Woodworking - Picture Frame Glue-ups

[shanelangton]

Hello... Just checking to see if anyone knows if there was ever a video made on building the jig? I've looked on the site but can't find it? Thanks!

[knecht105]

@shanelangton Search our channel or site for "How to Make a Picture Frame Clamping Device" ... I think that's the video your looking for.

[MrAdamseye]

I would add a clamp on each miter, on the face side. Just me being anal I guess.

[daves1adam12]

would you please make a video on how you made your picture frame gluing JIG. i have looked on the web and cannot find a how to...thanks...dave

[knecht105]

We have had a few requests for this. There are plans on the web for these clamps but they are hard to find ... I will do a video on how I made the clamping device

[MrTmk1204]

@knecht105

Colin, a bad question to ask before a holiday weekend but can you please indicate an approximate time frame for posting this video? I think it will be very popular. Thank you!!!

[knecht105]

I am hoping to do this before mid June ... 

[MrTmk1204]

@knecht105 Colin, a bad question to ask before a holiday weekend but can you please indicate an approximate time frame for posting this video? I think it will be very popular. Thank you!!!

[MrTmk1204]

Colin, can you please tell me approximately how long each of the 4 legs of your jig are as well as the 2 center pieces? I need to make a 40 by 40 inch frame and want to make sure I create a jig big enough. Second question: What type of wood did you use for the jig? Thanks for your help.

[MrTmk1204]

Colin, some questions:

1) Will glue alone hold a frame with glass/plexi or do i need to nail?

2) Any specific type of glue you recommend?

3) Can I use a power miter to cut 45s vs table saw?

4) How do i measure the required side length to frame a 40X40 print w/o mat?

5) Is there a way to drive the points to hold the print or do I need to purchase a point driver?

Thank you!

[knecht105]

I would not trust glue alone to holding a frame together

I prefer 23 gauge pinning.

Ordinary yellow glue is still the best.

You can use mitre saw, do some tests first.

Measuring you frame size will depend on your framing material (wood).

I use a large needle nose plier to drive the nails in.

[MrTmk1204]

@knecht105

Thank you. If I use a 23 gauge nailer do i nail it after the glue has dried and the clamps are off?

Second, please explain how you use the large needle nose plier to drive the nails in to hold the print Thanks again.

[knecht105]

On smaller frames (approx 15") I do not bother to clamp them, glue the sides, then use a 23 gauge headless pinner. On medium and large frames, especially ones with glass I will glue and clamp the frames, then later, often add splines to the corners for even more strength.

I simply use needle-nose pliers with one jaw on frame and other jaw on end of nail, apply pressure and ease the nail into the frame.

Great questions ... thanks very much

[carlosignacioroche]

my respect to you! colin is the name right?

thanks so much for this, you're doing something good for the world.

I'm starting my own business and i forsee needing your help in the future.

Carlos (trako)

[carlosignacioroche]

THIS IS AMAZING! im definitely gonna try to put this to use once i buy my tablesaw! should I use a harder kind of wood at all?

Thanks!

Trako.

[knecht105]

You can use any kind of wood, just make sure have very good, sharp, cross cut blade in your saw.

[elgeras56]

¡Excelente! siempre he batallado para armar un marco, pero con esta idea que es fantástica, no mas batallar, me voy hacer uno igualito a de Ud. Muchas gracias por publicar esta clase de videos.

[darkan99el]

Gonna make one too, I have a few applications I can use this on. simple but clever. Design at its best.

[sharkroy]

I made one of these and sold it for 10 dollars

[outuwana]

Thanks for sharing!! Where would you suggest to get the moulding? About the saw, What kind of saw do you recomend?

Thanks

[locatespeakers]

You can make the frame moulding, or you can purchase it. Some hardware and home build supplies offer it, otherwise some sort of craft supply store. In terms of a blade, I recommend at least a (sharp) 60 or 80 tooth cutoff blade

[FreeWoodCatalog]

Hey, good vid. Thanks for sharing.

[PressStudio]

Thank you ! Nicely presented ... I do love that Gadget !

[hankcampbell]

Great Videos and Info Colin !