Framing US Flag

[airbornediver]

I've got a US flag that was flown at the place where I was in Iraq that I want framed. I don't think its appropriate to frame it in a triangular flag case because I believe that to be used only for burial flags that are in memory of the fallen. I'd like to frame this flag up and hang it on my wall in my house, do any of you have any experience with this? Did you order a custom frame, build one, find one, or other option?

Thanks

[Dusty]

http://www.texasartdepot.com/p-7643-...ag-frames.aspx

It's your flag, do what you want with it.

The tri-frame is always appropiate, but I'd go big or go home. With a flag that flew over your camp down range, I'd have it framed to actual size, place it on my living room wall for all the world to see.

But that's just me.

WD

edited: Removing the flag from the ceiling.

[x SF med]

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Here's a link to the US Flag Code...

http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html

Remember that the union (blue field with stars) needs to be to the flag's own right (your left when facing the flag, opposite) when flown or hung indoors. The Flag should not be used as a ceiling covering;
Title 36 USC, Chapter 10, Section 176(f)

There are no rules that I could find on framing, it actually appears to be a way to "display without dirtying or mutilating..."

[lindy]

Originally Posted by airbornediver

I've got a US flag that was flown at the place where I was in Iraq that I want framed. I don't think its appropriate to frame it in a triangular flag case because I believe that to be used only for burial flags that are in memory of the fallen.

I think sometimes they look pretty good with the tri-fold. This one is hanging in a friend's house.

[JJ_BPK]

I have seen many flags displayed in the tri-fold case, most times with a small brass tag stating the event or a person being honored. To me the tir-fold case is much more refined and offers better protection for your flag.

I would suggest you sit down and type a short note with the details and circumstances surrounding the flag coming into your possession,, along with a copy of you orders for the deployment and tuck them into the display. That way the provenance will be passed on for future generation.

My $00.0002

[airbornediver]

That's the plan, but with flag framed in its full size.

I have a flag thats in a tri-fold display, it honors my grandfather who is deceased. He was a career man, served in 5th Rangers in WWII. (one of the main reasons why I believe that the trifold display is for burial flags)

With my flag, I want to do the "go big" option. Framing store wants to charge me almost 400 bucks. I might end up going to Lowe's and building one myself and place it on my living room wall for all the world to see-which is what I want to do.

[ZonieDiver]

Framing store wants to charge me almost 400 bucks.

My recent experiences with framing stores would classify that figure as a bargain!

[Dusty]

Handy tips on this clip; you could size the frame to the Flag (+ background):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P9pAeti57Y

[Buffalobob]

Depending on your tastes and your home decor, old barn wood such as black gum can be made into a frame that is rough and that rough look tolerates a lot of "mistakes". Some 1/16 inch plywood can be used to make a back and that will eliminate the need for some of the fancy structural work. If you have a router, table saw or radial arm saw with dadoo blade you can inlet for a glass cover.

Originally Posted by ZonieDiver

My recent experiences with framing stores would classify that figure as a bargain!

Ain't that the truth.

Airbornediver, whatever you do, do it with pride. Take your time, do you reseach, make it perfect. Make it something worthy of family many years from now.

Good luck, good on you.

Wet Dog

[airbornediver]

I found a way to do, in fact, I found the exact way I was looking for.

Instructions are located at:

http://www.ronhazelton.com/archives/...ion_frame.shtm

The site includes instructions, pics, video, and materials & tools list to accomplish this task.

I'm excited about this find. I will be doing this project during my time off over Christmas. Once complete, I'll post pictures.

[1stindoor]

That looks good...a few helpful hints if I may.

If you don't have a router you can use a table saw or circular saw with a guide to cut your daddos. Go very slow and make shallow cuts.

If you own a router...get high quality blades...and start shallow.

Practice with some cheap pine first.

I've found that using whole stock works best as then you can cut your miters afterwards and know your grooves will line up.

And for my father...(may he smile knowing I'm passing this "gem" on)
Measure twice...throw away once and do it right the next time.

Originally Posted by 1stindoor

That looks good...a few helpful hints if I may.

If you don't have a router you can use a table saw or circular saw with a guide to cut your daddos. Go very slow and make shallow cuts.

If you own a router...get high quality blades...and start shallow.

Practice with some cheap pine first.

I've found that using whole stock works best as then you can cut your miters afterwards and know your grooves will line up.

And for my father...(may he smile knowing I'm passing this "gem" on)
Measure twice...throw away once and do it right the next time.

I would add also, use the finest wood you can aford. Nothing quite like an exotic burl or other hardwood, lightly stained, not too distracting from the subject, but something that says, "Wow", or "Holy Cow, batman!".

[Sigaba]

Originally Posted by JJ_BPK

I would suggest you sit down and type a short note with the details and circumstances surrounding the flag coming into your possession,, along with a copy of you orders for the deployment and tuck them into the display. That way the provenance will be passed on for future generation.

ABD--

If you do take this piece of sound advice, please consider using archive-quality paper and ink so that the memorializing documents will last.

My $0.02.