I’m finally on a roll with the cases. The initial small case ended up in the junk pile due to bad cuts. Fortunately, I had more wood and the second round went smoothly. Now the cases are drying with clamps secured. Monday morning I’ll start working on the next portion of the finishing.
I still have one more piece waiting for a frame. It was a short quote from a letter my great-grandfather wrote to his soon-to-be wife. It requires coloring, mounting and possibly waxing. Hmmm, do I have the time? We shall see…
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Your technical skills are very impressive Gail, these are so beautifully made.
Thanks. I’m getting better with joints fitting correctly. Lots of clamps really help get the job done!