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Lap-Joined: Adirondacks

 

Adirondack (Lap-Joined)

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photo THE ADIRONDACK is a simple, flat lap-joined frame that was very popular circa 1910. It is beautifully suited to less formal artwork and settings.

Offered in quartersawn white oak, mahogany, cherry, maple and walnut. Choose a single flush dowel or inlaid square plug at each corner.

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Adirondack profile widths Adirondack frames are available either 3/4" thick (1/2" deep rabbet) or 1" thick (3/4" deep rabbet), except the 5/8" frame, which is 5/8" thick (3/8" deep rabbet). Each Adirondack is made from scratch, so standard dimensions are offered as suggestions only.

ADVICE FROM 1906
“(In framing) old rare prints… the frames should be made of the simplest wood bands, but as exquisitely finished as possible; the corners lap joined add much to the beauty of such frames.”
1906 framers’ manual

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