[Stevedore]

This is a frame I recently finished to hold 3 Arts & Crafts style tiles that my wife bought. The frame is pretty much a copy of one sold by Dard Hunter Studios to hold these tiles.

It's QS white oak, approximately 14" x 19". The most difficult task for me was cutting the beveled face, which I think you can see in the photo. I screwed a piece of 1x6 to the back of the oak so I could more safely guide it through the table saw with the blade set to the bevel angle.

I used small splines in the back to join the divider pieces to the frame top & bottom, and used biscuits in the corners of the frame pieces. I put on one application of Minwax Provincial stain, followed by 4 coats of Deft satin lacquer.

As with most of the things I make/build, I'm pretty happy with it, but know which parts I could do better. :laughing:

Thanks for looking!

 

[cabinetman]

Looks great, I like QSWO. The finish came out nice.

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[bzguy]

Nicely done! Love the radial "flecks" in oak, rich look.

 

[Al B Thayer]

You do very nice work.

Al

Friends don't let friends use stamped metal tools sold at clothing stores.

 

[Smith Brother]

Very RICH looking. The wide frame pieces are perfect, IMO. They really draw ones eyes to the tiles.

Dale in Indy

 

[MagGeorge]

The great looking frame complements the beautiful and colorful tiles. Well done!