Introduction: Torii Gate Picture Frame
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Step 1: Rip a Pallet Stretcher
I started with a pallet stretcher that had some interesting grain / spalting in, then ripped it down the middle and chose the best side.
Step 2: Find a Contrasting Wood and Cut Out Pieces
Once i had my pieces lay out on the pallet wood i found a old drawer that was a darker wood, and used this to lay out the leg pieces.
Step 3: Pieces for the Frame
One i had cut out the pieces i had 2 leg pieces if the dark wood.
One piece of pallet wood and then a longer piece of pallet wood to be the top.
Step 4: Make Recess for the Glass & Picture
Next i marked out where the glass and then picture would fit.
I marked a few cm from the bottom and top so the glass would be held in position and cut away slowly until i had a tight friction fit.
Step 5: Through Tenon in Legs
Next i lay out the position for the piece that would basically act as a stretcher.
And again cut away slowly until i had a tight fit.
It helped to keep the glass in place while marking up so everything would end up in the right position.
Step 6: Glue Up
Next was the glue up, as it was a awkward shape to clamp i opted for super glue.
I started by glueing in the "stretcher piece"
Then added a decorative middle and a thin square on top of the legs.
Then the longer piece as the top.
Step 7: Sand & Finish
My plane left a decent finish so i started at 240 grit and ended at 500.
Then applied a clear gloss coat sanding at 500 in between coats.
Step 8: Add Picture
All that was left was to add the glass, picture and backer (all of which i used from a bought frame)
The frame is designed to hold a 4x6 photo but can be scaled to hold pretty much anything.
The overall height is around 8" and 10" length with a 3/4" width.
Although i haven't used the traditional joinery (mainly due to the size) i love how its turned out and its something ive wanted to try for ages now.
Let me know what you think!
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