Bruce A. Shields

A collection of my novels, artwork and other creations.

Frame Part 3

Bruce | August 31, 2007

After I ensure that all the lower clamps are good, I double check the ring to make sure that there is enough glue in all the joints. This glue is a good filler for smaller gaps and will dry to a nice hard finish. Too big of a gap though, and your glue will not [...]

Frame Part 2

Bruce | August 31, 2007

Here is a close up shot of the sides and top of the frame. I am using Elmer’s Carpenters glue for this job. I will use basic clamps and a lot of glue and curing time. I want this frame to be as solid as possible. STEP 1: I cleaned off the cut outs where [...]

Frame

Bruce | August 31, 2007

Here is how the frame arrived. It’s CNC cut birch. Nice, but some rough edges. You have to be real careful of splinters. I laid all the parts of the frame out to get a better look at what I am in for. It’s looks pretty straight forward, and I don’t think I will be [...]