| Project by Partridge | posted 613 days ago | 391 views | 1 time favorited | 5 comments |  |
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This is a white oak, Stickley style picture (4×6). frame. it was fun to build I used a little hand tools and a little power. mortise & tendon joints and it pivots on a brass pin. the finish is roofing tar (mineral spirits to cut) and topped with 2coat shellac then wax. I was going for a antique look.
It is my Dads B-Day and I thought he would like a this.
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Tim Pursell
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posted 613 days ago
I made a few of these, lots of hand work to get the fit right in a small frame like this. Nice job. The finish came out great! I’m sure Dad will like it.
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wwnovice
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posted 613 days ago
Nicely done. Interesting choice of finish – I’d never heard of using roofing tar before, but it looks good. I also like the stand idea – I’ve been trying to come up with ideas for a frame stand for my own frames.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 613 days ago
Hi Partirdge,
I am positive your dad will love this. This is a very nice picture frame and a wonderful picture of one of his favorite people.
Thanks for the post.
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rikkor
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posted 613 days ago
The frame looks great. Your method paid off.
GaryK
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posted 612 days ago
Nice looking frame. I like the corner details.
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