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"Make me a rustic picture frame" aka "Oh goodie, I don't have to sand or finish it!"
(midwest.social)
Acquaintance wanted a "rustic-looking picture frame" made out of "barn wood" for a jigsaw puzzle. I asked how fancy they wanted it. They said "Not at all." Okay then - here ya go.
I usually strongly avoid any kind of project that could be considered rustic, uses reclaimed wood, and isn't accurate to within the 1/32nd of an inch. I'm a big fan of using overpriced lumber and hardwoods that don't grow in my home country. I obsess over small details and joints that don't feel smooth to the touch.
That being said, you did a great job. It's difficult to walk the line between a rustic look and an "I don't know what I'm doing" look. You obviously know how to do it. If you had wanted to make a frame that looks rustic but still shows craftsmanship, you hit the mark.