Cloud lift Greene and greene

[Juss1]

On the cloud lifts How do they do the curves that go pass the edge.

I’m having trouble posting pics now but here’s a link

https://www.finewoodworking.com/project-...ture-frame

[Aram]

On the cloud lifts How do they do the curves that go pass the edge.

I’m having trouble posting pics now but here’s a link

https://www.finewoodworking.com/project-...ture-frame

The general shape is done with a template and a router, the template made on a bandsaw, and cleaned up wby sanding (according to the article; there are other ways, of course). The relieved curves are done with chisels.

[Juss1]

Thanks Aram.  Just to be clear it's the curve circled in red.

[Aram]

Thanks Aram.  Just to be clear it's the curve circled in red.

Chisels.

[cams2705]

I would probably start with a hardboard template of the curve and use a marking knife to define the sharp edge/line that will remain the higher "cloud".  I would then use a fine stitch rasp and files (probably a good set of riffler files)  to lower the lower cloud followed by sandpaper.

[AHill]

Knife mark using template for the curve, then wood file. I wouldn't try using a rasp, because it's a subtle detail and the rasp would be too aggressive as well as risking tearout at the perimeter. Followup with a scraper to get rid of file marks.

[skeeterk]

I built that same frame and have it in the front hall over a G & G table.   I used a knife line and chisel also.

[jamesglenn]

It is a relief cut into the wood so it looks higher at the curve.

Basically, remove some material at that location .

As others have noted, there are numerous ways to do this.