Nic Packer
Grumbler in Training
I have come across this forum in my research into making picture frames. I'm hoping you can help me get started into it.
The pieces I want to frame are just for personal use: photographs, posters, canvas artwork. I'm handy with woodworking and have tools, but never got into it very seriously.
From what I've learned to far, it appears that just using my Dewalt miter saw probably won't be precise enough. Even if I get a picture framing blade like these: Blades for Wood Frames https://pictureframeblades.com/collections/blades-for-wood
Are miter trimmers, like this one from Rockler, sufficient to trim up a miter saw cut?
After I get it cut properly, what's the best way to join all the miter cuts together? Is a 4 corner clamp kit like this good?
https://www.rockler.com/frame-clamp-kit
As far as material goes, I think I'll start with simple frames, though I come across companies that make all sorts of decorative moldings that could be used:
foster planing mills, xylo framing
Anyways, thank you in advance for any help and expertise!
Nic
The pieces I want to frame are just for personal use: photographs, posters, canvas artwork. I'm handy with woodworking and have tools, but never got into it very seriously.
From what I've learned to far, it appears that just using my Dewalt miter saw probably won't be precise enough. Even if I get a picture framing blade like these: Blades for Wood Frames https://pictureframeblades.com/collections/blades-for-wood
Are miter trimmers, like this one from Rockler, sufficient to trim up a miter saw cut?
After I get it cut properly, what's the best way to join all the miter cuts together? Is a 4 corner clamp kit like this good?
https://www.rockler.com/frame-clamp-kit
As far as material goes, I think I'll start with simple frames, though I come across companies that make all sorts of decorative moldings that could be used:
foster planing mills, xylo framing
Anyways, thank you in advance for any help and expertise!
Nic