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Title: Tabletop picture frames
Post by: Rapid Roger on October 11, 2014, 02:58:07 pm: We have some friends who are celebrating their 50th wedding anaversery and my wife wanted me to make them a gift. So we agreed on picture frames.
I made two frames in a "book" form using 3/4" plywood and some door skin material.and using small hinges to hold everything together.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/rapidroger/A%20BOOK%20OF%20LOVE/ABookofLove019_zps9a0d2ee7.jpg) (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/rapidroger/media/A%20BOOK%20OF%20LOVE/ABookofLove019_zps9a0d2ee7.jpg.html)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/rapidroger/A%20BOOK%20OF%20LOVE/ABookofLove020_zps58c83423.jpg) (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/rapidroger/media/A%20BOOK%20OF%20LOVE/ABookofLove020_zps58c83423.jpg.html)

Actually, I made four sets of "picture books" all at once so I have three more for Christmas gifts. Each one is a bit different as far as the book cover is concerned.
I also took a few construction photos as I went so, If anyone is interested, I can provide a tutorial if I get a request for it. Actually they are fairly simple so maybe you can make one just by looking a these photos.

Rog

PS The pictures in the frames are my wife and me not the gift couple. We have only been married for 46 years so far. ;)
The pictures can be changed out by removing the oak oval part of the frame.
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Post by: gordster on October 11, 2014, 03:22:34 pm: Great idea Roger, beautiful gift fo 50 years. Nice job.
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Post by: DWSudekum on October 11, 2014, 03:29:55 pm: What an excellent idea and wonderful execution Rojer. That came out fantastic. The area I live in currently has a lot of seniors that have been married for that long or longer. That would go over good here I bet. Thanks for sharing the idea and execution of this with us.

DW
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Post by: pddesertrat on October 11, 2014, 05:12:09 pm: Yes, that is a great picture frame. My wife and I just celebrated 47...
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Post by: tdub4ever on October 11, 2014, 06:00:42 pm: That's an awesome idea. Wonderful work Rodger!!
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Post by: frankorona on October 12, 2014, 11:28:47 am: Wonderful work and great idea, thanks for sharing.
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Post by: spirithorse on October 12, 2014, 06:48:40 pm: Great work, Roger!
I, for one, would be interested in seeing the pictures of the hinged areas to see
how many were need, locations, etc.
Thanks and God Bless! Spirithorse
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Post by: Bullfighter on October 13, 2014, 03:11:07 am: Wonderful, what a perfect gift 😃
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Post by: Fab4 on October 13, 2014, 06:02:28 am: Hi Roger
Great idea - please check your PM
Sent you a message
Thanks for showing us
Fab4
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Post by: Keefie on October 13, 2014, 09:06:33 am: great idea, they look awesome and they'll be a treasured keepsake too.
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Post by: Danny on October 13, 2014, 07:51:00 pm: Hey Rog....I Simply fell in Love with your Idea. This is a Wonderful idea. Danny :+}
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Post by: stett14 on October 13, 2014, 10:55:36 pm: Hey great idea for a present Roger. I would love to learn how you made.

John S
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Post by: wombatie on October 15, 2014, 01:51:41 am: What a wonderful idea and a very thoughtful gift. Your work is excellent.

Marg
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Post by: pierre62 on October 15, 2014, 07:26:00 am: Hey great idea,thanks for sharing,
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Post by: Ray on October 15, 2014, 09:38:59 am: Very nice idea. Love seeing new things around here!

Ray
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Post by: EdwardW on October 19, 2014, 11:01:31 am: This is a great idea. How did you attach the outer "book" cover?

Edward
Title: Re: Tabletop picture frames
Post by: Rapid Roger on October 19, 2014, 12:11:56 pm: Edward,

Scroll down this site to "Tutorials Techniques and Tips" I have posted a five part tutorial on how I built the whole thing that includes a lot of different ways an methods of how I built this project.
Unfortunately I had to post it in a five part series and you need to read it "from the bottom up"! :) Go to "Part 1" first and work your way up hill to "Part 5" for a step by step ::) :P
But to answer your question....I GLUED IT ON! ;D

Rog
Title: Re: Tabletop picture frames
Post by: EdwardW on October 19, 2014, 08:31:18 pm: Excellent. Thank you. I admire your creative spirit!

Edward~