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Offline Rapid Roger

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Tabletop picture frames
« 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.
   






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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Re: Tabletop picture frames
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2014, 03:22:34 pm »
Great idea Roger, beautiful gift fo 50 years. Nice job.
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Re: Tabletop picture frames
« Reply #2 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.


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Re: Tabletop picture frames
« Reply #3 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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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2014, 06:00:42 pm »
That's an awesome idea. Wonderful work Rodger!!

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Re: Tabletop picture frames
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2014, 11:28:47 am »
Wonderful work and great idea, thanks for sharing.

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Re: Tabletop picture frames
« Reply #6 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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« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2014, 03:11:07 am »
Wonderful, what a perfect gift 😃

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Re: Tabletop picture frames
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2014, 06:02:28 am »
Hi Roger
Great idea - please check your PM
Sent you a message
Thanks for showing us
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« Reply #9 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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Re: Tabletop picture frames
« Reply #10 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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Re: Tabletop picture frames
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2014, 10:55:36 pm »

Hey great idea for a present Roger.  I would love to learn how you made.

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Re: Tabletop picture frames
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2014, 01:51:41 am »
What a wonderful idea and a very thoughtful gift.  Your work is excellent.

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Re: Tabletop picture frames
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2014, 07:26:00 am »
Hey great idea,thanks for sharing,
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Re: Tabletop picture frames
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2014, 09:38:59 am »
Very nice idea. Love seeing new things around here!

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