When fabricating a mirror frame, we do a deeper inside edge rabbet depression, usually an extra 3/8″ deeper than a plain mirror frame sequence. Then we simply add 1/8″ strips of alternating species to create 3 stripes if you will. It is usually done... 
Cutting accurate dovetail joints can be done by making a simple jig from scrap wood from your shop’s cut bin. After you make the simple jig and cut the tapered slug out of the middle, you definitely save it, as you see, the wedge helps keep your saw blade... 
Curly Maple Leopard Wood Mirror Visually striking Leopard wood against a Curly Maple back frame accentuates the Symca curves and other details in this piece. (Charity Auction Value:... 
Walnut Ash Desk Curly Walnut and Ash, Asian influenced desk with unique wedged-tenon joinery and grain enhancing shaped curves. ( Resides in a private collection.... 
Replica Frame for 1800’s Martini Shaker We often do small pieces for a local Preservation Society entity, there was an engraved plate added in the frame here. We use period appropriate methods for fabricating these frames when possible, here we used tapered... 