How to Use Clamping Jig to Assemble Rustic Flags

[@vividcolourfilms1276]

When I see a Paw Paw video, I click like before watching it because I know it will be great :)

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

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[@VerdictFPS]

New watcher here. Great instructional video! Thank you. Liked and subscribed

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! Thank you very much

[@thebyrdsnestcc5141]

Great set up!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you, it really does work great. Soooo much better that what I was doing before.

[@dashermike3207]

Maybe I missed it but I don’t see where you ever explain exactly what the spacing is in inches for the three calls from the end of the jig. Also I make some smaller 24” and 18” flags so I’m wondering if the spacing of the calls would also work for these smaller flags. Thank you very much Very good videos

[@lindamorgey6736]

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[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You may find tons of projects but not this project

[@MrBonney1990]

Paw Paw’s WorkShop some of the best tips you can find about anything are the ones you don’t need to pay for... I’ve bought absolutely NOTHING and have build dozens of projects. This video right here is the best advice I’ve ever found for assembling these flags... thank you Sir!

[@lindamorgey6736]

@@MrBonney1990 Paw Paw is incredible guy 👍👍👍

[@nebegdj5954]

hi father paw its a nice video , in my house ihave an old door like this style of assemblenc

[@StuffUCanMake]

Very efficient jig.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@bandd1952]

Did you ever make the video for the knobs?

[@mikeledee8786]

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

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Usually this is because of wet wood. It will warp, bow, and cup quickly after cutting as the result of the wood drying unevenly.

[@mikeledee8786]

So those boards are unused for the flag, correct?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

yes, if they warp too much then they are not used.

[@scottglesmer137]

What length 2x2s did you use and how many

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

There are 13 for 13 stripes. This flag was 37” long

[@MrOkrick]

I dig the jig PawPaw...I'm a welder by trade and to speed up production you absolutely HAVE TO have jigs...do you have a cut list on the parts to build that jig sir?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

No, I do not have a cut list but you should have enough information in the video to make your own. Thank you very much.

[@dennislintz1]

I see you did screw your bars to the jig. Was it easier than having them loose? I have a small shop. Would there be any down fall of assembling this upright (15 degree) lean compared to laying flat? Thanks for the jig design.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, that would work just fine. Thanks for watching

[@mikewatson3018]

The quarter inch strips on your jig.. Are they on all 6 clamps.. or just the 3 top ones??

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You only need them on the top clamps. It is necessary to provide extra clamping power to the jig.

[@trollop4866]

Which on is better one piece union or using 13 stripes and no union? Any cons for not using union?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

It is more personal preference. I like using a separate union with premium pine. It has no knots and it carves very well. Thank you very much for the question.

[@trollop4866]

@@PawPawsWorkShop thank you, it seems separate Is the way to go, I was thinking of cutting that part out but maybe stars would line up on the line and make trouble plus I didnt think of knots.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

When I have cut the stars on the individual slats, I always glue them together first then carve. The line does not cause a problem

[@josephm7413]

Some one asked the question about solid union or striped union. If you mess up a flag a little easier to correct the unions if one piece. If not I've had to ditch a flag bevause their was problems woth the union.

[@stevensbarker6891]

Have you ever used cedar to make a flag. Is it hard to carve stars in it?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Cedar is a very soft wood and will work just fine. It will require sanding of the stars to clean up the edges. This wood will have a lot of fuzzies.

[@MrOkrick]

I have used pine cedar and expensive walnut..

[@MrOkrick]

Good video sir

[@tracybeasley440]

How long are your bolts for your clamp

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

The bolts are 6" long. Thank you very much.

[@anthonygreen9844]

Thank you so much for sharing. I will be making one as soon as I can. Question for you: are you not using any glue? Is it true that if you use glue the flag will wrap after some time?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

It all depends on the wood you use. Many people use to lowest grade of wood possible. High moisture and splits and knots all cause problems.

[@rickstowell3497]

Paw Paw: Do you glue each slat to one another...or just glue the keepers down before nailing or screwing. And do you nail or screw?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Usually I just glue and staple the keeper to the slats. I have done it both ways and gluing the slats does not seem to make a difference. Thank you for watching

[@rickstowell3497]

@@PawPawsWorkShop Thanks for the response. I started out gluing every slat and the keepers, I found out it was more of a mess getting the extra glue cleaned up. I have to agree...gluing and stapling them (the keepers) seems to work just as well an much quicker!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Time is money. No obvious improvement in quality results in cutting it out. Save the time and the extra mess

[@johncoonradtjr.5141]

What is there a nut on the bottom of the clamps we couldn’t see .

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I used a t nut

[@MrOkrick]

Yes there would be either a threaded anchor or a nut..it will NOT hold the threads in the wood alone

[@MrOkrick]

@@PawPawsWorkShop "T" nut???

[@mikelewis5152]

Watch for knots . Mine broke when I put too much pressure on nut. The jig works very well other than my mistake.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@Barneyscarpetcleaning]

Paw paw are you using pine or a different type of wood? Do you actually glue up the wood too?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, I'm using pine and I often glue the stripes.

[@shelby50411]

hey paw paw what actual size are your 1x2's are they 1.5?....where do you but them..? like i said at lowes they were only 1.4375 wide but i used furring strips 1x2...maybe if i look at the premium 1x2 it will be 1.5 wide but cost a lot more??....the furring strips are rounded on edges and not square

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I actually don't use the 1x2. I purchase my wood from Home Depot. I find that it is of better quality than Lowes. I don't like the 1x2 because of the rounded edges and the size. I used the 1x4 furring strips and cut the edge off first on one side, then cut to the 1.5 that I need. The edges are sharp. However, after that flag, I use the 2x4 and resaw, then cut to size. It's more labor intense, but it is a lot cheaper and I get a better quality flag than using the furring strips. Being on a fixed income, every penny counts. I pick through the 2x4s carefully to get the best ones.

[@shelby50411]

hi paw apw..i dont have a workshop like you so i have to buy my stuff with least amount of after purchase work...i dont have the tools or the table saw skills to be cutting down etc etc..for now .i dont mind the rounded edges it gives the flag some dimension depth to it ...i think if i make another one i will just reduce my union to 10 1/8 and use the 1x2 furring strips that are smaller width but real cheap and easy..takes a while to find straight ones lol..but worth it...either way its done the final product looks good... thank you....@@PawPawsWorkShop

[@JUSTBECOUSE13]

I love this .do you glue the flag ? Dose it glue stuck to your jig?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Yes, I glue the flag and no glue does not get on the jig. If that is a concern, put wax paper down first.

[@banjerlegs3051]

Haha. I have put a flag together backwards. The feeling of flipping it over and seeing that union wrong is heartbreaking!! Haha

[@shelby50411]

By the way...Nice video...:)

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@shannanschisler9577]

In my first work I always used Woodglut plans.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Ok

[@zinfendal0]

Lol. With all those boards on back. Good luck with warping in a few months.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Never had a problem. Look at my flags on the wall. Never warped. Thank you for watching my video

[@garzonlaperle9403]

Stodoys has a lot of designs to choose from.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I’ll make my own designs

[@MrOkrick]

I watched part of a video on youtube called DIY WOODEN FLAG DOS AND DONTS...that's about 7 min of my life I'll never get back..his info wasn't very good

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Well, I'm glad that you found my channel. Thank you

[@MrOkrick]

@@PawPawsWorkShop thank you sir..I don't have ANYTHING C.N.C. so I carve with a Dremel..long process but.. maybe someday I will be able to get a C.N.C. mill. A guy can dream

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

It will happen. I started with just a cheap jig saw and a drill.

[@shelby50411]

Hi paw paw... Ive been reviewing all the youtube millionaires and it seems if you can grab a guitar and play a van halen or led zeppelin or jimmy hendrix song you can become a millionaire within 1-2 yrs... If you are a young kid .. So why dont you team up with one of your grandkids and grab a geetar and get to work on a video... It seems many parents and grandparents are doing this and using their kids to become millionaires... :) youtube is making it just too easy to become a millionaire .. The days of working hard and going to,school and learning are slowly becoming extinct and you can thank the internet and sites like youtube and facebook for this disturbing trend....

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

lol All my kids are hard working. None play the guitar. Maybe we could fake it? Who knows...Grand kids are also hard working, everything from office manager, the Army soldier working on aircraft, college students, high school, and not to mention pre school. I thing that covers all of them. No internet multimillionaires in the crowd. Something to think about. In the meantime, I would like to see anything to help my depleting scrap bin. Have a good day.

[@shelby50411]

hi paw paw...thats awesome that your kids and grand kids are very hard working...this country needs more of it....most kids nowadays are lazy and want everyhting given to them..way different than when i grwew up or you grew up im sure...the invention of the internet is probably most of the reason...there was no internet when i grew up...you can blame the internet and social media for a lot of issues our society has today....and keep up the great projects...:).....

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Every generation has its struggles. In my generation it was don't get to close to the TV. Now, it to much social media. I'm concerned that our high school and college kids today expect everything to be done for them including having someone else pay their way.

[@shelby50411]

yes paw paw you are correct..... when i was a kid too much tv was considered bad....the major diff now is that you cant compare the tv time back then to the internet time now becasue tv was only a 1 way activity.rec info only (no potentuial harm could be done) . and the internet is 2 way send and rec info and basically unlimited control of what someone can do and millions times more potentially hazardous..and you are rright kids nowadays want want want for nothing nothing nothing.....they are lazy and dont know what earning a buck is...they jusxt want money and do nothing....we can thank youtube for this and socail media..facebook..and media etc etc..and our government....

[@DennisZimmerman]

Paw Paw you don't use glue?

[@lindamorgey6736]

I made it with Woodglut plans!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

ok