How to Make a Racing Flag Stand

Racing flags are used in auto racing, motorcycle racing and similar sports. Although they are traditionally used to give information to racers, racers often keep them after the race. For example, the winner of the race may receive the checkered flag as a sort of trophy. A racing flag stand can help the racer display the flag proudly for all to see.

Things You'll Need

  • 3 square pieces of plywood (4-by-4 inch) 3 square pieces of plywood (2-by-2 inch) Hammer Nails Drill Pencil
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Instructions

    • 1

      Stack two 2-by-2 inch pieces of plywood together. Hammer a nail into each corner to connect the two pieces.

    • 2

      Add the third 2-by-2 piece of plywood. Hammer a nail into each corner once again.

    • 3

      Repeat Step 2 with each of the three pieces of 4-by-4 inch plywood. Turn over the stack of plywood. You should now have a stack of 4-by-4 pieces topped by a stack of 2-by-2 pieces.

    • 4

      Draw an "X" on the top of the 2-by-2 piece of wood by using a ruler to draw two lines connecting the opposite corners. The center of the "X" is the center of the wood.

    • 5

      Drill a thin hole directly into the center of the "X." The diameter of the drill bit should equal the diameter of the flagpole.

    • 6

      Insert the flagpole into the hole.