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This as an easy to make aluminum frame in the shape of an anchor. It has a machined look which is easy to do. Lets do it!
Draw out your pattern about 6 1/2 " diameter circle. Then cut out a circle inside leaving a 1 " frame . Drill your holes. Eight of them. Then dril...
Cut out the back, its just a circle that matches the front in size! A band saw works nice. But a jig saw will do.
The stand is just a piece of bent aluminum. See the pattern.
This is just another circle , the same size as the back. Thin plexiglass is best. This is optional, but protects your photo!
You can clamp everything together and drill all the holes at once, or do them one at a time. Your choice. The stand only gets two holes matching the t...
This swirling look on the front of the frame used to be popular years ago. Chevy Super Sport SS models had dash boards like this. As did some other n...
Place eight brass bolts and nuts into the holes once you have cleaned up all the edges nice and smooth with sandpaper. Make sure your picture is level...
Don't forget to put on the stand. Bend a nice angle in it so the whole thing stands up nicely!
For a nice nautical touch, add a nice piece of yarn or rope. White looks good. See my pic. Enjoy your new frame!
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