How To Build A Patriotic Flag Holder

   
      Hello friends! This is the time of year that I decorate my home with a lot of patriotic things. My living room especially since it has a lot of red in it. It's my favorite color! Since I just received my new Proxxon Table Saw FET I decided to make something using it. I'm making a Patriotic Flag Holder, which could be used as a centerpiece or placed on a mantle. Follow along with me and I'll show you how I made it.

Supplies:

•   Proxxon Table Saw FET
•   Proxxon Delta Sander
•   Scrap lumber  3/4" thick
•   1 wooden bun foot 
•   1/4" drill bit and drill
•   Wood glue
•   Waxing Brush
•   Plaid Apple Barrel Paint  Barn Red, Award Blue, Antique White
•   Plaid Inspirations Wax  Clear and Antique
•   5 Cotton Tea Stained American Flags  7" x 11"

1. Using the Proxxon Table Saw FET I cut 3 squares from my 3/4" scrap lumber. 4', 4 1/2", 5" square.

   2.  Using the Proxxon Delta Sander I rounded over the top edges slightly of each square.

3.  Using the wood glue I glued and stacked them largest to smallest on top.

4. Next I glued the Bun Foot on top of my stack (these can be purchased where they sell furniture building supplies).  Let dry.

5.  Now I drilled the holes for my flags. One on the top and four on the sides drilled at a slight angle.

6. Paint using the Plaid Apple Barrel Paint in a design of your choice. Let dry.

7. Apply a coat of Plaid Inspirations Clear Wax using a waxing brush and let dry. Lastly apply     sparingly the Plaid Inspirations Antique Wax and let dry. Insert the five flags and enjoy!