Plaques

Thats a great idea Eagle. Thanks for sharing.

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

thats great. i love the grain on the wood. thanks for sharing.

Looks good. Did you put any type of finish over the photos?

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Eagle, both plaques look great. Have to ask the same question though, how do you mount the photos? My best friend is getting married this year and this might make a great gift idea.

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-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

This is a very interesting project and I am sure it makes a great gift.

How are you gluing the photos to the plaque?

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

This is one step from complete, the finish will be a 2 part epoxy/resin mix that is poured on and is self leveling, as long as it is placed on a level surface.If you look at PLAQUE 2 you will see the finish. (I’ve been told it is the equivalent of 20 coats of poly.)

after many trials my preference is elmers white glue, seems to work good with the paper.when you do it put the glue on the photo,then put apiece of scrap laminated wood (like the piece of coutertop that is removed to make room for the sink) the elmers does not stick to the laminate so any squeze out of glue should not be an issue.

great idea…now i gotta look at Plaque 2!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...177 days to sanity...

Very nice. I am guessing the Elmer’s will hold up for a long time, too.

-- Maplewood, MN

an awesome project/gift

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