Popular Post Danj84 Posted October 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Posted October 4, 2020 Just finished this project for my mums birthday at the end of the month ,she loves Elephants and I saw this H Botas pattern and thought this would be just right. Made using 1/4inch BB Plywood using a # 1 spiral blade ,stained with danish oil then a clear varnish, Also made my first frame ,you think it would be easy to make a frame but it was a learning curve lol! My joints are not perfect but for a first attempt I thought it was ok. Frame made of oak also stained with danish oil and clear varnish then used black mount board for backer ,thanks for looking New Guy, Dave Monk, Rolf and 13 others 16 Quote
dgman Posted October 4, 2020 Report Posted October 4, 2020 Very nice cutting Dan and the frame looks good considering it’s your first! The two most important factors of frame making is cutting exact 45° corners and each pair of sides must be precisely, exactly the same length. Danj84 and amazingkevin 1 1 Quote
Clayton717 Posted October 4, 2020 Report Posted October 4, 2020 looks great, I'm sure she will love it Danj84 1 Quote
spirithorse Posted October 4, 2020 Report Posted October 4, 2020 Nicely done! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Danj84 1 Quote
Gonzo Posted October 5, 2020 Report Posted October 5, 2020 Nice piece and I think your frame looks great. I do agree with you, frames are not that easy to make. Danj84 1 Quote
Rockytime Posted October 5, 2020 Report Posted October 5, 2020 7 hours ago, dgman said: Very nice cutting Dan and the frame looks good considering it’s your first! The two most important factors of frame making is cutting exact 45° corners and each pair of sides must be precisely, exactly the same length. Yup, that's my problem alright! Danj84 1 Quote
Rockytime Posted October 5, 2020 Report Posted October 5, 2020 Nice pattern and excellent cutting. Frame looks great too! Danj84 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted October 5, 2020 Report Posted October 5, 2020 Good choice for a pattern!!!! Great cuts!!! Danj84 1 Quote
wombatie Posted October 5, 2020 Report Posted October 5, 2020 Excellent work. Love the frame too. Marg Danj84 1 Quote
Foxfold Posted October 5, 2020 Report Posted October 5, 2020 Nice work, I'm sure your mum will treasure it. H.Botas has a few 'elephant' patterns perhaps you can make some for Xmas too, then she could have an 'Elephant' wall... My friend has one it looks great. Danj84 1 Quote
Danj84 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Posted October 5, 2020 18 hours ago, dgman said: Very nice cutting Dan and the frame looks good considering it’s your first! The two most important factors of frame making is cutting exact 45° corners and each pair of sides must be precisely, exactly the same length. Thank you ,I think my saw was not quite at 45 which threw it out a bit but I will make sure for next time thanks for the tips Quote
Danj84 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Posted October 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Foxfold said: Nice work, I'm sure your mum will treasure it. H.Botas has a few 'elephant' patterns perhaps you can make some for Xmas too, then she could have an 'Elephant' wall... My friend has one it looks great. Thank you very much , that's a great idea I will have a look at some more patterns Quote
Foxfold Posted October 5, 2020 Report Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Danj84 said: Thank you very much , that's a great idea I will have a look at some more patterns This one is very popular where I am, I must have cut ½ doz this summer lawson56 and heppnerguy 2 Quote
Danj84 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Posted October 5, 2020 3 hours ago, daveww1 said: awesome job Thank you Quote
Danj84 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Foxfold said: This one is very popular where I am, I must have cut ½ doz this summer Hi Brenda, that one is awesome ,is that pattern on his website ,I will definitely have to do that one thanks Dan Quote
Foxfold Posted October 5, 2020 Report Posted October 5, 2020 50 minutes ago, Danj84 said: Hi Brenda, that one is awesome ,is that pattern on his website ,I will definitely have to do that one thanks Dan It is on his website, that's where I got it from. Let me know if you have trouble finding it as he doesn't put things in any particular order. Danj84 1 Quote
Danj84 Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Posted October 6, 2020 12 hours ago, Foxfold said: It is on his website, that's where I got it from. Let me know if you have trouble finding it as he doesn't put things in any particular order. Thank you very much Quote
Foxfold Posted October 6, 2020 Report Posted October 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Danj84 said: Thank you very much I meant to say it's on his Facebook page, it's a free pattern. Sorry, !! Danj84 1 Quote
lawson56 Posted October 6, 2020 Report Posted October 6, 2020 Down Right Awesome job!!! I agree Frames are hard, I went to one piece. Doesn't look as great as yours ,but it is easier. Danj84 1 Quote
Danj84 Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Posted October 6, 2020 5 hours ago, lawson56 said: Down Right Awesome job!!! I agree Frames are hard, I went to one piece. Doesn't look as great as yours ,but it is easier. Thank you , I thought it would be easy but it was a learning curve lol I just need to make myself a jig so they are exactly the same sizes and 45 degrees,I'm sure my next one will be a bit better lawson56 1 Quote
Denny Knappen Posted October 6, 2020 Report Posted October 6, 2020 Very nice cutting. As Dan said exact 45 degrees and length. As a framer, we use two chop saws and jigs. Danj84 1 Quote
John B Posted October 7, 2020 Report Posted October 7, 2020 Ripper job on both cutting the frame and the subject. Danj84 1 Quote
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