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Project by hannes posted 25 days ago 457 views 7 times favorited 11 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I made these after my wife asked me to make some frames for 4 pictures she bought. I’ve seen this design around, but not sure where anymore, but probably right here on LJs. Anyway i have never worked with Kiaat wood (Southern African wood – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterocarpus_angolensis) before and thought it is a good opportunity to try it.

I had fun making these and since i am still a novice, had good practice. Then also the wife is happy, so i am happy. :)

-- Hannes, Cape Town, South Africa


11 comments so far

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TopamaxSurvivor

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posted 25 days ago

They look great! Those lap joints look a lot easier than squaring up and fitting those pesty miter joints ;-))

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

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degoose

2026 posts in 254 days


posted 25 days ago

I have used the Pterocarpus Indicus extensively,,,, nice to work.. and it looks similar to the P. Angolensis…
P. Indicus is known as New Guinea Rosewood.

BTW nice job on the frames..

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

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hannes

5 posts in 33 days


posted 25 days ago

I thought it was just me having a tough time lining those lap joints up. :) I’ll use the wood again… was easy to work with. I’ve seen the New Guinea Rosewood at the lumber yard. Also very beautiful.

-- Hannes, Cape Town, South Africa

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ken90712

362 posts in 88 days


posted 25 days ago

Cool idea for a different style of pic frames! Nice work.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

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4thumbs

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posted 25 days ago

Nice wood, nice job. I like the style.

-- 4thumbs in MO

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Scott Bryan

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posted 25 days ago

Hannes, these are nice frames and I like your design and wood choice. My wife has several pictures that she has patiently waited for me to frame (along with several other projects, as well). I have never considered using half lap joinery for frames but this post certainly shows what an interesting look it gives.

Thanks for the inspiration.

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

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PeteMoss

63 posts in 370 days


posted 25 days ago

Those look great. I really like the little bevel where the pieces meet, it really sets it off.

-- "Never measure......cut as needed." - PeteMoss

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RexMcKinnon

722 posts in 95 days


posted 25 days ago

I like the wrap around effect. Well done.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

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nmkidd

390 posts in 73 days


posted 25 days ago

Great job on the frames. Never thought of using lap joints makes them rather unique.

-- Doug, New Mexico.......the only stupid question is one that is never asked!........don't fix it, if it ain't broke!

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a1Jim

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posted 25 days ago

Looks great Hannes

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

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huff

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posted 25 days ago

I really like the look of your frames. Nice job.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

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