How to Build a Thin Blue Line Flag (DIY)

[@bubbastewart456]

Matt, after putting the stencil down with your choice of adhesive, put a coat of the background color on first. In this video it would have been black. That way the bleed through is the same color as your background. Let it dry and it will seal up any "gaps" between the stencil and the background. Then apply your over coat and it shouldnt bleed through since your gaps are full of the background color.

[@731Woodworks]

thanks for the tip!

[@amateurbuilds682]

That’s genius I’m gonna try it

[@Everyday_Railroading]

Such a logical idea. Thanks for the reply, will use this method for my stenciling. Thanks!

[@strycian]

Does the stencil just peel away or would you need a razor to get it off after that?

[@goodlifefurnitureco5150]

Yes, exactly I was gonna say the same thing. I’ve done that before on furniture.

[@ericwalker3459]

I have been watching you for the last few weeks. So glad that I was lucky enough to be able to. Your projects are so spot on. And I enjoy standing up for what you believe in. Thanks

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola! 🖐 Really nice Flag!!! Thank you for serving, I know you are retired now but I appreciate your service. My son is an officer, I appreciate all those who have served and currently serve. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊

[@shannonboydjr7682]

Thank you for sharing. A police officer in my town got shot in the head a few days ago and it was all over the news. I believe she is still alive but on a ventilator. My family owns a small bar/restaurant and next weekend we’re having an auction and all the money is going to her family to help in any way it can. This lady has been into our restaurant before when off duty so I’m going to build an ice chest for drinks and the top of the lid is going to be this flag. I’ve built an ice chest before and it turned out really well. It was actually my first project I had ever done. Hopefully this next one that I’ll make with the blue line flag on it will sell for a good price at the auction to help her family. Thank you again for this tutorial

[@eplmccain]

It's amazing how far you've come since this video. Keep up the good work.

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks!

[@krischristenson1076]

This is awesome. I am also a Police Officer and had to tell you what an inspiration you are, my man. I am very new to woodworking and still trying to learn all the basics. Your videos are EXTREMELY helpful! Keep up the good work, bud!

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sylvania104]

Great job 731, as a veteran and an LEO, much love, keep it up!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@pc7377]

Hey bro, use some Easy Tack re-positional adhesive spray for the stencil to keep in place. No bleed over and you don't to hold it down

[@cibinsane]

I use reverse stencils. I make them on my cricut and paint the union white first then apply the star decals then paint what ever color. Works pretty good

[@brentboster7730]

I live in Arkansas too, in the Fort Smith area. Try using stencil adhesive for the union, thats what I've found to work best for spraying my stars, I also have the same stencil set you use.

[@731Woodworks]

Hello neighbor

[@nightshade9977]

NWA here!!

[@hollybailey5860]

I live in Arkansas too! Just south of Ash Flat. My husband is the head of CID for our sheriff's department and I was looking for some Christmas gift ideas for the Sheriff and Chief that I could make. This will be perfect!!! I'm excited to get the paint and get to work!!

[@731Woodworks]

glad it helped

[@hollybailey5860]

Thank you for the beginner friendly instructions! What are the dimensions of the final product?

[@731Woodworks]

Approximately 37” x 20”

[@731Woodworks]

Approximately 37”x20”

[@731Woodworks]

Approximately 37”x20”

[@gregcorrell396]

When spraying the stars could you use a light spray adhesive to maybe seal stencil to board then peel off

[@wadebirt6012]

To do my stars I learned that my favorite way is to get a cheap roll of tac paper from Dollar Tree and by using the Crikut, cut out all my stars and carefully lay it on the union. I can then dab paint it or spray it. , carefully peel of the stencil and throw it away. It's the cheapest and easiest way I've found and I nearly never get any bleed over.

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks! I just got a Cricut for Christmas. I've been playing with stencils using the Cricut Stencil Vinyl. It works great! No bleed!

[@Jazz1959]

Use stencil bonding spray. It’s a sticky stuff you spray on back of stencil. Holds it down no bleeding through.

[@731Woodworks]

thank you

[@TheHallbjorn]

I wonder if you could hot glue washers in the gaps between the stencil stars to help keep the cutouts weighed down to minimize the bleed.

[@731Woodworks]

Possibly

[@stevedarnell8444]

I’m just seeing this so I’m two years behind, but if you put painters tape over your field, then you could tape you stencil over that and cut out your stars with an exact o knife. Then when you paint you want get the over spay. It might be more work but you might get a better product.

[@731Woodworks]

Good tip. Thanks

[@johnharper5091]

I found that after you put the stencil on paint or satin it the same color as the union is let it dry than go back and paint it whatever color you want should stop the paint from bleeding

[@731Woodworks]

thank you

[@richiesouther4273]

Use modge podge on your stencil before painting. It will fill the gaps under the stars and drys clear. After the modge podge drys, you can add the paint with no worry of bleeding.

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks for the tip. I’m using this now to stencil kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGHXoqN_d7OEis0

[@johnmcintosh9070]

Just a couple questions & ideas. When you use the Elmers Craft Bond, once you set the stencil do you apply several light coats or just one decent coat and how long did you let the stencil stay on the project. Although I went with you directions on the glue up, the next one I think I’m going to do biscuit joints on the stripes and on the bottom section of the Union. I had a left over piece of 1x12 that was perfect for the union. This eliminated the two 1x6 and hopefully eliminates the bleed over. Really enjoy the site, keep up the great work.

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks! Biscuits would be a better choice. I used 1 light coat of craft bond. I have changed the way I do my flags since this video. For the union I use a piece of 3/4 inch sanded birch plywood. That way it is one solid piece and easier to stencil. For the stencil, I now use my own stencils that stick on, see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGHXoqN_d7OEis0

[@rogerwallace3188]

Hey brother it's nice to see a fellow Arkansan on you tube. I just ordered the star template stencil, I have been making the flags with the small craft wood stars and gluing them on, its a pain in the but to measure them out and get them straight. This way looks so much easier. I will take some pictures of my flags and upload them to you. I really enjoy watching your videos and hope you do well in the coming year.

[@camprose]

Matt I love watching your older vides compared to your current ones... much better production, you have come a long way!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you.

[@bushman4543]

This one of the better wood sites out there. Great to see the list of materials, tools, etc... Thanks!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@dbrimmage237]

Apply stencil with spray tack and then seal the star field with either clear spray or the color of the field and normally will prevent bleed

[@gregoryhilliardjr7545]

Do you recommend using the 2x6 like in your other video or the 1x4 you used here? How many boards would you need to buy to do this project?

[@731Woodworks]

I like to use 2x6's. I think it takes 2

[@BlackNinjaDroid]

So, I pose this question to all those that think this is defacing OUR Flag; What do color blind people see? Do they see a defaced flag, or do they see the American Flag & know immediately what it is & what it represents? I was fortunate to have served in the Marine Corps during a time of peace, and I hold ALL who have served, past, present & future in the highest regards. I personally feel this is a fantastic way to honor those that have served, do serve, or will serve OUR country and it's citizens, domestic and abroad. Why shouldn't OUR Flag show a little uniqueness as WE are ALL unique ourselves. Keep up the great work! Semper Fi.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate your comment but more importantly, I appreciate your service!

[@tomman1718]

Wow, i guess we just make the flag anything we want. No boundaries.

[@firefighterrobbie]

@@tomman1718 I am a firefighter and the Thin Red Line represents honoring the person that has passed in the line of duty. So does the Thin Blue Line for Law Enforcement. I do not think that making of a flag with these strips in them is any disrespect to our American Flag at all. Please read up on the two different flags, The Thin Red & The Thin Blue Line and you will understand better.

[@firefighterrobbie]

@@tomman1718 www.patriotwood.com/blogs/news/83224135-what-does-the-thin-red-line-mean-for-firefighters

[@tomman1718]

@@firefighterrobbie I understand what you are saying, but the blue line takes it to far. In a town in new Hampshire they painted the "blue" line on a street without asking the town folk. It was removed, we should also have a memorial for all the unarmed citizen kill by police. I would never desecrate..

[@justinlloyd3921]

Do you have the union glued together when you put the stencil on to paint the stars or is it just clamped then put the stencil paint the stars and take the 2 peices to the rest of the flag glue it then and clamp it? Thank you for all your help

[@rickysera2985]

@731 woodworks How much do you sell this flag for? And where can I buy it at? I cant find it on Etsy

[@731Woodworks]

I’m not taking orders right now. Check out my friend Jeremy here twistedoaksflagco.com

[@ericolsen9799]

Great video. How long do you let the glue dry before you flip the flag over??

[@731Woodworks]

I typically give it about 20-30 minutes. Not a long time. Just enough time for the glue to set a little.

[@garretttaverna8327]

I only see the information for the blue paint in the description. Could you provide information on all three paints you used, color and gloss levels?

[@731Woodworks]

The black is just Sherwin Williams Ovation brand black. The white is a grab and go Glidden from Wal-Mart.

[@brandonbeck183]

On your stencil paint the same color as the back ground color, let it dry, then paint the white stars. When you do that it seals around the stencil to prevent the white from bleeding under. This is what I have found works for me.

[@731Woodworks]

brandon beck Awesome! Thanks for the tip. So on this flag for instance, you would spray paint the black and leave the stencil in place and let the black dry. Then spray the white?

[@brandonbeck183]

That is correct.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you!!

[@mikeledee8786]

Great Information. When I cut my wood slats for a wood flag I end up with a few slats that are crooked (curved), don't know why, causing me to not use that wood or if the crook is not too bad to clamp the slats together tight that results in uneven surface, any suggestion on this issue? Thanks.

[@731Woodworks]

It happens sometimes. Not anything you can do.

[@mikeledee8786]

So I guess those get used for back boards or something else?

[@731Woodworks]

Yes or fire wood lol Sometimes a board has tension that gets released when you cut it and the board bows. It sucks because you have no clue until you rip the board

[@krush1202]

Stencil... try a background color first, then the contrasting color. That should seal the bleeding areas.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@number1pappy]

I went to your online shop thru your link and I couldn't find this flag for sale. All I can find is plans for building various items. Do you have a link to this flag for sale??

[@731Woodworks]

I’m not selling them anymore

[@ortholoc]

Great job. You are good at stenciling. When I made a Betsy Ross Flag for my nephew, I used a 4" foam roller. I poured some paint into a a 4" roller pan. Wet the foam roller with the paint. Try to get out as much paint off your brush by roller it on the flat part of the pan. After that roll the brush lightly onto some newspaper or paper towels to absorb most of the paint, then roll over the stars, ensuring the stencil is as flat as possible. I did a coffee table with individual stencils and used a pouncer brush, following the same procedure. The trick is not to have too much paint on the roller or brush. Keep up the great work.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you for the tips. I’ll have to give that a try!

[@MrTray76]

On the Elmer’s craft bond do you spray it on the wood then spray paint the stars or spray it on after the stars have been painted?

[@731Woodworks]

Spray it on the stencil and let dry a few minutes then apply the stencil to the wood.

[@MrTray76]

Ok thank you

[@railshiner62]

Why did you not round over the edges on this flag? Just curious

[@731Woodworks]

It was one of my first ones, just learning.

[@mikeledee8786]

How do you keep your slats flat all the way up? I have issues sometimes were they are not stay flat, even if I try to push them down. Thanks.

[@731Woodworks]

You can take a board (an extra slat) and clamp it across the slats to help flatten them out. But lumber selection is key. Make sure you’re using boards without any twists, bows or warped.

[@bclp52]

Very nice what brand is your white and black paint ? That you used on stripes

[@731Woodworks]

It's been so long I don't remember. But I really like Krylon paints

[@kevinbuchanan5501]

Such an amazing flag ! What size Brad nails done use for the back ? Thx again for sharing, I appreciate your time for explaining your technic.

[@731Woodworks]

I use 1" nails Thank you

[@MonaKempton-dz5bz]

I just make the stencil out of vinyl, since your using ur cricut anyway and put the vinyl on ur wood.. I put a base coat of the same color of your wood first and then I put the color I need.. love your channel. can I ask, Done your pc end up being a 1x2 each ? I’m going to try this flag, it’s so beautiful .. TFS

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. What do you mean by PC at 1x2 each?

[@tomsackett3388]

what type black paint/stain do you use

[@731Woodworks]

I don't remember the exact color, but it's just a Sherwin Williams black paint if I remember right.

[@DavidWaller123]

Glad you posted your video. Yes there’s a lot of videos on building flags but you made a great video explaining your work. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you for your feedback! Are you going to build one yourself?

[@DavidWaller123]

Yes, I’ve been looking for the right video and I like the way you separated your union. I want to torch my flag though. I like that rustic look. I just got the same Delta table saw so gonna be my first project on that saw.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome. I love my Delta. Guy on Instagram is selling zero clearance inserts for that saw for $25. I got one and it’s great for keeping small bits of wood out of the dust collection. I’ll send you a link if you’re interested.

[@DavidWaller123]

Made the flag the way you recommended and it came out perfect. I actually used the flag as a table top for a coffee table. That Wen Rotary tool is badass. What a great tool.

[@731Woodworks]

That’s great to hear!! Yes it’s a great tool for an even better price.

[@dfactor]

Good instructional video. I do have to say though that you have some time efficiency issues due to your work flow, like during the clamp up... if you had the Union ready when you clamped the stripes up you could just put everything in the proper order face down, clamp it together and then nail in the support rails while it is drying up. Something else you could do, but requires a few six inch clamps, is get six 2 x 4 segments, wrapped in plastic wrap to prevent damage to the paint or stained surface, and clamp them from top to bottom at even intervals across the flag (front and back). This will help keep the stripes flush. just some suggestions.

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@firefighterrobbie]

Nice work. I am a woodworker and I have been admiring all the flag videos on KZbin. I am a Firefighter and I am glad I watched your video because the way you describe in detail was very helpful. I am looking forward to make the Thin Red Line and present it to my FD that I work for and the volunteer FD that protects the area I live. Keep on making the saw dust brother. Nice work. Happy New Year!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. I appreciate that. Did you check out my latest flag video to see my newest techniques I use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2LWlGSwbrF6h8U

[@Bakedzito]

Great video. Do you have any other tips on how to desecrate the American flag 🇺🇸 that our soldiers fought for?

[@731Woodworks]

Been a while since one of you came around. I didn't desecrate a flag. I made a blue line flag out of wood. I didn't take a flag, then destroy it to make this. 🙄

[@ejcsds]

Too many cop haters! posting their ignorance! Beautiful job!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. Yeah I get a lot of hate on this video. Ive decided not to respond to them. What’s crazy is, they seek these videos out just to comment. And both searching for them, clicking on them and commenting boosts the video

[@ejcsds]

@@731Woodworks Hate speech like this needs to be hit head on, just like these libs do to the right!

[@banshee8989]

No... I just think most Americans need a history lesson. 13 stripes represent the 13 British colonies that declared independence from Great Britain. Police have a hard job I get it..... but its no where near what the colonist went through fighting the revolutionary war. Absolutely no where!! If they want to make there own flag.. that's fine but don't compare yourself to the hero's of the American Revolution. I kind of think its somewhere along the lines of stolen valor.

[@justinlloyd3921]

When you do the union do you glue it together and clamp it before you stencil the stars on or do you leave it loose and then glue it after it is all painted and placed in the F clamps? Thanks Matt

[@mikeledee8786]

Any reason why you did not use 1x12 for the union? Otherwise, super job on the flag.

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks. I find that the 1x12's are often cupped and hard to find a good flat one. I have found that using 3/4" sanded birch plywood works great for the union! That is what I use now.

[@mikeledee8786]

Thanks for your reply. Is there any issues burning the plywood? Also how does the flag look with a mixture of both ply and 1x4 edge wood? Thanks

[@731Woodworks]

Not sure about burning. Check out my other flag video where I used the plywood for the Union here kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2LWlGSwbrF6h8U

[@mikeledee8786]

So you do not burn your wood, is that correct?

[@731Woodworks]

I’ve never burned the wood making a flag. I’ve seen others do it, but never personally tried it.

[@mikeledee8786]

In making my most recent flag, I waited about 6 hours after spray painting the stars to apply oil based lacquer, what a mess, the lacquer acted as a paint stripper on the white spray paint, any thought? In the past I have never had this problem, except I have waited for over 2 or 3 days to apply the lacquer. Thanks for all you info, water based in the future.

[@731Woodworks]

Yeah, I"ve seen that with oil based clear coats myself. I lik e to use water based clear coats in these applications. Varathane or General Finishes both make a good water based poly.

[@mikeledee8786]

@@731Woodworks thanks for getting back to me how long after you apply the spray paint do you wait to put on the clear coat

[@731Woodworks]

About an 2 hours with a water based clear coat.

[@slayer125s]

What brand and name is that blue...!?

[@731Woodworks]

Sherwin Williams. I think it’s called blue blood

[@hotspotrc6154]

What is the finish for the paints used? is it a satin or semi gloss?

[@731Woodworks]

Satin

[@hotspotrc6154]

Thank you so much.. Recently stumbled across your channel and it has motivated me to do projects again.. I lost the fun part of it as I build schools for a living but seeing some of your projects reminded me of what I once loved to do..

[@731Woodworks]

Great to hear

[@mikeledee8786]

Hey, how did you get that duck to look the way it does on the flag, on the wall behind you? Thanks.

[@731Woodworks]

I jus bought a stencil and did it the same way as I did the stars.

[@mikeledee8786]

@@731Woodworks But you did not cover up the stars, you must of been very light on the pain?

[@731Woodworks]

@@mikeledee8786 Yes, I just used a couple light coats until I got the to the desired look

[@dangaray2997]

What Blue color did you use.

[@731Woodworks]

It's called blue blood from Sherwin Williams

[@joshuawarner9542]

What would you recommend for shelves to hold coins?

[@731Woodworks]

not really sure. I've never build one of those

[@joshuawarner9542]

731 Woodworks I’m thinking the best option would be to use a table saw to saw a line out of a dowel or something like that. I just don’t want to buy a table saw lol

[@731Woodworks]

lol

[@johnjuhasz9674]

What gauge brad nails did you use?

[@731Woodworks]

John Juhasz 18 gauge brad nails, 1 1/4” long

[@johnjuhasz9674]

@@731Woodworks Thank you! I also was having a hard time with the stencils, but already have a cricut machine so im definitely going to try that. It looks like a game changer.

[@731Woodworks]

It makes a huge difference

[@mikeledee8786]

Did you find using 1.5" strips all the way up harder to paint the stars this being the reason for the solid piece? Thanks.

[@731Woodworks]

Yes. It would make painting the stars challenging for sure

[@TheWoodShop2022]

Hey Mat, just wanted to know if you happen to sell any of the thin blue like flags on your website by chance?

[@videoman4424]

Have you tried using a spray adhesive like Loctite 200 middle to keep the stencil flat to the workpiece?

[@731Woodworks]

I haven't but I found that using Elmer's CraftBond works very well. Just spray it on the stencil, let it dry for 3 -5 minutes then stick it to the wood. Paint then remove.

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

@@731Woodworks is there any buildup from the spray? Or residue left on the wood? Thanks

[@tomsackett3388]

the top coats says it yellows white paint . Did you have that problem ???

[@731Woodworks]

Use water based. It won't yellow

[@tomsackett3388]

Thanks you been great help answering back and with your videos much appreciated

[@choens13]

Matt: I am going to get a Cricut so I can do the stars. What materials do I need to do this?

[@shortythornton5981]

I do enjoy your videos.. Keep up the awesome work! What size brad nails are you using ?

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you! I use 1 1/4" brad nails.

[@PaganWizard]

I just found your channel, this is the first video of yours that I have seen and I loved it. I would like to suggest that in your editing process before uploading, raise your voice volume and lower the music volume to make them equal. It's not very fun having to turn up the speakers or headset to hear your voice, and then get blasted by loud music.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you for the feedback. I’m always learning. My more recent videos are better. Thanks again.

[@elaineferebee2102]

I can't believe some of these comments. Love your work.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. I don't let them bother me at all. They don't understand that even a negative comment helps this video and channel. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Luke 6:45 | NIV |

[@redwhiteandbluewoodworking8263]

731 Woodworks I can tell you are a strong Christian just by the way you talk, absolutely love this channel and really appreciate your videos and hard work!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@tylerbrackins4952]

What length Brad nails

[@reinhardburkholder590]

Very well done, explained it perfect, thanks!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@ZachDurham01]

What color white is it?

[@731Woodworks]

I just use a flat white paint.

[@billpaterson9046]

I ordered the General Finishes top coat- should get here tomorrow

[@johnbryant_]

I've been wondering whether a spray adhesive would do the trick. How difficult (or easy) was it to remove the stencil after you completed it? Thanks for sharing!

[@731Woodworks]

It wasn’t difficult at all. I used Elmer’s Craftbond. It worked well. It does leave a little residue tho that needs cleaned up.

[@johnmcintosh9070]

Where is the drop down for the material list?

[@731Woodworks]

If you’re on mobile, use under the video on the right side, there is an upside down triangle. Click that and it should drop the description down so you can see it. If you are using a web browser, a couple lines of text under the video you’ll see “show more.” click that and it will reveal the description. Hope that helps.

[@ssgdingodingo1191]

I don't believe in defacing the flag! It doesn't matter what the thin line is. Defacing is defacing, true Americans don't deface the flag!

[@731Woodworks]

You realize this isn't "The flag" but a flag? This is not the American Flag that I have defaced. It is a blue line flag that I built. It would be different if I bought a USA Flag and then painted on it or tore it up etc.

[@zemzem8323]

731 Woodworks - you creating a flag with the thin blue line is fine, but public servants and public agencies have NO RIGHT to desecrate the flag of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. It is a total act of disrespect and for the citizens they swore to serve and protect.

[@sylvania104]

They are free as you have the first amendment. Its a wonder you point toward your family and friends being military members but were never one yourself. You do realize that us real veterans protect the first amendment including the use of the flag as freedom of speech and the kneeling of a football player during national anthem. We don't get offended and 731 is not disgracing the flag as this is not a flag, only stars and stripes which 731 has explained. Be offended somewhere else.

[@usc529]

Love your painting table and clamps gave me some good ideas thanks for the video. What paint did you use?

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks. The blue is Sherwin Williams Blue blood. Then just black and white paint.

[@jameskennyii9388]

What size boards is the union in this flag?

[@731Woodworks]

The whole union size is 10.5” by 14.5”

[@michaelyost1215]

We're do you get different stencils

[@731Woodworks]

I buy them on Amazon amzn.to/31OCgmL (affiliate link)

[@ByrdAnthony33]

What size wood did you originally start with for the strips?

[@731Woodworks]

I cut them 1 1/2” wide.

[@ByrdAnthony33]

I saw that, I mean what did you start with, before cutting the strips. A 4x8 sheet of plywood? What did you start with that you cut down

[@731Woodworks]

Oh sorry. I started with 1x6 Spruce boards.

[@ByrdAnthony33]

No problem, and you get 3 stripes per board?

[@731Woodworks]

Yes sir.

[@Mageikman]

what kind of paint do you use? is that some latex paint and also what brand of white is that thanks

[@731Woodworks]

I use Sherwin WIlliams Blue Blood for the blue. The black is just a flat black paint from Sherwin Williams. The white I just used a grab and go white paint from Walmart if I remember correctly. Yes, it is all interior latex paint.

[@Mr.DMZ.]

dab Minwax white oil on it instead of paint for the stars. Lightly dab it. it doesn't go under

[@731Woodworks]

Nice tip! Thanks!

[@leviervin4167]

Greetings from Oklahoma, I Love the videos, Thank you for the information. I have family that lives near by actually in Warren. I am going to try my hand at a flag soon. God bless.

[@731Woodworks]

Small world! Thanks!

[@dreammom3]

Love your channel....just started getting into building up my woodworking tools

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@ezekielcontreras7839]

Hey bud I seen that you needed an alternate method for the stencil , I seen a great way of doin it with mini stain gel

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks. You have a link to the gel stain method? I’d like to check that out.

[@waveygravey4415]

hey 731 I make flags as well, for the union use acrylic paint with an acrylic brush might have better results.

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks for the tip! I appreciate that! Do you have a social media account? I would love to see your work!

[@terrymatherne4001]

Awesome Thin Blue Line Flag, Thank You

[@steveleverton571]

I have A lot of luck with a air brush over a paint can. Its much easier to slow get a enough build up to make bright clean stars with a lot more control over how much paint your putting down. plus its faster time is money.

[@731Woodworks]

Check out my other Flag build here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2LWlGSwbrF6h8U

[@taylorfalk9704]

Awesome piece of work! Where did you get your star stencil at?

[@731Woodworks]

I bought it on Amazon. Check it out here: amzn.to/2MAD4Vm (affiliate link)

[@taylorfalk9704]

Thank you

[@731Woodworks]

You’re welcome. Let me know if there’s anything else I can help with

[@taylorfalk9704]

I made my thin blue line flag. It definitely didn't turn out as nice as yours. But I was happy with the way mine turned out. Thanks for the video.keep posting videos I watch every one.

[@731Woodworks]

I certainly appreciate that!

[@TexAgDad]

I want to make a few of these maybe sell. Is there any reason you used the ripped 1.5" over just chopping a bunch of 1x1s?

[@731Woodworks]

That’s all I had available. My local lumber store doesn’t sell 1x1 or 1x2, so I have to rip mine down. It also allows me to get 2 straight edges by ripping them myself.

[@tomman1718]

The bloods,crips, and ms13 would like to know if you can desecrate the flag for them? they will send in their colors......

[@731Woodworks]

I have no idea what you’re saying.

[@mikep3008]

Educate your self just a little more next time before you have a thought kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJLYqGp5gK2caqM

[@dfactor]

Hey bro, why don't you go to Grunt Style, 9 Line apparel, or Ranger Up or any other veteran owned apparel company and tell them they are desecrating the flag? They all sell shirts with the same flag as was made in this video... oh, probably because you would get a pointed F Off from each of them.

[@floatingwingfarms1156]

If you were going to make this for outdoor use, what would you do differently?

[@michaelholmes8369]

Having trouble with the white paint bleeding under my stencil, what do you use to stop that

[@731Woodworks]

It’s very hard to stop it. I haven’t perfected it either. What I do is tape the edges of the stencil down so it doesn’t move. Then with a gloved hand, put a finger on each side of a star. Spray that star. Then move to the next. Repeat until done. It sure helps the overspray significantly but doesn’t completely stop it.

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

@@731Woodworks U could make a jig from your stencil' trace it out on some plywood and that would 100% stop the bleeding thru. Just use your router and cut out the stencil from the plywood

[@731Woodworks]

@@scraplifetrashtocash4551 Great idea! Thanks!

[@dawsonhallett9391]

Amazing I use this video to help me build my own

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome! Glad to hear that. Check out my other flag video on how to give it more detail using a round over bit on a router. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2LWlGSwbrF6h8U

[@sweetconman]

Why ddidnt you just paint everything together? 1 big board, tape out the lines and paint over. Rather than cutting the wood in multiple pieces?

[@731Woodworks]

I’d never get the lines right lol

[@dimedraweriv258]

As a veteran I'm disgusted you'd participate I flag desecration. There is no thin blue line on the flag. Totally disgusting and disrespectful.

[@731Woodworks]

@@dimedraweriv258 there is a blue line on this flag. This is a blue line flag. You can search them on the internet and literally find thousands of them for sale.

[@bobbyjordan7927]

Great video Matt. Loved the "Thin Blue Line".

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that! Are you building one yourself?

[@bobbyjordan7927]

Yes, I just ordered the stencil for the stars today.

[@731Woodworks]

@@bobbyjordan7927 Great! Let me know how it turns out! That stenciling can be tricky!

[@bobbyjordan7927]

How did you use the elmer's spray for the stencil. I must have missed that part.

[@731Woodworks]

@@bobbyjordan7927 Spray it on the stencil and let it set for about 5 minutes before putting the stencil on the wood. However, I have found this method, while helping with bleed, causes sticky residue to be left on the wood that you have to clean off later. What I have found that works best (but still not perfect) is with a gloved hand, applying pressure on 2 sides of the star you are painting, spraying, then moving to the next star until complete. This seems to work best for me. However, I have recently bought a Cricut machine (vinyl cutting machine)and can make my own stick on stencils. The stick on stencil works best. It gives a good seal and produces no bleed. I have thought about selling them on my Etsy store for these flag projects.

[@drpeck85]

What are the colors you use and where do you get them

[@731Woodworks]

I just used black and white. The blue is Sherwin Williams Blue Blood.

[@drpeck85]

@@731Woodworks what about the red white and blue for your traditional flags

[@731Woodworks]

I went to Sherwin Williams and had them mix water based stains in red, white, and blue. MW-51 Navy Blue, Crimson Red, and just white stain.

[@jasontalbot4519]

I made it and then I threw it in my bonfire.

[@731Woodworks]

Congrats to you.

[@candyandacurrantbun]

Good, that's where it belongs

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate you seeking out my video and then commenting on it, boosting the stats of the video thereby making it more visible to others.

[@candyandacurrantbun]

731 Woodworks The majority of the population is not in support of this flag, so I'm happy to boost it so others can see that insane people do in fact support this abomination, without realizing what it means. Or realize what it means and still continue to support it. I hope you're able to better yourself one day, and see the truth. If you truly understand what it means and still want to support it, then I hope you're able to better yourself as a human being.

[@731Woodworks]

I think you are mis-informed. The flag is not a symbol of anything bad. It just shows support for police. And I believe the majority of the population supports the police, no matter what the media tries to tell you.

[@choens13]

Great job!😊

[@2124bball]

Looks great! Nice work.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you!

[@tjsummer29]

Hey just wondering how much you sell these for

[@731Woodworks]

This style, $150. The newer ones (like the Pledge Flag video) I sell for $250 and up

[@douglasmackay9949]

Bro you are a rockstar!

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@ald.3449]

I think the union is supposed to 14.75

[@JM-xp8te]

I’ve served in the military and been all over the world including 3 deployments to the Middle East. Here’s my opinion. The only flag that should be flown in America is the American Flag. Not some alternative versions of the flag but only the true Red, White, & Blue. American Flag.

[@PaganWizard]

To the people who want to complain about flags with the black stripes and union field, along with various colored stripes under the union field, which are designed to pay respect to fallen firefighters, paramedics, police officers, dispatchers, and all of the different branches of the military, let me ask you this. When you see someone hanging the red, white and blue upside down (legally a sign of national distress) in protest of politics (seriously????), or burning the flag (yes, there is a proper and legal way that this is allowed), walking on or even urinating on that flag...........do you complain about that too??? Or are you the type who expects everyone to follow your thoughts and beliefs without having any of their own??? I have seen someone wrap a statue of Jesus in the American Flag (red, white and blue), place it in a large clear glass jar, fill it with urine, and call it art. Some people called the police to report it, and they were told it was the artist's First Amendment Right. Why should that be called art while what is shown in this video not be called art??? Just remember, the people you are complaining about are often the ones who served in our military defending your right to free speech (among other Constitutional Rights). Well guess what............they also defended every American's rights too, and some of them even died protecting ALL of OUR rights and freedoms. And maybe one day, one of them will be called upon to save your life, or your Mother's or child's life. Will you complain then??? Am I saying that everyone is perfect??? Hell no. There was only one man who walked this earth who was perfect, He was often called a witch, and was eventually nailed to a cross. Why??? Because there were people who simply did not agree with His way of life, and felt threatened by Him. There is good and bad in every walk of life on this planet, and I personally believe that the good far outweighs the bad in every one of them.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you for your post.

[@leviervin4167]

Very well said.

[@aaronworsham8268]

I think the reason why this video is getting the response it’s getting is because the blue line flag was created in response to the BLM movement. Yes it does show support for our police men and women, but the reason it was created was to show opposition to BLM. If it would have been created before BLM and used to show support for police men and women prior, then maybe it wouldn’t strike such a nerve.