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I've been working on a shadow box for a customer.....one of the projects I can show progress pics of.
I've been making a practice box before I make his actual box. The board he wants me to use for his box is Poplar....not a cheap wood but not the most expensive wood either. Still, it cost enough that I decided to buy a piece of pine to use for my practice box.
I found out the 45° setting on my saw is actually a 43.5° which does not make pretty, or tight fitting 45° corners......and that's why I used a practice board first. So tonight I used my digital indicator and found the true 45° setting. Tomorrow I will re-cut the bevels to see if I can get a better fit on 45° bevels.
I like the shape of the frame face. The sides come up to a 45° bevel, then roll into a 1/2" radius and end up sweeping into the glass. Another first for me with this design.....and another reason for making a practice box first.
Nothing has been sanded.....and probably won't be on this practice box.....so don't be too critical yet.....but it will be sanded and nicely blended in (and HOPEFULLY none of the seams will be visible) when I cut the Poplar boards.
Here are some pics of the practice box. I'll post pics of the finished box when it's ready to be delivered.
I've been working on a shadow box for a customer.....one of the projects I can show progress pics of.
I've been making a practice box before I make his actual box. The board he wants me to use for his box is Poplar....not a cheap wood but not the most expensive wood either. Still, it cost enough that I decided to buy a piece of pine to use for my practice box.
I found out the 45° setting on my saw is actually a 43.5° which does not make pretty, or tight fitting 45° corners......and that's why I used a practice board first. So tonight I used my digital indicator and found the true 45° setting. Tomorrow I will re-cut the bevels to see if I can get a better fit on 45° bevels.
I like the shape of the frame face. The sides come up to a 45° bevel, then roll into a 1/2" radius and end up sweeping into the glass. Another first for me with this design.....and another reason for making a practice box first.
Nothing has been sanded.....and probably won't be on this practice box.....so don't be too critical yet.....but it will be sanded and nicely blended in (and HOPEFULLY none of the seams will be visible) when I cut the Poplar boards.
Here are some pics of the practice box. I'll post pics of the finished box when it's ready to be delivered.
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