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Here is a project I just found as I was going through my Junk to throw away. I had this stored in a box so it is kinda warped now from all the weight on it, I totally forgot I had this or made it. It is a neat project for a woodworker to display his portfolio of work for future clients or for the family and friends when they drop by. This is a nice project to get your wife involved in with presenting your pictures. (Women love the scapbooking thing, there is a whole industry for it!)
This is my first attempt at resawing and bookmatching some Birdseye maple. Part of the learning curve and I made plenty of mistakes. I made it with hardware I purchased at Lee Valley & Veritas and it is simple to make.
The size can be anything you like. I made mine roughly 12” x 12” x 1/4” and assembled it with tiny Piano hinge and chicago bolts. The finish is Danish Oil. I never did get around to waxing it!
If you want to showcase your woodworking projects in style maybe this is the next project for you.
-- --Chuck
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GaryK
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posted 644 days ago
Very cool! I never thought of that. I have a few books that could use a new cover.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
CharlieM1958
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posted 644 days ago
That came out pretty good if you ask me. Whatever mistakes you made are not in evidence.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Scott Bryan
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posted 644 days ago
I agree with Charlie. Only you know where the mistakes are because I can’t see any either. This is a nice project. I had thought about trying to organize our pictures this year (they are in boxes, drawers, etc.). This definately gives me some ideas.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
MsDebbieP
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posted 644 days ago
I’ve made a couple “books”. This is really nice and the purpose is a great idea as well
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Karson
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posted 644 days ago
Nice. I made a similar project but mine uses three ring binders and I veneered 1/4” plywood. It was from a plan at Wood magazine.
It’s nice to be able to display your work.
I use mine for internet plans that I get from time to time.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †