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Fancy Frame

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This frame is made of Maple and Makore.

The 1/4” thick makore inserts for the corners and the center frame are inlaid 1/8” and stand proud of the maple frame by 1/8”. I especially like the feather effect of the makore grain on the finished corners.

It is finished with lacquer.

-- joejt


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Colin

153 posts in 458 days


posted 362 days ago

I really like the design of the frame and the contrast between the makore and the maple, very nice indeed. I don’t use makore much as I find the dust to be irritating causing me to sneeze continuously for a couple of days. How do you find amkore to work with?

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

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joejt

19 posts in 590 days


posted 362 days ago

yes, the makore dust is irritating to me, too. I wore a good dust mask when cutting and sanding. Also I used a dust collector at the table saw and bandsaw. Air filtration in the shop helps. I did find the wood nice to work with and it finishes easily.

-- joejt

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toyguy

487 posts in 375 days


posted 362 days ago

I think this is one classy looking frame. I really like the design, and the contrast in woods used…... And… the picture subject is great too. I love aviation, and it’s art…..Is that a Waco bipe?

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

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sublime4life40

32 posts in 376 days


posted 362 days ago

Beautiful work.The inserts really make the piece stand out.Great choice of wood types.

-- Rick,Neoga,IL.http://www.myspace.com/sublime_4_life_40

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Max

6590 posts in 811 days


posted 362 days ago

A very beautiful frame. The design, with the curved sides, and the contrasting corners draw your eye to the picture very well. Great project…

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

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CharlieM1958

4593 posts in 756 days


posted 362 days ago

Great design and fine workmanship!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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joejt

19 posts in 590 days


posted 362 days ago

toyguy,
There are 2 Waco Bi-planes in the picture – one on the ground and one in the air.

-- joejt

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Blake

2243 posts in 412 days


posted 362 days ago

Nice curves. I like how the corners accentuate them. Great job.

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cajunpen

5345 posts in 603 days


posted 362 days ago

Outstanding frame design and craftsmanship. I really like the contrasting woods and design elements, like the curved portions.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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miles125

992 posts in 543 days


posted 361 days ago

Very nice frame Joe!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

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toyguy

487 posts in 375 days


posted 361 days ago

I knew they were Waco’s…........ I was a real giant scale R/C airplane buff for about the last 25 years. I have built and flown model airplanes most of my life…..and will probably do some more in the future….... Just love the Waco.

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

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Brad_Nailor

728 posts in 495 days


posted 361 days ago

Excellent design and execution. Nice frame!

-- Women love me.....trees fear me

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Grumpy

6721 posts in 389 days


posted 360 days ago

Very neat & original.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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Napaman

2099 posts in 615 days


posted 360 days ago

wow…i love this!!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...119 days to sanity...

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mcoyfrog

236 posts in 132 days


posted 99 days ago

yup very fancy

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