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Baer Charlton

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Just a little Stickley style frame for a beveled mirror. Oregon quarter-sawn white oak. Penetrating stain from Either, ground to powder black walnut inner hull, byutaline, shellac flakes, and a bit of alcohol (Everclear). French polished with 2lb cut amber, garnet & button lac in equal parts. Black waxed and buffed out with 1200 rottenstone.
This one shows the flack best. I weeded through 2,000' of oak to get the 48' of highly figured that I needed for two of these.
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Kirstie, before you ask.... $100/ft retail FOB Portland, OR. You do the math. :D
 
Nice Baer,
One of these days I am going to have to learn to make frames like this.

I find that "artisan framing" (BTW that is what I have been calling this kind of handmade one of a kind work) is some of the most satisfying work you can do.

How do you mark your work Baer? On my leather frames I have been putting a brass plate on the back.
 
It depends Dave, if I (like the one I made for Kirstie) make it with hand work (planes, chisels, mallet, etc) vs. all or mostly noise makers (table saw, band saw, router, chop saw, sanders etc.....as in the making of this one).
If small enough, I get my signature lasered into the back and a drop of my DNA into the raw wood. Machined, I just sign the dumb thing and ship. :D
If I know the chronology of reclaimed wood then I usually provide that information either written or burned in with laser.
 
That's beautiful, Baer. Everything you make looks like a family heirloom to me.
 
Baer Charlton said:
If small enough, I get my signature lasered into the back and a drop of my DNA into the raw wood.
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Pat Murphey said:
EEEWWWW! Baer "Kinkade" Charlton?
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No Pat, he's hinting that he cut his little finger and bled on the mirror's frame! When the customer noticed the blood he came up with the DNA signature excuse.

I wonder if that excuse would work for mats that give me a paper cut.
 
Very nice Baer. Knowing what you put into these, $100pf is a bargain.
 
Baer,

What type of laser do you do the engraving with? Do you also have an engraving component to your business?

Rob
 
Joe B said:
Another "unreal" frame - I don't know how you do it and wish I had only 1/4 of your skill - beautiful...
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If you had my skill Joe, then who would I sell my work to? :D

My lazer costs $10 set-up and $7.50 a sq inch. I do probably less than $200 of lazer work in a year. And my trophy peoples are a heck of a lot better than I would be. :thumbsup:

Do what you CAN do. Rent or buy what you can't do; and sell it all like it was yours.
 
Nice wood Baer (I'm talking about the frame). Nothing beats hand selected but I always forget to bring my gloves (OUCH, OUCH, OUCH).
 
jframe said:
I can't get past the fact that there are no red crocs in this picture!
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What?! You have my avatar turned off? :eek: :help::p;):D

I think that was the day I had to go see my orthopedic surgeon..... hence the ortho shoes. :kaffeetrinker_2:
 
Breathtaking! Awesome! Yippee Skippee Gorgeous! You need an agent and a gallery on Rodeo Drive, my friend!

I too noticed the lack of red crocs. Glad to hear it was just one of those days.
 
Jared, I just checked for you. The crate and shipping to Oz is a mere $347.28US. Personal check for the whole is fine... I know where you work. :D

If I don't hear from you by 12-24-2008, I'll just have to slap a red bow on it and give the Mrs. a thrill. :thumbsup:
 
Good job! Wish I could touch it. Am impressed by the pains you take with the finish. Your customer's family will have and enjoy them for decades if not centuries. You fufilled the motto, "When we build, let us build to last."
- Tim
 
Never would have guessed that you lurk here Tim. I'm highly honored by your compliments. I too have lusted over your website over the years. Did you move your plant out of Emeryville?
 
I came in your shop a many long year ago... you threw me out.

Oh, wait... that was Warren Hile's shop. :D

Seriously.. I think it was in 95 or sometime around then, we were coming through on the Goldwing and for some reason we couldn't find your shop. I think the GPS wasn't working then. (GPS: Goldwing Person Stupid).
One of these days.
If you make it down to WCAF, swing by Frank's Fabric booth 2001 I think. Enter the main hall, turn right and go to the corner.... can't miss us.
 
I'm smiling to see the two of you visiting here. The frames you make
will be handed down for generations, and rightly so. Thank you for
taking time to share your work and insights on the Grumble.
 
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