Thread: Tassie Oak Trophy base?

G'day,

I'm a proud picture framer and from time to time I'm am asked to encase items in an acrylic box with a base. Sometimes I use whats called in our industry a canvas shadow frame or a picture frame molding turned on its side cut then joined. Then I create the base inside of that. But this time the job calls for a nice wooden L shaped base for the acrylic box to be screwed to. Im am quite new to the real side of woodworking but love it none the less(and with my new Kreg pocket hole jig it should help me along. I'll work on my trickier joins later).

I'm going for a raw almost yellow look. The wood man suggest tassie oak and from the example on his wall it looks ok. I'm wondering if with a clear gloss (feast Watson(open to suggestions)) will come up ok. Im trying to avoid pine as its a bit knoty (if you like) for my taste.

So part of my question can someone recommend another type/colour wood that will work for the look I'm trying to go for or a vanish/stain that will bring out the yellowness look in the wood or stick with the tassie oak?

Also I want a stylish or attractive way to screw the acrylic to the wood, either with caps or a certain type of head that will look appealing as they will be seen on the sides and front?

Any thoughts or recommendations will be most welcomed and appreciated.

Regards,
Simon.