Making frames tools

Some builders squares are ok, some are not, you need to check them. Make a simple jig for this as shown in the video. MDF can work for a time, as can some quality plywoods. Natural straight grain woods, laminated together has worked best for me. The stop block can be made of almost anything. It is tough work trying to make rabbets wider in a finished picture frame. One word about saw blades.

To make clean crisp edges you will need a high quality cross-cut saw blade that does not leave frayed edges. Saw blades that come with table saws and mitre saws are not of high enough quality. In my personal experience the Freud thin kerf 90 tooth blade is an excellent choice and is often priced less than the 80 tooth version. In most cases 60 tooth blades may not give the cleanest edge but I leave this up to you to decide.

If you do all the above, and follow the methodology I used in the video, you will be well on your way to making perfect picture frames. If you do all the above, and follow the methodology I used in the video, you will be well on your way to making perfect picture frames Copyright - Colin Knecht woodworkweb.

Join Us On:. About WoodWorkWeb. Tik Tok. Because frame stores can be so pricey, give thrift stores a change. They usually have an art section with plenty of unique frames with beautiful moldings to choose from. Many frames will be older and of higher quality wood than what you would buy new today, plus they may have developed a nice patina over the years that pairs well with your photos.

Pick up a few at those thrift store prices and use them to make new frames for your photos:. If the lengths aren't exactly equal, you will have a gap in the corner of the frame. When this happens, most people think it's because the angle of the miter is off. In fact, it's more likely that your frame lengths are not quite perfect.

A table saw with a miter gauge and backing board can be used to get the right angle and lengths every time. Use a builders square to arrange your final cut pieces before nailing or glueing. Check out the video above for more details.