| Project by RTJM27 | posted 03-06-2012 01:05 AM | 1943 views | 0 times favorited | 8 comments |  |
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A friend had a silk map he wanted framed. I naively said I could do it no problem. This is the first frame I’ve done and couldn’t believe the challenges I encountered. The map is stretched over 3/8 plywood so the weight was considerable. I was doing the project pro bono so I tried to keep material costs to a minimum. The plexi was ridiculous so I decided to make the frame out of pine to keep it cheap. In hind sight I should have just paid for some walnut or oak because the pine just did not want to hold the weight I was asking it to. I finally came up with a plan to make the plywood support the frame instead of vice versa and it turned out well. The ‘customer’ was happy and that’s what matters. A lot of lessons learned on my part as well. Thanks for looking.
-- Reed
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doncutlip
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#1 posted 03-06-2012 01:22 AM
Super job, nice looking miters, customer should be well pleased
-- Don, Royersford, PA
a1Jim
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#2 posted 03-06-2012 01:31 AM
Looks good to me Reed, nice first frame.
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gfadvm
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#3 posted 03-06-2012 01:58 AM
Yeah Reed, I thought what could be simpler than a frame? Until I went to make my first one! You did good on this one (even if you cheated with the plywood gussets). I would have splined the miters for strength but your gussets should be REALLY strong. Nice job on the whole project. Now go make another!
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kiefer
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#4 posted 03-06-2012 03:49 AM
You did well REED and the project will be appreciated and that is what matters .
Be proud .
Kiefer
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lizardhead
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#5 posted 03-06-2012 06:25 AM
Your workbench is pretty nice too, and a very clean shop
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workerinwood
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#6 posted 03-06-2012 01:40 PM
Well done, looks great!!
-- Jack, Albuquerque
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#7 posted 03-06-2012 01:44 PM
someone will be happy. i always have a hard time with 45’s in a frame also
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Ken90712
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#8 posted 03-06-2012 11:00 PM
Well done, your right frames can be a real bear to get them to come out looking good.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
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