Large picture frame commission #1: Making carving samples and the frame.

Hi Roger,

Thanks for the post on carving. I enjoy making frames but would not dream of trying to carve elements like this into them. Having the ability to carve is a gift. But as a non-carver I enjoy seeing this talent expressed by those who have these skills.

From what I can see you have created a unique frame.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Hello Roger, Very Nice way to make some very cool wood Frames. I haven’t made any frames myself yet, but the wifes been after me to make some. I especially like how you’ve made them and have given them that extra special touch with the Carving. Keep up the great work…..your brother in woodworking John

-- Your Brother in WoodWorking John, Pittsburgh , PA.

Roger a great looking frame. A nice job.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Great looking frame. Man, I wish I could carve.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Hi Roger excellent work as usual, I appreciate the story of how you progress the design through to the finished frame.

-- Colin, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. "Every craftsman was once an amateur"

That’s a dandy, Roger. But, we expect that from you!!!LOL

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Thank you for showing the options .. I like watching how people “think through” the process!
great job

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Great frame, Roger. I want to thank you for the angle cutting method for getting a deeper frame. So simple I never would have thought of it. It opens all kind of options for me.

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Hi Roger;

Wow! Very creative.

Obviously you have some very sharp chisels to get clean cuts like that.

Is that tulip poplar?

Great job!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

Thanks for posting, like the thought process for design and great frame. Look forward to the carving lesson.

-- Joel Tille

Thank you everyone! It sure makes me feel good that what I offer with the carving is accepted here on LJ, all though with chip carving I do have to make what I carve on.

Lee, the wood is basswood and I use only one knife to carve all of these elements on the frame. I only use a knife on soft woods but on hard woods I will use chisels to make the initial cuts then I will go back over all the cuts with a knife to give them the machined look. It’s a lot of work but the end result is perfection or at least I like to think so. LOL!

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

Roger!

As usual you came through with another beautiful creation.

It looks like the Basswood took the stain real well. I’ve had problems blotching when I stain it.

I like the design of the frame, it looks great.

-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1