Beetle Kill Pine Picture Frame & New Branding Iron

Nice looking rustic picture frames, logo turned out real well also.

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Nice work. How did you press the branding iron on cleanly? I have one and sometimes it does not press correctly and burns only half the picture. What is your technique?

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NICEEEEEEEE love the knots- one on each side. :)

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I really like the pattern of the wood grain…..Great job

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Great use of the blue pine on the frames, I like the way you used the contrast of the blue and white
wood to show off the picture. I like that brand you made, you might have yourself a new sideline, if
you want it. To answer Sonny’s question, after a few hundred calves, it just comes naturally, all it
takes is lots of practice. Thank you for sharing.

-- As ever, Gus-the 74 yr young apprentice carpenter

I still need to turn a decent wood handle, I just jammed a piece on last night to do thoses 2 frames. To get an even burn I slightly rock the brand from top to bottom , but I can only leave it on for 1-2 seconds, so it is kinda tricky. The flatter the wood is and having a flat brand will make it easier.

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Nicely done frame, as the knots and bi-color wood really add a lot of character. Nice logo too. I had mine attached to the electric burner and it does take some time to heat up so I try to do multiple pieces at once. At least you’re burning onto a flat surface, as it’s really tricky when you do this on a cane shaft that’s rounded.

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Rocky- I see how ya did it. I did see a branding press similar to a drill press that would give a standard application.

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Uh any thoughts on doing a commissioned work piece for another LJ branding iron HINT HINT. Really the table is great and the branding iron ads a great touch.

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I wish I could help out, but I can’t profit off someone else’s machines. Branding irons are actually fairly easy to make if you have the equipment, but most woodworkers don’t have $150,000 laying around for a CNC mill. So I would if I could.

-- I haven't had this much fun since hogs ate my little brother. www.rockybluewoodworks.com

I like the frames. They really fit those pictures well. Enjoyed looking at your proects.

-- Kelly, Allen,KS