The Story
Use the larger sizes in smaller yards as an honorable way to pay tribute to the many servicemen and women lost in battle. Use the smaller sizes as graveside memorials (subject to cemetery rules and regulations).
Quick and easy to make from plywood and black paint. (10", 13", 16" and 20" tall)
More Info
Wood: 20" x 27", 16" x 22", 13" x 18" and 11" x 14" pieces of plywood (1/2" thick exterior grade, good one or two sides, preferably 5-ply for better stability). Hardware: Required for displaying.
Stakes - Fifteen 3/16" dia. x 11" long, steel (#YS11)
Clamps - Thirty 3/16" w/screws (3 packs #YSC1)
Tools: Scroll Saw or Hand held jig saw with a non-chipping, scrolling blade.
Supplies: Transfer paper (#CARB), pencil & clear tape.
Sand paper-medium & fine grits.
Wood filler-non shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws.
Paint brushes - 2" wide brushes or foam tip.
Paint: Water based primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and following suggested colors of acrylic paint or exterior semi-gloss enamel: Black (#P2506).
Sealer (optional): High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection.
Description
Use the larger sizes in smaller yards as an honorable way to pay tribute to the many servicemen and women lost in battle. Use the smaller sizes as graveside memorials (subject to cemetery rules and regulations).
Quick and easy to make from plywood and black paint. (10", 13", 16" and 20" tall)
More Info
Wood: 20" x 27", 16" x 22", 13" x 18" and 11" x 14" pieces of plywood (1/2" thick exterior grade, good one or two sides, preferably 5-ply for better stability). Hardware: Required for displaying.
Stakes - Fifteen 3/16" dia. x 11" long, steel (#YS11)
Clamps - Thirty 3/16" w/screws (3 packs #YSC1)
Tools: Scroll Saw or Hand held jig saw with a non-chipping, scrolling blade.
Supplies: Transfer paper (#CARB), pencil & clear tape.
Sand paper-medium & fine grits.
Wood filler-non shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws.
Paint brushes - 2" wide brushes or foam tip.
Paint: Water based primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and following suggested colors of acrylic paint or exterior semi-gloss enamel: Black (#P2506).
Sealer (optional): High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection.











