Hi  gang, it looks like the Photography Forum could use a little love, so I'm posting a brief piece on some work I donated for a local Boys and Girls Club fundraiser.

The original work was a print I made from a winter photograph at a local seascape (the Children's Pool in La Jolla, California). I built the frame (using my TS 55 track saw, OF 1400 router, Rotex 125, DTS 400 finish sander and MTF table) from a combination of Claro and Black Walnut. The finish was Watco Clear Danish Oil and Briwax.

The work garnered a nice donation at the auction and a bidder, who hadn't won the auction, asked if I'd make another one in return another donation. I agreed, and took a few pics of the process.

I've built a lot a frames for my prints over the past few years and have found it very rewarding.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Best,
Jeff

jeffmaysentphotography.com

Thanks.

Here's one more from a recent exhibition. The frame (American Walnut) was based on a design by George Nakashima. The finish is also Watco Danish Oil and Briwax.

Thanks!

I used two applications of Watco Clear on that frame and hand rubbed it with linen cloth for several days until it was totally dry.

The Briwax was then applied with OOOO steel wool followed by more hand rubbing for several days.

While I didn't use it on this frame, I've recently tried the Festool White Vlies pads on several frames and I like it. Good results and less work compared to the hand rubbing.

Cheers,
Jeff

I'd enjoy seeing the pics of your Greene & Greene frame, if you find them. 

Beautiful!

Thanks, Richard.

Let us know what you come up with for your pieces.

Hey, OP.

What do you use for "glass" on these lovely frames?  Where do you source it from?

Beautiful work, Jeff. Just stunning. You've inspired me to make a frame in that design. My nice photography site expired and I haven't messed with getting it organized again, but some old stuff here:

https://retake.smugmug.com

And some woodworking stuff here:

http://www.burlforest.com

I love that you've combined both.

I recently simplified my gear. I have a mirrorless R3 system from Canon, which I use when a friend needs a wedding shot, but mainly I just shoot with a Leica Monochrom (only does b/w) and two lens: a 50 and a 24mm. It keeps me more engaged. What part of the world do you live in? I live on a farm outside Nashville.

David, thanks for the kind comments and for sharing your terrific photos and woodwork.

I especially enjoyed your industrial scenes. "Remains of the Thirteen Levels" is very strong work.

Thanks, aCircle!

Since my workspace is small, I've been sending my finished prints and frames out for mats and glass. One day, I hope to have a clean space that's suitable for mat and glass cutting and assembly.

The hanging hardware consists of simple "D" rings and wire. Also, learn from my mistakes and be sure to drill pilot holes to avoid splits in thin stock!