How to Make an AMERICAN Flag TWO WAYS!

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How to Make an AMERICAN Flag TWO WAYS!

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Күн бұрын

In this video, I show you TWO WAYS to make an American flag out of wood so you can decide which one you want to make! One flag is quick and easy, made out of plywood, and requires minimal tools. The other flag is a little more advanced and takes more time. One of them also has a REALLY NEAT feature that you've got to check out. Whichever flag you choose to make, I know you'll have a BLAST doing it! Come check it out!
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Materials list
Wood: Half sheet of 1/2" plywood (cut to 19.5"x37") OR (1) 8' 1x10
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Bluefire Torch: amzn.to/3yGppGI
Water-based wood stain (Navy blue, crimson, white)
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White semi-gloss spray paint: amzn.to/3agVQC6
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Wire for hanging, panhead screws, washers OR sawtooth hangers
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@Thecampbells0622-pm7bv Жыл бұрын

Quick tip although you probably already know by now. Whatever you burn on the front, burn on the back. It will help the warping. When you burn you are draining all the moisture from that side so it will cup upward if you only burn the front. I did this on so many of my flags. Hope it helps!

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

That IS a great tip! Thanks for sharing!

@user-sn9zu9ow3g 14 күн бұрын

When I made mine I used 1x2 boards. I also used a stainless steel stencil for the stars and a Dremel while the stencil was clamped in place. Much easier than the mylar.

@patriot-maker 11 күн бұрын

Good tips!

@patrickwoodco Жыл бұрын

Nice to see people learning while making the flags. Dremel makes a little torch that is useful for burning the stars. Runs on butane. 👍

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Great recommendation! Thanks!

@corybussan5386 10 ай бұрын

we like the one on the right the best!

@patriot-maker 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@gaylewilliams7353 Ай бұрын

I just found your channel. I really enjoyed seeing how you make flags. Everyone has their favorite way. I've been making flags for several years and started with your second way. I used a flex shaft with the Dremel and it helped a lot since it's smaller and easier to hold. But since I have arthritis in my hands, it would take almost 2 hours to carve the stars. I had to stop doing it that way and got a Cricut and make a stencil and spray paint the stars now. I really loved the hand carved look, but just couldn't do it. I still scorch the stripes. The painted stars look good even though they aren't scorched. I sell them at the local farmers market. I may try the plywood method. Looks interesting. Thank you for your service!!! Happy Fourth of July a year later! 🤩

@patriot-maker Ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m with you - using a Dremel for the stars takes forever and not worth it if you’re selling them. Happy 4th of July!

@danielhanawalt4998 2 ай бұрын

I've watched a few videos of making flags. Seems there's no one technique that fits everyone's fancy of how to. I like the first one you did best.

@patriot-maker 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! That’s the beauty of woodworking - there’s many ways to do something.

@guybowers9094 Жыл бұрын

They both are great so if would be hard to decide which one. I think one could go either way just fine depending on the application or the customer

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

I totally agree, but if I could afford a little bit more expensive one I would go with the Saw Stop contractor saw. Not only will it help you keep all your digits, but I think it takes a dado blade, too.

@reebuilders Жыл бұрын

Since still you read the comments. Stencil the stars on by dry sponging white paint and a makeup sponge. It’s a lot faster than drawing them on. I do all my flags by hand as instead of my cnc. I Like the human touch and imperfection . The stencil trick was going to be a social media hack for my instagram account, except work, parenting, and hobby building leaves little time for the social media at the moment. Nice video, definitely appreciate it from know just how much time goes into the video.

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great tip about the sponge!

@girlssoftball2707 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful work! I’ve made my share of these…it’s some work but each one I make has different character than the other one…

@patriot-maker 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I agree.

@Dunechaser1 5 ай бұрын

Have you tried sandblasting the stars using a stainless steel stencil?

@patriot-maker 5 ай бұрын

No but that sounds AWESOME! I wish I had the equipment to do that!

@susanhughes9139 2 жыл бұрын

Great, informative video! I still can't decide which one I like best. They are both outstanding! (love your tshirt too)!

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@susanhughes9139 Жыл бұрын

These are really great!!! Like the idea of the outlet too!

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TraciJ1984 3 ай бұрын

I loved this. Thank you for sharing. I am trying the harder one today 🙏 I knew you were military before you said it. Hooah! I'm an Army veteran .

@patriot-maker 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Have fun! And thank you for your service!

@Big88Country 2 ай бұрын

Both flags look great!! Semper Fi Brother! New Sub. Retired from the Corps in 03, and I'm retiring at the end of this month for good, hopefully!! I'll be doing both these projects to fill my time between cross country RV trips!

@patriot-maker 2 ай бұрын

Semper Fi! Thanks for your service! How exciting to be in double retirement! RV’ing and woodworking sounds like an awesome retirement!!

@Big88Country 2 ай бұрын

@@patriot-maker Thanks for your service Brother!!

@bonniemankins661 8 ай бұрын

Very beautiful

@patriot-maker 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@billkiessel6682 Жыл бұрын

well done! Thank you for your service.

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@davidcrespo8162 8 ай бұрын

Had an idea on the first and easy one you did. How about drilling a bunch of little holes throughout the entire flag so that with the led lights on it goes through? I’m definitely going to do this!

@patriot-maker 8 ай бұрын

That sounds awesome! Great idea!

@davidcrespo8162 8 ай бұрын

@@patriot-maker you have to do video cause I’m dying to see what it looks like now!💪🇺🇸

@kennymartin379 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing I like the one on the right

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@michaeldriskell6431 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Was the stain that you purchased, solid or semi transparent?

@patriot-maker 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s a semi-transparent wood finish. Lowe’s item #1658611.

@derekharp2805 Жыл бұрын

Great work! Question, why didn't you just use the stencil while attached to fill in your stars? Why outline and remove the stencil? Thank you for your service.

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I didn’t want to hit the stencil with the Dremel. If I had, I wouldn’t have been able to reuse the stencil because the stars would get messed up.

@hammertimetravel5409 Жыл бұрын

Was a little stressed out with carving the stars. Thanks for this

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

It was super stressful the first time for me, too!

@lightningfisher8177 7 ай бұрын

do some then come back and do some more.

@PhoenixCustomsWoodworking Жыл бұрын

I know Im a few months late to this video, but I like what I see. Im just getting my wood shop up and running out of my garage. I have all the necessary tools and saws, but Im having a hard time deciding on what direction I want to go with flags. Tonight after watching this video and others, I think I have a direction Im going to use combining some of your ideas, along with others. Once Im finished I think itll come out great, but Ill have to see how its received by an audience of my peers. GM3 (SW) James Ducat USN 2000/2004

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for your service!

@raymondchapman4160 4 ай бұрын

Good work great video

@patriot-maker 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@sflagg0817 Жыл бұрын

Great build, also great choice of movies, also thank you for your service

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Haha. Thanks!

@sflagg0817 Жыл бұрын

@@patriot-maker very quick response time lol I’m usually up about 03:30 or so and watch KZfaq videos before I leave for work, I made 3 mini flag builds Max F I believe I he had a good channel.

@luck5435 Жыл бұрын

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@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Me gusta mucho!

@scmckaug Жыл бұрын

Great Video and Information. Flags look Awesome!

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@robertspina4503 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@greg.g2655 2 ай бұрын

Were did you get the stencil? And awesome video👍

@patriot-maker 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I got it off Amazon. The link to it is in the description.

@kenbradshaw7585 Жыл бұрын

The plywood version will hardly ever stay flat because of climate change, the same is true with the individual stripe version, the new lumber will warp, to prevent most of this I glue and nail every strip together and use 4 backer boards.

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I kept one of each so I’ll keep an eye on them.

@Orion9993 Жыл бұрын

Great job, love the patriot theme!

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@ptsdbushcraftfaith2300 Жыл бұрын

Well done sir!

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love your channel title!

@pteddie6965 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the video. I'm looking forward to more patriotic builds. I have just subscribed. Thanks for the video.

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Let me know if you have any suggestions or would like to see anything specific. I’m on the road right now, but when I get home I’ll get back after it!

@dlealchicago Жыл бұрын

I love that stain white stripes!! What brand and color name white is it??

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s Minwax wood finish, semi-transparent color stain, pure white. I got mine at Lowe’s (item #1658611).

@danklein8587 8 ай бұрын

I wonder why you did not spray a clear coat over the stars on the first flag ? I loved this video and I have the skills to make these and I will. Thank You.

@patriot-maker 8 ай бұрын

I think I did spray clear coat over it all after I did the stars. I must not have recorded that. Happy building!

@danklein8587 8 ай бұрын

@@patriot-maker Thanks for your reply

@janbaker9418 Жыл бұрын

I li no e both but doing the second but how long did you cut the 1 1/2 inch strips

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

The long ones are 37" and the short ones are 22". The full plans are linked in the description.

@mlr080965 5 ай бұрын

Maybe use propane instead of map gas. Map burns hotter ( huge difference in price also) propane $3 to map $10

@patriot-maker 5 ай бұрын

Great idea, thanks!

@mike1968442 11 ай бұрын

USN 1984-2004!

@patriot-maker 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service!

@dfrf20002 Жыл бұрын

Hi. What kind of wood did you use? My burns are terrible

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

I just use white wood boards from Lowe’s (item #940)

@raymondchapman4160 4 ай бұрын

What are the name of the stains?

@patriot-maker 4 ай бұрын

Navy Blue, Crimson, and white

@raymondchapman4160 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@dtanner7 Жыл бұрын

I notice that most flag videos also don’t do the union as one separate rectangle. Out of curiosity why is this?

@patriot-maker Жыл бұрын

That's a great question, and I'm not sure why that is, but that's exactly what I did for my American flag home plate video. But that was a smaller flag, so maybe that's why.