How to make a wooden waving flag

[@martygassett54]

I think this is the best looking wavy flag I have seen. The waves look very natural.

[@diydallas]

Thank you!

[@ryanrudden6376]

​@@diydallasHI I love the flag I am going to try and make this myself. What is the exact acrylic paint you used and what countersink drillbit did you buy. Sorry just new to woodworking and not sure if there is a certain size needed. Thank you very much!

[@Pirate19501]

I liked the idea of using screws to hold the stripes together. I tried dowels on my 1st flag. That worked but was a pain. Haven't attemted a waving flag yet.

[@shawnpeat]

Good video, like the template for the waves. Your flag dimensions are off just a little though - the stripes should be 36 inches long not 40. Length of US flag is 1.9 x Height, height is 13 x stripe width, so using 2x4 for your stripes the actual stripe width is 1.5 inches, therefore Length = 1.5 in x 13 x 1.9 = 37.05. The waves in the flag would further shorten the length a little so cut length of stripes only need to be 36 inches long. The size of the Union Height = 7 x 1.5 in = 10.5, Union Length = 0.76 x Flag Height (19.5 in) = 14.8 in. Amazon has the Union stencil in a 10.5 in x 14.8 in size.

[@Pirate19501]

I also noticed the SVG seemed off. Didn't notice the stripes being 40 inches. Guess that answered why the SVG looked bigger than it should. Do you happen to have the template and SVG star pattern files corrected? If so could I get them from you?

[@larrywallace490]

Sir I have got to admit of all the processes in making these flags that have seen you have got it down to a science,

[@diydallas]

Thank you!

[@nwcricket]

Made one, working on another. Only change I made was a light coat of white stain on the white areas (bare wood on yours). Painted the field white, added stars then sprayed the blue. Great video for instruction, wasn’t sure if above my paygrade (am no carpenter). And my bench top band saw didn’t like cutting the length 2x4 so clamped on one end and used jig saw, worked fine. Thanks again.

[@davidheafey3018]

Fantastic build and very creative technique for the waves! Well done.

[@diydallas]

Thank you!

[@DigitalSwagg]

Absolutely awesome. I'm not a woodworker or don't have any tools but I would pay to go to a class to be able to make this. Great job, best I've seen so far.

[@GreggCherry]

Not sure if this has been mentioned before, I used a belt sander (50 grit) after the power carving to do 99% of the sanding then finished up with the orbital sander and a little hand sanding with 220 grit, it did NOT take 5 hours.... 😊 Your flag came out great! Thanks for sharing your video.

[@dougemes]

Great idea cascading the curve at inch intervals for a repeatable design - much faster than flap sanding from the squared stock.

[@diydallas]

Doug, absolutely!

[@WYLDGRAD]

Quite tedious, but beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@eduardopico5727]

Thanks for the video. Best one I've seen so far. Really like the jig you made to make it easy to make the waves on the flag.

[@jeffp5991]

I'm late to the game, but I want to thank you for the video. I've watched multiple waving flag build videos, and this is by far the best way I've seen to do this. Great work.

[@KoriLaneDesign]

Nice thank you for all of this!! Hook up with the stencil and the flag template. Thank you for an awesome job!! Appreciate you!

[@gregorsidler3962]

Fantastic! Just Fantastic! Great work!

[@shaunakelly5234]

I made this as a belated Christmas present. It is beautiful! I did notice that even though I screwed the pieces together, there was some accordion style bending. I went ahead and used a couple thin pieces of wood to reinforce it from the back so there was no movement to the pieces. I will hang some heavy duty sawtooth hangers on those pieces of wood to finish up. Thanks so much for the idea and instructions.

[@diydallas]

Yea, I have definitely had that happen to me as well. It's tough finding straight lumber, which doesn't help at all!

[@BigDaadee]

I built a jig to help me keep it flat when I screwed it together. Jig = plywood 25” X 42” plus a 42” 2x2 on top side and 23” 2x2 on left side (make sure it is square) This allows me to butt each board next to each other

[@diydallas]

@@BigDaadee that is actually a great idea

[@llemusic1]

VERY nice! My only complaint is that the video is a bit dark. Totally love the build and I am looking forward to trying it myself!

[@mmsawmill8321]

Nicest most realistic looking waving wood flag in KZbin! Nice job, learned a lot!

[@diydallas]

Much appreciated!

[@jameswilson6381]

That is phenomenal craftsmanship!!! This is a wood project I am going to attempt!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.. Merry Christmas from my family to yours

[@eugenelayhue1932]

I gotta hand it to you that's a lot more work than the regular flat flag and if you were to sell would have to be a lot more i think it's one of the best I've seen.

[@edellafera]

Beautiful craftsmanship !!!!

[@BigAlz11]

Thank you, I will attempt with my son

[@travisbyles5286]

beautiful! Can you please help me understand the union process more? How exactly do you get the stars to "tattoo" the piece like that? Thanks

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

Wow! Probably not in my skill level but certainly not in my patience level ("five hours later" and that was just for the easy sanding part!). Satisfying to watch with such a beautiful result!

[@diydallas]

Thank You!

[@smoleyhokes]

Very nicely done. I envy you having a place to do that kind of work.

[@lanceamicinew]

Agreed. Best method I've seen. Just beautiful

[@wteasleyjr]

Great video. I particularly liked your method of putting the stars in place👍

[@thepokerpilotapp]

NICELY done sir. One question. When cutting the 2x4’s into stripes, can you use the secondary pieces to make a second flag? I’m talking about how you essentially cut each 2x4 in half. I’m wondering if the remnant pieces will assemble for a second flag.

[@mjernigan1950]

I saw another video where the KZbinr used the offcuts to make a second flag. I think the key is to make sure the wave template goes down the center of the 2 by 4

[@JFP-ktl2]

Thank you very much for the video and the pattern! Beautiful flag.

[@rayallison8946]

Like the song lol . Relaxing who is that . Great job on the flag !

[@diydallas]

Thank you! I just make loop some samples together as far as background music. Most people hate it. It is a bit much 😂

[@89clavos]

Thank you very much have been wanting to make a wave flag

[@johndoe_007]

Would be interesting to see an inverse flag from each cutaways. If you use 2x6 you can get 2 flags from the boards. The offcut would be your second flag.

[@michaelfew4104]

There is another guy on here can't think of the name that did that gets 2 flags out 1 set of boards

[@Kicknback]

Very nice work. Gonna have to try that. Thanks for the lesson.

[@doubleMSW]

I personally like the music - GREAT job and don't listen to the few haters - they have nothing better to do. I'm working out in my mind the best way to do the star field, but I will probably end up following you route. Again - GREAT JOB!

[@diydallas]

Much appreciated!

[@mercedesjones5966]

This is a cinematic masterpiece

[@__seeker__]

Dude. Definitely the best waving wooden flag I’ve ever seen. Awesome work! 🇺🇸🦅😎 Using the Cricut to make the vinyl stars was brilliant, that really is _the best_ way to do the Union. Nailed it, dude.

[@karenhawkins5204]

Zach

[@pteddie6965]

I'm with you concerning the stars. I wish that I had a cricut. Great video. Thanks.

[@nwcricket]

I run my boards thru a planer but still have space at times in between the stripes, even using an extra screw to secure them along with the glue, do you not get or mind the lines between the stripes. I’ve made a lot of them but still have to go back and fill the gaps at times, usually with glue, wiping off the excess. Thanks

[@corpralsam]

watched your video and a few others. Yours is definitely the best and you do a great job. The repeating music is annoying, but your flag and craftsmanship is by far superior!!

[@diydallas]

Thanks! Yea, sorry about the annoying music. First video 🤣

[@WE-The-People-July-4]

👍👍👍🇺🇸... Pride for Perfection

[@ignaciomendiola7071]

Awesome video. What are the dimensions of the union?

[@johnjones9387]

Beautiful, I’m going to try this 😅

[@michaelfew4104]

@diy dallas for the last steipe on top did u take your stencil 1 step the other way?

[@Thedog30]

You know when you cut the wavy lines what do you do with the cut off part do you get two flags out of the timber

[@lightningstrikelures2393]

Nice work. On my list. Thanks for the reminder.

[@Mendez378]

You are the best!!!! Like ur utensil, what are the dimensions? Almighty!!!!

[@PaulBroome-zh4no]

So does it work out where you can make a 2nd flag with the cut off pieces?

[@crchuckh6852]

very nice, thanks for sharing

[@carolinawoods-n-water4392]

Awesome tutorial! I’m going to give it a try. Thanks!

[@KOTEC525]

My absolute favorite wavy flag tutorial! If I understand this correctly, if you cut each of the 40in 2x4s along the stencil line, you would get 2 flags worth of stripes right?

[@wiktorjachyra1869]

Yes

[@sll-tt6bj]

Looks awesome what does something like that go for

[@diydallas]

I usually sell them for $200 in my area.

[@ThomasHane-kt9bb]

Where do you get your stars from, one of the nicest flags I've seen.

[@williamjones6053]

It's Monday morning ..this is just what I needed to motivate me ..great video..keep up the good work ..

[@diydallas]

Thank you for watching!

[@linedog19delta]

Outstanding , good job .

[@dustycrum]

Beautiful ! Positively Beautiful !

[@allendurr7468]

That is AWESOME thank you for sharing. Once I get my shop finished this is going to be one of the projects that I make.

[@arekgorka5225]

Beautiful work

[@diydallas]

Thank you very much!

[@jonathancooper5657]

Just made it and came out great. Thanks for the video and template.

[@diydallas]

Great to hear!

[@lckeehne]

Great video… but am having issues location proper stain for red and blue!

[@stephenWHITMER-ft8kf]

Great job

[@robertdaniels6346]

Is the spacing on your template 1 inch apart? Also what's the size of the union you put on your flags and where can I buy those? Thank you

[@billmarker2708]

Looks good.

[@KevinKrizan]

I would love to try to build one of these flags for myself. Where can i purchase the stars of the correct size to fit this flag?

[@tomnorman5461]

Could another be made with the off-cuts I wonder?

[@diydallas]

Absolutely!

[@weedeater64]

Damn that is sweet. Brainstorming how I'm gonna do this with hand tools.

[@diydallas]

Haha! With a little elbow grease, it should be possible!

[@wdh375xen]

With the Kutzall Shaping Disk, which grit did you find works best for this?

[@diydallas]

I went with the medium disk. I haven't tried any of the others.

[@stevebrown1132]

Thank you for doing this and sharing it with us!!

[@diydallas]

Of course!!

[@robertdaniels6346]

What's the size of your flag? Also the size of the union. Beautiful peice friend 🇺🇸

[@jeremywilson7658]

How long was the stencil that you used

[@shal.6141]

Love this flag and the video. I printed the wave stencil but it only measures 40 in. Did I miss something because it looks like you are using a longer pattern piece to allow for the movement of the 1 inch increments. I have cut all of my 2x4 ‘s but I’m afraid to start cutting the waves until I’m sure I understand.

[@mitchdenner9743]

looks like it needs to be min 53 inches, just continue pattern on a longer board.

[@kemarieblack3730]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@diydallas]

Thank you!

[@Ilikecoolmovies]

Nice giving the stencils ! I subbed and a like!

[@johnnyfraley2270]

I've had that exact same bandsaw for 30 years

[@dennisbracci1504]

On second piece marked. Did you line up with 2 inch mark? Thank you. Best flag on youtube youtube

[@Stikx-ManWoodworks]

Fire 🔥 job bro!!!! 💪🏾 ❤ 💯

[@charlessaylor8579]

Please tell me where you got the background music??? I love it. So calming

[@danieldevite668]

What do charge for a small wavy flag? Can you also do the USMC FLAG?

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

Very Nice! Can I ask what kinda Vinyl Mach and or Model do you use? Thanks. And does it require a monthly subscription?

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

And what size it the Union? Thanks Again.

[@diydallas]

I used a Cricut Explore 2 to cut the vinyl. I think design space does have a monthly fee, but it isn't outrageous.

[@diydallas]

@@jamesbarlowjr.3762 14 3/4 x 10 1/2

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

@@diydallas Thanks so much for all the info. I’d love to make one but I don’t have a printer like that. How much do they cost? Thanks Bud! Love how you did this! It’s Awesome! 🤝

[@phillipdavenport5974]

I printed out the template and it is only 41” long it seems to me yours is longer that that?

[@LetsRoll239]

He cut his boards to 40", so they are the same size.

[@nickbild3538]

Could you use the off-cuts for a second flag?

[@diydallas]

Yes absolutely. I do every time. There will be a slight thickness difference, but it still works great.

[@nickbild3538]

@@diydallas looks really nice. Probably the best one I’ve seen

[@diydallas]

@@nickbild3538 I really appreciate it.

[@daneilers739]

Love this video and really like the music!!

[@TheSplinter88]

Where do you find the stars decal?

[@hotmeds]

Great flag! Do you measure the 14 3/4" following the waves or do you measure straight across?

[@diydallas]

I try my best to measure with the waves!

[@hotmeds]

@@diydallas Thank you .

[@cesararias833]

Beautiful work. I love it ❤ That's perfect, amazing, awesome, and omg God bless you. Brother Thanks for sharing your video!! 🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤

[@CanadianRockerGuy]

Wow really beautiful work!!

[@pamelamercado6902]

I would say great job Very very nice.

[@greggelko2422]

Can you tell me what style blade you used on the Bandsaw to cut those curves on the 2x4 material (Hardback, Flexback and tooth count). Thanks, getting materials ready to make one.

[@atlantastonemasters]

where do you get the stars you used?

[@drewdavis4162]

What is the size of the union template ,like measurements

[@BigDaadee]

14 3/4” X 10 1/2”

[@ronswoodshack]

Trying to convince myself that I can do this. 😂. Really cool flag!

[@diydallas]

You got this! Practice makes perfect.

[@ronswoodshack]

@@diydallas thank you! Just curious, what would be the best way to hang this flag?

[@timvelbeck329]

How did you create the first initial stencil? Just wing it till it looks good or was it a pattern or stencil from somewhere?

[@DennisGatewood-vr2hz]

Where can you purchase the cricut vinyl stars

[@nickolastorres]

This turned out so nice!

[@diydallas]

Thank you! They are really fun to make.

[@steveohare7979]

@@diydallas where can i source the vinyl star sticker please desperate to find one

[@johnmoyer2255]

Awesome, thanks !

[@jameslangston7642]

I think I would have put the stain on the plugs but over all it looked great

[@nickperaza5935]

where did you get the template from every time i try to print it it comes out to small and when i make it bigger it cuts half of it out

[@diydallas]

If I remember right when I printed it out, it came out multiple pages and I cut and taped them together. Hope this helps.

[@francrouch9347]

Make sure your printer is set to 'actual size' and not to 'fit to page... that was my problem

[@ohhunter450]

Looks great.

[@diydallas]

Thanks!

[@charlessaylor8579]

Where can I a cricut union stars at ?

[@rickknapp8319]

Excellent job Dallas why not brads instead of screws to save time

[@diydallas]

Brads would definitely be quicker. I've just had problems with warped 2x4's, so I used screws to really pull them together to prevent gaps.

[@midwesthuntingoutdoors]

DIY great video! I appreciate the perfect mix of "how to" without having to watch a 60 minute video. Do you sell these? If so, what is the price? Have you ever put a frame on one of these bad boys?

[@diydallas]

I appreciate it! I do sell these. I’m working on my website right now, and it will hopefully be up soon. I have been selling them for $175. I made 2 with frames, and surprising people like them better without.

[@codykeith952]

Is there any way you could put a link in to where you bought the vinyl cutout?

[@diydallas]

Cody, I actually cut the union vinyl myself with a cricut machine. It's pretty simple if you know someone who has one. I believe Etsy may be your best bet if you would just like to purchase a few.

[@davidcochran934]

Great work. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@foreveryoung5457]

I love this THANK YOU