How To Make a Cedar Flag out of Two Pickets

Come let me show you how to make a US Flag out of tow Cedar Picket. I have sold multiple of these for $50 a piece. You can use either reclaimed wood or pickets from the big box store.
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[@SiskCustomLeather]

This veteran likes all the versions of your flags. Colors, plain, with and without stars...something for everyone and something for woodworkers of all skills to attempt to replicate. Love the kids in the shop helping out as well. Mostly, loved the appropriate soundtrack in the background. New subscriber

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Thank you very much for your service and the sub! Yes, my kids live getting in on the building when they can. My oldest daughter has been chomping at the bit to learn the lathe! The face shield finally fits her now. I'm thinking of building a challenge coin display. I have a friend that has been wanting one. Just wrapping my head around how I want the holders to work. 🤔

[@shannabauer]

Man, can't tell you how much your comment echoed my thoughts. I am not a veteran but grew up in the AF then married a Marine. (Let's not even talk about the jokes that are told. LOL) Our son was given an IR for defending the flag when he was in 2nd grade. We fought that tooth and nail. Anyway, have an awesome day!

[@renaissancewoodworking]

As a teacher, I am so sorry to hear that! I teach 5th grade and understand how important our country's history is. I do my best to stick with the facts and help the kids understand what our foundation is. We do things like right the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble in their own words as well as write up a 1700's news paper on the constitution. Good for you at fighting back and standing up for your son!

[@shannabauer]

@@renaissancewoodworking Thank you from the bottom of my heart for keeping American History alive. So many schools have gotten away from that, which is sad. The reason he was defending it was that a boy kept spitting on it. Our son went and stood between the boy and the flag and told him, many people died for this flag, you don't spit on that. We have never been prouder. The principle at the school informed us that he kept the other boy from having "free speech". We were floored. Told her that maybe the news stations would be interested in her response. My husband is a disabled veteran (non-war) so we tend to be very patriotic.

[@renaissancewoodworking]

@@shannabauer You are very welcome! I have to wonder. Is it his free speech to spit on the class floor our on the sidewalk outside the class? Probably not. Therefore, he shouldn't be spitting on the flag either. Interesting he used "Free Speech" when it fit his needs.

[@shannabauer]

I loved that your daughter left a present for you in the shop. I love the creativeness of the bird made of foil. Thank you for allowing her to help you. I totally agree with @SiskCustomLeather's comment. I have subscribed because of everything I saw and heard in this video.

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Thank you so very much for the encouragement! They really do like helping out when they can! The really loved being able to make their Father's Day present for their dad last week!

[@shannabauer]

@@renaissancewoodworking Awesome work Mom and Dad!! Keep up the fantastic work.

[@Wallflowa]

Just found your channel. So glad I stumbled upon it. Nice flag. I think it needs stars and color. Even just the suggestion of them. I love it when I see kids in the shop. Especially little girls. I get my love of creating from my mother. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Ahh! Thank you so much! I'll work on the color and stars. We will see how well I can do now that it's already together. Hahah! My daughters love to create. She has been learning how to use the lathe. Well, one lesson. LOL. No many of us gals out there in the shop!

[@msmariasvirtualclassroom]

Oh, I love the bird! I love the angles that you use in this. Beautiful work.

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Thank you so much!

[@jonrabbon4586]

It needs stars.

[@renaissancewoodworking]

I totally agree! 💕

[@jlathem56]

Cool that your daughter likes to get involved with you and your projects.

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Both really like to create. They are makers at heart. The boy would rather code. Haha!

[@jlathem56]

@@renaissancewoodworking - Coding is a form of creativity in it's own way. I use to code a lot too. Sounds like you have a great family!

[@renaissancewoodworking]

@jlathem56 Thank you. Yes. He is very creative that way. I used to code as well back in the day. 🤣 MS Dos and Ubuntu 5.

[@jlathem56]

@@renaissancewoodworking Wow. Ubuntu. Haven't heard anything about that in a long time. I started learning about coding back in the early 70s with BINARY but I really cut my coding teeth in BASIC. And it didn't seem very long before I was into scripting languages like PEARL, HTML, Javascript, CSS, Confusion,... oh here I am rambling on. It's nice to see someone sharing their interests with their family and taking an interest in their family's projects too.

[@breslaj4]

Great job! A few suggestions....make the cauls, they will turn out a better project. Also, loose the loose hanging jewelry when using power tools. Safety first!!

[@renaissancewoodworking]

I though it was safety third? ;) Yes, I usually do not wear it. I'm more worried about my long hair and necklace at the lathe. I need to remember to tie my hair back, it didn't use to be this long! I totally need to make those cauls! I have boards I can grab to do it in a pinch. But, no REAL tapered cauls.

[@paulbateman5769]

Very nice from an Englishman 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧👍

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Thank you! That is nice coming from the other side of the pond. ☺️ I have thought about doing an English flag before. I teach 5th grade. So, it’s a big part of our history for that year. ☺️

[@paulbateman5769]

​@renaissancewoodworking the English flag 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿would be easy as it's just a red cross on a white background.. The UK flag or the "Union Jack🇬🇧, or Union flag is a combination of the different flags of the Union and is a lot harder. I have actually made some and sold them for charity for our veterans . Keep up the great work over there 👍 🇺🇸

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Very cool! Thank you!

[@rayansandysteward7474]

Nice project! Subscribed

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Thank you for subscribing! It was a fun build.

[@eugenemaze]

With the laundry right there you could always use some detergent as a weight in place of cauls.

[@renaissancewoodworking]

I know right! Hahah! I should try that next time!

[@CharlieMikeWoodworks]

I just found your channel, too, and I've subscribed. I appreciate how you incorporated your kid! I also liked the final rustic you had. The finish looked great! What did you use? I've made one out of cedar as well, and I burned the wood. Thank you again!

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Thank you! My kiddos really like helping when they can. ;) The old rustic flag was made from our old fence boards from a section of fence we had to take down. Time was the only finish! I love burning the wood to give color and texture!

[@gailjohnson3544]

Great job.. great tutorial. Where can I get clamps like that or did you make

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Thank you! 💕 I got the clamps from Harbor Freight. Most of my clamps are from there. They work really well.

[@THEEJuror13]

You need to screw down your insert on that table saw

[@renaissancewoodworking]

It doesn't screw down. It has a latch in the front that holds it in. My craftsman didn't screw in either. It was just friction fit. The latch on this is nice and makes me feel much better.

[@vincemoser4636]

So you made your stripes 1" wide, well if you used the measurements from the calculator, your flag should be 13"x24.5" according to the calculator. Why is your flag only 23" in length

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Probably from being a mom. Hahaha! I had to stop and do other things many times making this flag. I do know that I didn't account for the 1/8" kerf from cutting the union from the stripes. I very well may have started with a 24.5" length and not longer to compensate for what I would have to cut off when I evened out the side. So, if you make one, make sure you start out w/ at least 25.5" stripes. ;)

[@mavwrik4605]

I would like to offer a suggestion before it's too late. Any woodworker should know that while you are in the shop, especially when using saws that you NEVER wear jewelry, scarves, neck ties, or rings. Especially a loose-fitting bracelet like you're wearing.

[@daveklein2826]

Safety Sally has arrived

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Thanks for the tips!

[@hdrider2319]

nice flag! How are you making the stars? When you paint the stripes, are you just masking off?

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Thank you! I will be using my small CNC for the stars. I don't think making it off will help as the wood is pretty rough. I might steal on of my kids pain brushes and try that. LOL

[@leftyovers]

@renaissancewoodworking 3:42 you said you would have 3 missing pieces? Could you explain? I thought if you cut the top 7 strips for the union, you would still have all the top half of the flag (just in 14 pieces instead of 7)

[@renaissancewoodworking]

You would have all the pieces. But, I need to compensate for the "red and white" stripes. Since I want the union to be all dark, I need to remove the three lighter stripes and replaces them with darker wood. :)

[@kmorrocco]

What about the stars? Do you have an additional video?

[@renaissancewoodworking]

I will be putting stars on it and coloring it this week and upload an update. There are several options. I use a CNC. You can also paint them on with a template or use a router to cut them out. Either by hand or using a router template.

[@kmorrocco]

@@renaissancewoodworking Unfortunately using a CNC or a router are not options for me. I have a router, but being 75, I'm just not as steady as I once was. Making one slip up in the process of making 50 stars and I have a nice piece of firewood.. I think the template would be a good option for me.. would love to get some info on templates. Great video by the way. I'd like to get one done by July 4. Thinking of coating it and making a Charcutier board. Thanks again.

[@spambox1894]

The stars looked like they were machined did you use a CNC? if not how did you get them to look that good?

[@renaissancewoodworking]

Hi! Thanks for commenting! I have a small CNC. A Genmitsu 4040Pro. It can be done by hand with a router template and a LOT of patience. ;) You can even use a chisel. But, that would be a lot of dedication for a cedar flag. If I had the time, I'd tempt it on a cutting board.

[@sellarsr123]

How did you do the star’s

[@renaissancewoodworking]

I just put up a short! The starts are going on now! kzbin.infoyg3NnQFvxlc?feature=share I will have a full video soon.

[@gailjohnson3544]

It should have stores

[@renaissancewoodworking]

I will be working on that soon. ;) Probably adding color as well. I want to see how it will turn out coloring it after the build rather than before.

[@garybaumann5637]

How do you make the stars?

[@renaissancewoodworking]

I have a small CNC, Genmitsu 4040Pro. It can be done by hand if you have a template and lots of time. ;)

[@poplicolapublicola374]

Wearing all the jewelry while working with power tools will eventually lead to the loss of a finger, or more!

[@renaissancewoodworking]

If my hands are that close to anything, I have really big problems. But, anything can happen. I don't usually wear my bracelet and forgot I had it on that week. I will make it a mental note to take it off. Thank you.

[@SPMech1]

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[@renaissancewoodworking]

Thank you! They are fun builds and I have had a few good sales. Someday I will make me one. Hahaha!