Walnut Poster Frame

[Hook]

The intent here is to show the finished frame, not the print.





If I have to delete the pic that shows the print, please let me know.

Black walnut from my grandad's old stock. Entire piece is done on my table saw.

 

[TracyP]

Nice work, I love the look of Walnut.

 

[Tarhead]

Nice frame. Very moving print! I had a similar feeling when I visited it.

 

[ChrisMathes]

The frame looks nice. I like the relief in the back to keep it from being too bulky/heavy. Did you use splines to strengthen the miters?

...the print is a great tribute! Very moving.

Chris

 

[Hook]

No splines, wish I'd thought of it. :icon_scra You can see the nail heads on the side view.

I'm starting to wish I'd used plexglass instead of 1/8" glass. I'm afraid to move the thing for fear of busting the glass.

 

[adowden]

That is a beautiful frame. It is even more special since it was from your grandfather's walnut. If you can do that with a table saw, I would love to see what you can do with some other woodworking tools!

I did want to mention that personally I would go from 1/8" glass to thicker glass before I would go plexiglass. I made a swordcase several years ago and there are two thing I would never do again: 1) I will never use lexan (like plexiglass) 2) I will never use oak and try to stain it to look like cherry (my aunt in-laws request).

Lexan is high quality acrylic material with great shock resistance. I still remember one 3' x 4' sheet cost $75 at BORG. The problem was that after I removed the protective film off of it, you could see tiny mini scratches everywhere.

Amy

 

[PChristy]

Great frame Greg - The picture is very touching -

 

[sapwood]

Nice job, Gregory!
And the fact the walnut came from your grandfather amplifies it dearness :icon_thum

Roger

 

[skeeter]

Very nice looking frame. The source of the walnut makes it special. I also like the print.

 

[BillPappas]

Mighty fine work and great print!

Regards,

BIll