Retired Air Force MSgt here, thank you for your service. I really enjoyed your video! I like it when people tell you what they are doing as they do it, rather than spend 10 or 15 minutes telling you what they are going to do before doing anything. I've never done powercarcarving before, but now think I'll give it a shot! Great video and explanation and beautiful wavy flag! I'm a new subscriber.
I have been making wooden flags for years and may try a wavy one soon. Loved the video and you are the only one I have seen that has engraved the stars. That is what I would do. Great job !
You inspired me to try the wavy flag! Made two so far and am very pleased with the results. I plan on making one more. Two are going to my veteran brothers (blood) and one for myself. I have made over 180 standard flags and have given a majority of them area veterans. I have made Maltese firefighter badges, police badges and dozens of patriotic crosses. With your talent you may want to make the firefighters wooden cross. Thanks for your service brother!
That exact knife is a great idea! Ive made 3 so far and love doing them, waiting for my Kutzall disc to see if it cuts my time a bit more than my cheap 30 dollar Amazon set of discs. So far they've all turned out amazing and even sold one. Ive found the Scotch blue (Edge Lock) series works the best for sealing out anything, Ive tried the green Frog tape, orange tape and this Scotch blue WITH Edge Lock works the best and haven't had any bleed through using it.
That looks phenomenal man. Great job. I have done a regular flag, but not a wavy flag. You inspired me to give it a try. I hate that stain bleed, but you showed a way to fix it. Thanks for the video and linking all the stuff you used to get it done. Hopefully mine will turn out great like yours did.The gloss really makes it pop like you said.
Love it! Fisher is awesome to learn from too. I've never seen anyone use the exacto knife to remove the seepages. Great idea, thank you! Great job too!!
Thanks! I think so too. I did add some eye pro once I took a few wood chips in the nose, but I should have absolutely thrown some on from the beginning
Welcome to my life! On a busy week I make 4 of these a day. I'm happy to see that you and make them in almost the exact same way. I made a cheat template for myself with marks one inch apart, 13 marks and I use the same method for putting on the stars with a penciled outline stars and Dremel 4000. The only part we differ is that I don't glue my flag together before I carve out the waves. Just two clamps holding it together. Then I take the clamps off and burn and stain the red stripes. Then I assemble it altogether again and paint on the union and do the stars. Right now I use a spray on polyurethane but I'm seriously considering using polyurethane from a can. Good job
Thank you. Yeah it was definitely a learning process. I actually toyed with the idea of carving clamped first as I’ve seen a few do on RUclips. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to get my glue up just right and not have an opportunity to sand them smooth. Have you found any issues with alignment after the fact? If not, how did you avoid the bad alignment potential?
@@ReadySetBuildIt yeah the bad alignment is potentially there. I would say 1 out of every 5 or 6 flags don't line up perfectly but it isn't really noticeable. To me, it is really noticable because I tend to see all the flaws and am pretty judgemental about my work. So when I paint or burn the separate stripes, I paint and burn about 1/4 inch on the sides as well so it helps to camouflage any potential misalignment and no bare plain wood spots are visible. I find it's quicker to paint the stripes separately then dealing with the tape and touch up afterwards.
I enjoy this video format for builds like this and your flag came out great. But I wanted to say one thing about your video editing, I found the music to be a little too loud at times. I was turning up my volume to hear you talk but had to turn it down when the music got louder to keep from having my ears explode. But everything else about this video I loved, thank you for taking the time to make and share it.
Thank you for your service! Can I ask what you used for a finish? I'm guessing brushed on epoxy resin? Great end product and excellent teaching video. Why won't it let me like this more than once. LOL
Howard, thank you for your support. I used spar urethane on this flag. This is perfect for a flag that will be outdoors. I’ve since started using general finishes high performance satin on my flags that are for indoors. If you check out my Instagram @readysetbuildit you can check out how they came out. Thank you for watching!
@@ReadySetBuildIt Excellent! Thanks! I use a cnc to make my flags and am dying to try this technique. I've picked up the sanding and other discs I think I'll need. I appreciate the efforts you put into this video. Thanks again!
A couple of comments for you, Drew. I loved the video, The flag looks great! Were you able to make a second flag with the other parts? I found it a little amusing that you stated, "I really need to invest in some proper dust collection" and then in the next shot there is a duststopper and vacuum in the background. What I have done, and would advise, is to just build a box out of 1/2" or 3/4 plywood for the vacuum and dustopper and put caster wheels on it so you can cart it around, connecting it to whatever you need to. Keep up the great work, dude! I want to go make one now.
Scott, thank you very much. I was able to make a second wavy and a flat flag out of what was left. Also, it’s funny you mention a box. That’s on my project to do list. I’m mulling over creating a dust stopper cart with storage for miscellaneous sanding equipment. I’m in the design phase. So look out for that one.
Retired Air Force MSgt here, thank you for your service. I really enjoyed your video! I like it when people tell you what they are doing as they do it, rather than spend 10 or 15 minutes telling you what they are going to do before doing anything. I've never done powercarcarving before, but now think I'll give it a shot! Great video and explanation and beautiful wavy flag! I'm a new subscriber.
That’s very refreshing. Thank you for the kind words and the sub. Also thank you for your service!
Outstanding Drew! 40+ year woodworker here and I am impressed! Great work and thank you for your service!
Thank you! I really appreciate that
Very unique.
Thank you
Absolutely one of the best videos I have seen!
You’re too kind. Thank you for watching and I appreciate the subscription.
I have been making wooden flags for years and may try a wavy one soon. Loved the video and you are the only one I have seen that has engraved the stars. That is what I would do. Great job !
Thank you sir. It takes a little longer but it seems to be the only way to get the depth and effect I was after.
You inspired me to try the wavy flag! Made two so far and am very pleased with the results. I plan on making one more. Two are going to my veteran brothers (blood) and one for myself. I have made over 180 standard flags and have given a majority of them area veterans. I have made Maltese firefighter badges, police badges and dozens of patriotic crosses. With your talent you may want to make the firefighters wooden cross. Thanks for your service brother!
beautiful!!
Thanks Daniel
Great video , Thks ❤
Thanks Paul
Very nice build….enjoyed your video
Thanks so much!
That exact knife is a great idea! Ive made 3 so far and love doing them, waiting for my Kutzall disc to see if it cuts my time a bit more than my cheap 30 dollar Amazon set of discs. So far they've all turned out amazing and even sold one. Ive found the Scotch blue (Edge Lock) series works the best for sealing out anything, Ive tried the green Frog tape, orange tape and this Scotch blue WITH Edge Lock works the best and haven't had any bleed through using it.
Thanks. I have t tried the edge lock yet. I’ll have to give it a shot.
Nice looking flag, Drew. Thanks for sharing this video. I'm headed over to your home site to see all of your other videos.😀
Thanks so much.
nice job on stars!
Thank you
Bad ass my friend. Ty for the video
Thanks!
That looks phenomenal man. Great job. I have done a regular flag, but not a wavy flag. You inspired me to give it a try. I hate that stain bleed, but you showed a way to fix it. Thanks for the video and linking all the stuff you used to get it done. Hopefully mine will turn out great like yours did.The gloss really makes it pop like you said.
Chris, thanks so much. Best way thing to do it is to dive in. It will come out great. Thanks for watching.
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Great job man, that flag is awesome!
Thanks so much
Love your work and love your attitude, you remind me of "me". great job.
Thank you. I really appreciate it
You must be proud to be an American! Beautiful work!
I am. Thank you
Love it! Fisher is awesome to learn from too. I've never seen anyone use the exacto knife to remove the seepages. Great idea, thank you! Great job too!!
Thanks so much. He’s a big inspiration to my woodworking journey. Thanks for watching. It means a lot to me.
@@ReadySetBuildIt I used your technique to remove seepage and it worked great! Thank you again for such a useful trick!
@@dcruicks1 Donna you are very welcome. That’s what this community is for. 👍
Nice youtube channel, subscribed.
Thanks so much.
You only have two eyes! Protect them. Nice flag!
You make a good point. I’ll try to do better
This is really cool Andy.
Thanks Aunty
That wavy flag effect is really cool. Nice work.
As a side note, be sure to use some eye pro with that cutting wheel.
Thanks! I think so too. I did add some eye pro once I took a few wood chips in the nose, but I should have absolutely thrown some on from the beginning
Excellent work. I suggest staining before you put it together. Easier on cleanup.
Thank you. That’s definitely a method I’ve tried. It requires a higher level of precision during the glue-up.
Welcome to my life! On a busy week I make 4 of these a day. I'm happy to see that you and make them in almost the exact same way. I made a cheat template for myself with marks one inch apart, 13 marks and I use the same method for putting on the stars with a penciled outline stars and Dremel 4000. The only part we differ is that I don't glue my flag together before I carve out the waves. Just two clamps holding it together. Then I take the clamps off and burn and stain the red stripes. Then I assemble it altogether again and paint on the union and do the stars. Right now I use a spray on polyurethane but I'm seriously considering using polyurethane from a can. Good job
Thank you. Yeah it was definitely a learning process. I actually toyed with the idea of carving clamped first as I’ve seen a few do on RUclips. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to get my glue up just right and not have an opportunity to sand them smooth. Have you found any issues with alignment after the fact? If not, how did you avoid the bad alignment potential?
@@ReadySetBuildIt yeah the bad alignment is potentially there. I would say 1 out of every 5 or 6 flags don't line up perfectly but it isn't really noticeable. To me, it is really noticable because I tend to see all the flaws and am pretty judgemental about my work. So when I paint or burn the separate stripes, I paint and burn about 1/4 inch on the sides as well so it helps to camouflage any potential misalignment and no bare plain wood spots are visible. I find it's quicker to paint the stripes separately then dealing with the tape and touch up afterwards.
@@chrisisnowliftingstuff3248 fair enough.
Beautiful work! Where is your eye protection?
Thank you and you are right.
Looks awesome!
Thanks Russ
Talented!
Your too kind. Thank you!
Great work bro
Thanks bro. I appreciate that.
Thats amazing
Thank you very much!
I enjoy this video format for builds like this and your flag came out great. But I wanted to say one thing about your video editing, I found the music to be a little too loud at times. I was turning up my volume to hear you talk but had to turn it down when the music got louder to keep from having my ears explode. But everything else about this video I loved, thank you for taking the time to make and share it.
I appreciate your feedback. All in the learning process for me. I’ll take that into consideration for my next video.
Looks amazing, I'm thinking of doing something like this for the Canadian Maple Leaf flag seeing I'm from Canada.
Thank you. I think that would look awesome
Thank you for your service! Can I ask what you used for a finish? I'm guessing brushed on epoxy resin? Great end product and excellent teaching video. Why won't it let me like this more than once. LOL
Howard, thank you for your support. I used spar urethane on this flag. This is perfect for a flag that will be outdoors. I’ve since started using general finishes high performance satin on my flags that are for indoors. If you check out my Instagram @readysetbuildit you can check out how they came out. Thank you for watching!
@@ReadySetBuildIt Excellent! Thanks! I use a cnc to make my flags and am dying to try this technique. I've picked up the sanding and other discs I think I'll need. I appreciate the efforts you put into this video. Thanks again!
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Thanks
A couple of comments for you, Drew. I loved the video, The flag looks great! Were you able to make a second flag with the other parts? I found it a little amusing that you stated, "I really need to invest in some proper dust collection" and then in the next shot there is a duststopper and vacuum in the background. What I have done, and would advise, is to just build a box out of 1/2" or 3/4 plywood for the vacuum and dustopper and put caster wheels on it so you can cart it around, connecting it to whatever you need to. Keep up the great work, dude! I want to go make one now.
Scott, thank you very much. I was able to make a second wavy and a flat flag out of what was left. Also, it’s funny you mention a box. That’s on my project to do list. I’m mulling over creating a dust stopper cart with storage for miscellaneous sanding equipment. I’m in the design phase. So look out for that one.
Send me your planer. I'd be happy to take it out of the box.
Once you send me 20” planer, I’ll gladly let this one go.
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Thanks
great video but the music was way to load
We can’t always be great when we try a new thing. Thanks for watching. I’ll get better.
Wear goggles when doing that!!
Thanks. I did wear glasses during most of the cutting, but you make a valid safety point.
Looks awesome!
Thank you