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   saschafer | Apr 15, 2009 11:34pm | #1

   Woods in general are acidic, oak especially so. Coating the inside of the case with shellac should provide enough of a barrier to prevent accelerated deterioration of the fabric in the flag.

   -Steve

    

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   bob k | Apr 15, 2009 11:58pm | #2

   Thanks, Steve. I'm a late-comer to the many uses for shellac, but find that it comes up more and more lately. Do you use it on the inside of drawers, too?

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   saschafer | Apr 16, 2009 12:01am | #3

   I use it on the insides of everything, and frequently on the outsides, too. ;-)

   -Steve

    

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   BruceS | Apr 16, 2009 05:49am | #4

   I've made about six of these.  The Black Walnut were my favorite, followed by Cherry then Oak. I glued 1/4" hard foam poster board covered with red felt or velvet inside to the back board.  That way you can easily pin campaign and service medals to it.

   http://eagleamerica.com/flag-display-case/p/413-2040/

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

   
   

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   Edited 4/15/2009 10:55 pm ET by BruceS