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04-28-2015, 09:49 PM | #1 |
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Upper moldings used to make frames
Had some bent & dinged up moldings that I used to make some frames for a couple of my truck advertisements. I used the undamaged areas cut at 45 degrees with some sheet metal "L" corners to hold them together.
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04-28-2015, 09:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
That's friggin awesome!!!
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04-28-2015, 09:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
That looks really cool. Any pics of the back side on how you put them together?
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04-28-2015, 09:56 PM | #4 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Very cool and a great idea to put them to use.
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04-28-2015, 09:59 PM | #5 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Very nice!
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04-28-2015, 10:35 PM | #6 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Great idea, they look amazing and will be great conversation pieces.
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04-28-2015, 10:42 PM | #7 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Used "L" brackets to hold the corners together (used a nail set to dimple the back of the moldings for a friction fit). Also used a little glue to keep them in place. Cut some 1\4 inch plywood to fit inside the back of the moldings & glued it to the corner brackets with poly adhesive. Added glass,pic, cardboard & retainers. Can't upload pics of back right now- will try later
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04-28-2015, 11:36 PM | #8 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Sweet! I want to do something similar with an old grille.
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04-29-2015, 06:01 AM | #9 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Here are some pics- hope it makes sense
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04-29-2015, 09:15 AM | #10 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Outstanding idea! I'm getting a rendition of my truck done for some motivation to keep grinding on it. This would be the perfect way to frame it up in the shop!
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04-29-2015, 09:35 AM | #11 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Awesome!
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04-29-2015, 02:57 PM | #12 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Cool idea, looks great.
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04-29-2015, 03:16 PM | #13 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
I am impressed. That's an excellent idea, and it turned out great!
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04-29-2015, 08:42 PM | #14 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Very cool idea!
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04-29-2015, 10:02 PM | #15 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Very nice.
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04-29-2015, 11:31 PM | #16 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Very cool idea.. I sure like to know how to work with metal, weld and all that business.
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Great work! This is an awesome idea!
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12-31-2015, 08:21 PM | #18 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
How did you cut the trim pieces ? Very nice frames you have there .
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12-31-2015, 10:43 PM | #19 |
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Just used a miter saw- aluminum isn't much harder than oak
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
very cool idea, looks great!
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Re: Upper moldings used to make frames
Brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing. It looks great.
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