What is art? Critics and thinkers are complimentary to debate the question endlessly,however we believe it’s quite basic: If there’s a frame around it,then it’s art! Less basic– however not so intricate that you shouldn’t give it a try– is developing your own photo frame. Starting woodworkers enjoy this project,and for lots of others it can be a fantastic money-saver. Within only a weekend,offered you have access to a few standard tools,you can make a picture frame - to keep for the rest of your life.
TOOLS & PRODUCTS
Table sawMiter sawWood routerMeasuring tapeWood glueHammerBrad nailsSandpaperPaintWood stainLinseed oil.
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The following actions apply in a basic method no matter what type of wood you wish to utilize (or occur to have on hand),or what size you would like the picture frame to be. But for the sake of simplicity in this tutorial,we’ll presume that you mean to develop an 11 ″ x 14 ″ photo frame from a 1 ″ x 4 ″ maple board that measures 4 feet long.
Step 1
Setting the table saw at 1-1/2 ″ (from the blade to the fence) -,rip the wood board into two 4-foot-long pieces. These must be exactly the very same width,so pass the larger of the two through the table saw a second time. (Of course,if you ‘d wanted the frame larger or narrower,you would have set the table saw accordingly.).
Step 2.
With a router,cut a 1/2 ″ x 1/2 ″ rabbet– that is,a rectilinear groove– along among the long sides of each of the two pieces. The picture is going to lie against the rabbet,so if you anticipate to frame an product (or to utilize a mat) of considerable density,accommodate it by producing a more generous rabbet.
Step 3.
Use a miter saw to cut one end of both boards at a 45-degree angle,taking care to make certain that the rabbet runs along what is to become the inside of the frame. In other words,once you have actually ended up cutting an angle into each board,the rabbeted edges need to be opposite the longer (and pointier) side.
Step 4.
Procedure the longer side of the picture you are going to frame; add 1/16 ″ to that measurement. Then choose among the two boards and transfer that overall measurement to its rabbeted side,marking the range. Here,cut a 45-degree angle,this time in the instructions opposite to the preliminary angled cut. Next,place the second board over the one into which you’ve just now cut a second angle. Mark the second board,then cut it so that you have a pair of similar pieces. On the two remaining pieces,repeat the process of determining,marking,and cutting,this time using as a guide the much shorter side of the picture to be framed. Make certain you’re keeping the rabbeted side to the inside of the frame.
Step 5.
Assemble the four pieces into a rectangle-shaped shape,keeping in mind constantly to place the rabbet groove to the within. Dab wood glue onto each joint,then attach the pieces together by means of brad nails. 2 nails close to each outside corner should work. Clean away any excess glue instantly. Let dry over night.
Step 6.
Sand the picture frame -,then clean away any sawdust with a damp cloth. When you have actually permitted sufficient time for the wood to dry entirely,it’s safe to apply your choice of surface. (If you’re developing with attractive lumber,I recommend finishing with linseed oil.) Having actually ended up the piece,turn it over so the back (rabbeted) side is dealing with up. Fit a piece of cut-to-size glass into the frame,then lay the picture face down on the glass and place a backing over it. You have a number of options for securing whatever in place,consisting of glazing points or brads.
Congratulations,you have actually created a work of art: You might even choose to leave the picture out completely,because the frame itself is such a masterpiece!