Comments on: A Simple Gift

By: esincox

esincox — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:35:52 +0000

Ahhh! That is much less glorious than it originally sounded. The biggest problem with them is that they are not self-CENTERING, as well!

As long as you’re not trying to match up multiple frames on the same plane, I prefer a method with two eye screws and the wire. That allows for a much greater leveling “range” and you don’t have to worry about eye screw location or wire length (generally speaking).

If you’re trying to hang two frames at the same exact height, though, it is NOT the method to use. You suddenly have to worry about eye screw location (four times) and wire length (two times), which is a lot more than centering the hanger (two times).

By: Megan Fitzpatrick

Megan Fitzpatrick — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 04:06:26 +0000

Thanks.
That’s just the fancy marketing name that I copied off the packaging – those hangers that have what look like little saw teeth, and are about 1-1/4″ long. I think the idea is that you move to over a tooth or two if you, the house or the hanger is off center.

By: esincox

esincox — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:44:47 +0000

Lovely finished piece, Megan. Thanks for sharing it with us!

What is a “self-leveling picture hanger”, though? And should you avoid using them if your house is crooked?

(Ahhh, I get it re: 2.75 cats)

By: metalworkingdude

metalworkingdude — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:14:06 +0000

Nice looking present, I remember you writing about the last minute rush last year. I really like the Rookwood tiles – thanks for pointing those out. I want to re-do my house in more of a craftsman style and those will fit perfectly (aesthetically, if not financially)

By: Clay Dowling

Clay Dowling — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:04:52 +0000

I was so proud of myself: my wife’s present was done the day before we opened presents. Lots of feline assistance was offered as well.

By: ColonelEd

ColonelEd — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:51:23 +0000

Fantastic joy on the frame. There’s nothing like quartersawn oak. I saw the Stickley poppy table and the neat tea accessories. Maybe you should start working on it in January. Ha! Actually, you should be able to whip it out in a month if you don’t get too busy with your new job. Have fun.

By: richardrank4

richardrank4 — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:55:36 +0000

Thanks for the early moring chuckles. We all have been there around Christmas. Also,I sometimes have the same guilt. I am a recovering Lutheran. Dick

By: AL

AL — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:53:53 +0000

Megan,the frame & tile go well together. Looks good.

AL
http://www.woodworkingwithajo.com

By: MarkHulette

MarkHulette — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:25:25 +0000

Neat frame! Quick and simple are ALWAYS good. Cute kitty cats, too. So does Possum have really bad breath?

By: mysticcarver

mysticcarver — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:41:23 +0000

Awesome look to the frame Megan. Especially accentuates that beautiful tile! I am going to try that finish on my next project. Oh and too cute on the cats! I like their names