Bernzomatic BZ8250HT Trigger-Start Hose Torch www.amazon.com/dp/B001OLVPOY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_9H8KWHWAJF5C9JAMQ98P

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

www.lawsonproducts.com/lawson/Stingray-Mini-Butane-Torch-Self-Igniting/P88587.lp

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy these small torches much cheaper but I use to sell these when I worked at Lawson and they are a great torch.

@kyleb2394 25 күн бұрын

You have a layout of the sizes ? Like digram ?

@HanleysHomestead 17 күн бұрын

Send me an email, and I'll get you a picture.

@oliverseamus4133 2 жыл бұрын

Use razor blades instead of tape. Rubber mallet in a line into wood. Leave in while staining

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I tried that method and didn't care for it. I found that tape and fire gives it a better worn look.

@Tgriggs82 3 ай бұрын

Just one question do you cut off the pet from the measurement 4" down to 39

@Roamateaze 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work sir… what/where stain did you use, mainly the blue. Thanks

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Minwax Navy blue is what I used.

@jeffreygledhill92 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! What size is the star stencil?

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

I have links for those in the description

@danstacey7010 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mr. Hanley do you wet or dry sand your clear coats. Thank You Dan

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I always dry sanded.

@Jory-Forsberg 5 ай бұрын

What did you use to get that great shine??

@HanleysHomestead 5 ай бұрын

Spar urethane in gloss

@Jory-Forsberg 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!!! Thank you! Watched this video and made my first one today.

@arizonaheatwave4080 Жыл бұрын

Try a pre stain conditioner first before applying the color

@user-kv3pu2ug3w 8 ай бұрын

What did you use as far as Coating it to get the shinny look?????

@HanleysHomestead 8 ай бұрын

Helmsman spar urethane in gloss

@user-kv3pu2ug3w 8 ай бұрын

@@HanleysHomestead Thank you!!!

@karlchristeleit7102 2 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic, do you have the measurements/written instructions somewhere???

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and I have pictures with the measurements somewhere. Send me your email and I'll find them and send it to you

@kyleb2394 Жыл бұрын

Looking for the measurements written down if they available

@artday610 Жыл бұрын

Do you have the measurements written down where you could send them to me?

@josephcherne3647 Жыл бұрын

@@HanleysHomestead I'm getting ready to start this project and would also apprciate whatever you sent to Karl to help me out, this will be the 1st time I try something this intricate. Thanks so much for posting this.

@detroitgator1 Жыл бұрын

Was told to paint with clear coat over the edge of the paint and it will seal so there is no bleed thru and paint, pull off your tape and clean edge

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Are you saying a coat of clear first?

@detroitgator1 Жыл бұрын

@@HanleysHomestead not over the whole project. Put the tape down like you do, then, just over the seam of the tape where you want the crisp edge, apply a thin strip of poly. When dry, paint as you normally would as the poly will accept the paint but prevent it from bleeding under the tape. Try it on some scrap piece and see how the stain works on the poly. The trick works on painting moldings and baseboards.

@detroitgator1 Жыл бұрын

@@HanleysHomestead I just was watching another video and the guy used a coat of modge podge over the area to seal the tape instead of the varnish

@mustangshelby4423 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍 Just one question where did you get the stump of your logo looking to get one with my logo. Thanks

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered that from rubberstamps.net. I was very impressed with the small detail it shows, and is was pretty cheap.

@mustangshelby4423 2 жыл бұрын

@@HanleysHomestead thank you do much

@roycezeringue3636 7 ай бұрын

i see this was a will back do you have a print out for the pattern ?

@Nonyabusiness911 3 ай бұрын

The rough edges could easily just be part of the flag, the knot also

@JJ-yq6gr 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I would loke to see the layout on paper with measurements and cut depths. A little hard for me to visualize the layout from the video.

@danstacey7010 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what type clear coat you put on the drapped flag also do you use that product on all flags thank you i am working on my fisrt flag ever.Thank you for sharing these videos.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I used gloss spar urethane on everything. It's great for exterior, I think it gives a better finish than most polyurethanes. I've tried different ones, but Helsman is my favorite

@danstacey7010 2 жыл бұрын

@@HanleysHomestead Do you use the oil base and your reasons to use the oil base .I think after little reading iwill use oil based . thank you again will wait for anser will have more questions later

@boston1087 2 жыл бұрын

How wide is that Spacer that you use for the stripes

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Same width as the tape.

@roykuhn973 6 ай бұрын

What color of blue do you use sir?

@HanleysHomestead 6 ай бұрын

Everything should be listed in the description.

@skeeyeefishin4429 7 ай бұрын

What clear coat do you use on your flags, I find that the minwax polyurethane seems to rub some of my stain out

@HanleysHomestead 7 ай бұрын

Spar urethane. Should be in the description

@randallquaintance8625 2 жыл бұрын

Was wondering how big your stars are on the drap flag great video

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Are you wanting to know the actual height of the stars or size of the template?

@randallquaintance8625 2 жыл бұрын

@@HanleysHomestead the size of the stars themselves going to try something a little different so when you have time could you let me know thanks buddy once again great video

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

@@randallquaintance8625 pretty sure they are 1¼" but I'll double check when I get back

@joshstueven6505 Жыл бұрын

Use razor blades in-between your colors. Gently tap the razor blade into the wood, and the stain won't bleed. You'll never see the razor blade line either.

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

I've tried that but didn't like it. I don't get much bleed through anyways so using the torch to blend it works well.

@joshstueven6505 Жыл бұрын

You do amazing work my man. Keep it up

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

@@joshstueven6505 thank you

@joegadget670 Жыл бұрын

It turned out ok. Would have been better if the wood grain went along with the stripes.

@hereforthecomments456 6 ай бұрын

lol that was rude

@tammygonzales-eastman1564 6 ай бұрын

Do u get all 50 stars on there

@HanleysHomestead 6 ай бұрын

No. Since it is too replicate a draped flag with folds, you don't want all 50.

@danstacey7010 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have talked to you before Iam going to buy my stain this week do you use oil or water base stain on the flags.Thank you for answering my question have a great day Dan

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, The American flags were done with oil based stains. Good luck on yours!

@TheWeekendMedic 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your stain colors - what make/colors are those?

@TheWeekendMedic 2 жыл бұрын

and then I expand the description, and there it is. Thanks!

@dwaynebell7167 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice flag!!!!! Do you sell the pattern i would love to build a few for friends.

@HanleysHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I do not sell them. I will try to get you a couple pictures if that helps. Just send me your email

@MCNdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

can you show a picture of the layout, i got lost about half way through

@user-zc8wh4ee3h 6 ай бұрын

Where do you get the colored stains?

@HanleysHomestead 6 ай бұрын

Lowe's

@brianpruitt1015 Жыл бұрын

what size are your stars on your stencil? My stencil has 1 1/4 " but just by laying the stencil over the flag it looks like there will be too many stars.

@HanleysHomestead Жыл бұрын

Mine are 1⅛.