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Memorial Flag Box Project

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BrokenolMarine
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Done!

Post by BrokenolMarine » Sun Mar 04, 2018 2:27 pm

The Daughter showed up with the glass and the flag this afternoon. She was fine with a waxed finish over the stain, so she could take the box home, so I waxed it. Then we installed the glass, which fit perfectly. I screwed on the name plate (which I have edited to remove the name and info in this pic) and added the coins, and we were done. She was very happy with the final product. I saw room for improvement and will make notes to make sure the next one in this style is better. ;) They can always be better. Right? But since SHE was happy... I am happy.
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The flag sat a bit low, so we stuck a temporary spacer under it for the pic. She is going to use some foam she has at home to boost it slightly and center it in the glass, other than that, I am thrilled. ;) They could also refold the flag slightly larger... but I've heard that refolding the flag is bad luck. :roll:
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Re: Memorial Flag Box Project

Post by BrokenolMarine » Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:35 pm

The glass fit exactly.. so the measurements hadn't changed. :D
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Re: Memorial Flag Box Project

Post by CharlieW » Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:02 am

That is beautiful and noble work, Marine.
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Re: Memorial Flag Box Project

Post by RetiredSeabee » Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:45 am

You done good Marine.
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