I offered to re-cut the glass for a friend's 34" x 12" wood frame, but upon assembling I see that the long sides of the vertically hung frame are bowing out. Is there a method to secure the mid-section of the bowing sides to keep them securely vertical? The frame is otherwise still good.
Tall wood frame bowing at sides
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tedh
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I use a piece of matboard about 3 inches wide, glued and stapled across at the center. Push the two sides together after they’re glued, then 2 or 3 JT21s.
Instead of using a paper dustcover, you could glue on a frame-sized matboard dustcover, which would be effective, good looking, and not much work. Bevel the edges and paint them black, or use a black-core matboard.
For a better result, use 1/16" or 1/8" thick PVC sheeting (aka Sintra) and attach it using brass escutcheon pins. or better yet, if the frame is at least about 3/4" wide, use #4 x 1/2" or 3/4" flathead screws, which will countersink themselves neatly into the plastic sheet without need of any preparation. That way, it would be easier to remove.
For a better result, use 1/16" or 1/8" thick PVC sheeting (aka Sintra) and attach it using brass escutcheon pins. or better yet, if the frame is at least about 3/4" wide, use #4 x 1/2" or 3/4" flathead screws, which will countersink themselves neatly into the plastic sheet without need of any preparation. That way, it would be easier to remove.
Jleschak
CGF, Certified Grumble Framer
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If the frame is tall enough you can put a wood support in the middle, make some pocket holes in the wood support and screw them slowly, pulling the wood towards the center
I use screenprint mesh, strips, stapled from one side to other side. Just like matboard, but thin and much stronger
I'll usually run a wire across the frame, at a slight angle, pull it tight, then run it back to the first side at the same but lower angle, pulled tight.
This makes a sideways 'V' shape. It is easier on metal frames as you can start loose, and move the 2 brackets out slowly until they are where you want them.
I used to use a wire with Turnbuckles. It worked great, but was hard to find a good source for the turnbuckles, and it cost a few dollars more.
This makes a sideways 'V' shape. It is easier on metal frames as you can start loose, and move the 2 brackets out slowly until they are where you want them.
I used to use a wire with Turnbuckles. It worked great, but was hard to find a good source for the turnbuckles, and it cost a few dollars more.
I've never seen that before! Thank you!
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This sounds interesting! Do you have a photo of how you place them? This might be very useful when you dont have enough space for a support/brace that I suggested.
Jleschak
CGF, Certified Grumble Framer
Here you go. Most times it’s just 1 strap though.
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That's amazing! Thank you very much! I'll add this to my repertoire 