Popular Post FrankEV Posted September 11, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) Wanting to try something different I did this 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" multi layer project, Dolphins pattern by Alex Fox. All 1/8" BB Ply. Most cutting done using an Pegas #0 MGT. Rather easy cutting except for the need to be very consistant and precise with the outline circle that needs to be identical for each layer. I made sure my cut was on the waste side edge of the line and found my dremel tool handy for truing the layers up. I selectively stained various parts of the layers witn a very light colored stain in order to help distinguish the layres while the other other areas had just a natural stain applied. The 6 layer project panel was finished with multiple coats of clear lacquer. When I do any kind of multi level projects I am picky about the panel outside edges showing so I will almost always try to provide some form of frame to finish the project. This project did not lend itself to a conventional frame and I did not see it as a wall hanging anyway. So I used simple coner molding from lowes tha has just about an inside leg dim of 3/4". Simple mitered corners and painted deep brown and then coated with a few coats of poly to protected even more. I glued the completed panel into the frame and fabricated a fixed lean back stand out of scrap 1/4" BB Ply and clued it to the back. This piece, a Walnut Dragon Vase and my Grumpy Old Man desk sign have been the few departures for me from doing the more, I would say, conventional wall hanging type artwork that prefer to do. . Edited September 11, 2020 by FrankEV amazingkevin, jollyred, new2woodwrk and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 You’ve done a very nice job of cutting, staining and framing. Well done. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 You made it better in everyway!!! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusGustin Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 GREAT JOB .. I am wanting to try one of those multi layer things !!!! I'll get my courage up ... After seeing yours !!! It's great !!!! I'm with you on the edges, though. I hardly ever make anything out of any plywood because of that. I'm very fortunate to get that Walnut that I get - but - it's limited in its sizes. They are burl - and - the have knots and cracks and stuff. BUT - they are about 6 inches thick - and - some are about 10 inches high. Very odd shaped. But for 15 bucks - I can get a lot of 1/2" and 1/4" and 3/4" stuff out of them. With all the help I'm getting from people on this site - I'd be glad to mail some to people. Man .. I'm gonna make me some 3/8" or 1/4" stuff and try one of these in that walnut. I'll have to go get another piece of it .. bigger ... hahahhaha FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Excellent job Frank. Well done. Marg FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Nicely done - thanks for sharing it FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 8 hours ago, GusGustin said: I hardly ever make anything out of any plywood because of that. Even if you use solid wood, but want/need a backer, the edge will still show the layers. Our work is supposed to be art and so I am of the opinion a project is usually not finished without some form of frame. GusGustin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 beautiful job FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 That is just Down Right Amazing. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Wonderful project, Frank. Great job of finishing with the frame. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexfox Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Looks great! Probably the best way of framing for such projects FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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