Tag Archives: Foster Planing Mill

Ocean Waves Frame Progress

Posted on December 15, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Ah yes, it’s been a long time coming and now the plan to become known as a custom, boutique framer is under way. My goal is to establish my work here somewhere between those frames that are priced in the thousands … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Gilding, Picture Frames | Tagged Anthony Thieme, Barger Moulding, Basswood, Carving, custom picture frame, Foster Planing Mill, hand carving, Ocean Waves frame, Scottsdale Artist School, WoodworksbyJohn Molding #1 | 1 Comment

Want it done right? — Do it Yourself!

Posted on December 9, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Before getting into the latest project let me summarize what Diane and I have been up to this crazy and exciting year! After a 20th. anniversary celebration of living in Scottsdale for 6 months we decided to sell our home … Continue reading →

Posted in Picture Frames | Tagged Anthony Thieme, Barger Moulding, custom frame molding, Foster Planing Mill, Frame design, hand carving, Ocean Waves frame | 5 Comments

Thanksgiving — much to be Thankful for!

Posted on November 25, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Those of you following my blog know the work going on to get the woodshop here in our Phoenix home up and running. So thankful we have the resources and talent to get that accomplished although my wallet is getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Phoenix Woodshop | Tagged Alder, Barger Moulding, biscuits, clearkote birch plywood, custom profile moulding, face frame, Festool Domino, Foster Planing Mill, Kreg Jig, sliding bevel square | 1 Comment

Scottsdale Adventure Coming to a Close

Posted on June 30, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Our lease is almost up so we’re preparing to return to our home in Las Vegas. It’s been quite an adventure and great way to celebrate our 20th. Anniversary! Renting a trailer to haul everything back to Las Vegas and then … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Gilding, Picture Frames, Scottsdale Adventure | Tagged composition gold gilding, composition gold leaf, Foster Planing Mill, Foster Planing Mill #95, gamsol, hand carved picture frame, oil paint, rottenstone, toning gold leaf, toning picture frame | 4 Comments

Final Scottsdale Frame?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve been debating over whether or not to publish this blog or actually to even get it started! I’m in the process of starting a frame but since I’m really unsure of the outcome (as always) and wasn’t sure it … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Hand Tool Woodworking, Picture Frames, Scottsdale Adventure, Tutorial | Tagged carbon paper, design transfer, Foster Planing Mill, picture, transferring designs, wood carving | 1 Comment

Picture Frame Carving Tutorial? : You Decide!

Posted on May 7, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Without a doubt, much of what you and I do as woodworkers is the result of “self-teaching” and a lot of experimentation with a bit of frustration thrown in for good measure! Even with today’s technological advantage of just Googling It, … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Picture Frames, Tutorial | Tagged #2 Skewed Spoon Chisel, Carving, design transfer, Foster Planing Mill, how-to, Pfeil tools, picture frame, skewed spoon gouge | 4 Comments

Yet Another Frame In-Progress

Posted on April 11, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

At this point, over half the frames made prior to our Scottsdale Adventure have been carved and gilded. You may recall that before Diane and I left Las Vegas I had prepared about a dozen frames from the moldings we … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Picture Frames, Scottsdale Adventure, Tutorial | Tagged carved picture frame, carving patterns, carving template, Diane Eugster painting, Foster Planing Mill, hand carving, picture frames | 1 Comment

Waterleaf Molding — Exercise in Repetition!

Posted on February 6, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

A very classic design for moldings is the waterleaf motif. Although they appear quite complicated its form comes from a series of cuts made with specific chisels in a given sequence. Whew, all that being said as an ultra … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Hand Tool Woodworking, Picture Frames, Scottsdale Adventure, Tutorial | Tagged Carving, Chris Pye, Foster Planing Mill, Frederick Wilbur, waterleaf molding | 2 Comments

Share the Completed Frames

Posted on February 3, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Finding a good location to photograph these frames has proven difficult! At home I’ll use the side of the house in the mornings before the sun hits and the lighting is really quite nice. These are the best I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Gilding, Picture Frames, Scottsdale Adventure | Tagged Carving, casein paints, composition gold, Foster Planing Mill, gilding, gold leaf, picture frame, Rockler LED Shop Light, toning | 2 Comments

First Scottsdale Adventure Picture Frame

Posted on January 19, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

So it begins — the first of hopefully many frames that I’ll be able to accomplish on our 6 months Scottsdale adventure! This one features the corner leaf design from Chris Pye’s series. What you see is ready to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Picture Frames, Scottsdale Adventure | Tagged Foster Planing Mill, LA Gold Leaf | 3 Comments

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