| Project by IantheTinker | posted 03-07-2018 03:28 AM | 788 views | 0 times favorited | 6 comments |  |
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This is my first picture frame, it is sized to fit an 8×12 photo and is made from maple. I had been attempting 45 degree miters but kept failing, so I opted for butt joints reinforced with dowels. It is quite square and ridged. I chamfered the edges and finished it with boiled linseed oil. I like the swirls and slashes of color within the wood, I probably could have done a better job of showing those off. I drilled some tiny holes along the inside of the back and put small finish nails in them to keep the glass, picture, and cardboard in place.
Thank you for taking a look!
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woodbutcherbynight
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#1 posted 03-07-2018 04:21 AM
Looks good. I use one of these to put the brads in for holding the picture in place. Much more expensive now I see then when I got it for under $30. Has worked well and is easy to use. If you plan to do more a worthwhile investment.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Logan-Dual-Point-Driver-Elite-/272832922221?hash=item3f861c026d
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IantheTinker
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#2 posted 03-07-2018 04:28 AM
Thanks for the suggestion, I will look into it.
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#3 posted 03-07-2018 12:58 PM
Great use of the Ambrosia to hilight the frame.
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helluvawreck
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#4 posted 03-07-2018 10:43 PM
This frame turned out beautifully. Nice work!
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#5 posted 03-07-2018 11:26 PM
Nice job -that maple is really eye catching. I’ve been starting to put together some frames (and agree that the miters are a challenge!!) and wanted to share these “turn buttons” that I have found to work nicely to hold the back in place:
Turn Buttons 136 Black Picture Frame Turn Buttons with Screws for Hanging Photos by Topoox https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0759NZYYG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Again -great looking frame. I like your use of dowels. I’ve tried dowels on a project and struggled to get them to fit. You did a great job with yours.
IantheTinker
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#6 posted 03-09-2018 03:01 PM
Thank you for both the compliments and the button suggestion!
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