Challenge Coin Display Flag

I recently made a challenge coin display flag. The flag features a color scheme that represents a thin yellow line and thin blue line for those that are dispatchers and in law enforcement.

Tools & Materials I Used

Wood Glue  https://amzn.to/3dVtxsu

Delta 36-725 Table Saw: https://amzn.to/3reIucP

Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/3NSDWXT

F-Clamps: https://amzn.to/2ZXSYV9

Jointer: https://amzn.to/3NN9ZYT

Air Filtration System: https://amzn.to/3NNdLS9

Random Orbital Sander: https://amzn.to/30lk9tN

Parallel Clamps:https://amzn.to/3nyR8n6

Planer: https://amzn.to/3kYtP4l

4” Clear Flexible Dust Collection Tubing: https://amzn.to/3pcGD8K

2 1/2” Flexible Dust Collection Tubing: https://amzn.to/3p84NRG

4” Hose Clamp: https://amzn.to/3ldJ0qx

I begin by milling and cutting down some red oak into small strips at the table saw. These will make up the stripes of the flag. I then cut the strips of wood to length at the miter saw.

I then edge-glue the strips together in clamps, and let dry.

After the glue is dry, I remove the assembly from the clamps and run the piece through the planer to get an even and flat surface on both sides. I use my table saw to angle the blade and cut kerfs into the “stripes” of the flag. These allow the challenge coins to be displayed nicely on the final product.

I use tape to mask off the area that I would like to paint black. I then spray paint the area black and once the paint has dried, remove the masking tape. I repeat this process for the gold and blue colors.

Next I use my vinyl plotter to cut out a stencil to be used to apply the Union. I stick the vinyl stencil to the piece, and paint the stars white.

I cut some more oak boards to the size and shape needed to form a base. I glue up the base pieces to the flag and paint the base black.

Once the glue dries, the challenge coins are inserted into the kerf-cut slots, and this project is complete!