NewMontanaWorkshop

Here is a link to one of my gallery pages that goes through the steps I use in making inlaid picture frames.

http://bt3gallery.fhauto.com/view_al...meSteps&page=1

Hopefully this might help someone in their frame building. I would like to hear from others that may have 'better ideas' also.

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Visteonguy

Nice Frames, Stan,,, you posted this just in time... I am taking a framing and matting class at work, near the end of this month and will have a lot of paintings to frame,, I may try your inlay method for some of them,,,, thanks

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NewMontanaWorkshop

Terry,
That sounds like a very useful class. If you would, please update here with any tips and tricks you learn at the class that would be useful for all.

deanj

Stan
Nice frames! you make it look so easy. I was wondering if you would tell me what profile bit size and shape you are using to make the outside and inside profile. I am going to make some of these frames and need all the help I can get. Do you just glue the corners or use a biscut/spline to reinforce.
Thanks
Dean

NewMontanaWorkshop

Dean,

Here is a picture of the bit that I used for that set of frames.

Although I'd probably just use a 3/8" or 1/2" roundover bit for most of the stuff if I had one. I'd just use whatever bits I had handy and go from there.

The corners are splined to give additional surface gluing area as you can see in this picture.
I didn't like the finish on one of the frames so started giving it the '4 foot drop test'... Basically dropping it from shoulder height onto one of the corners on a carpeted floor. It lasted 42 times before a corner finally split apart.

rh111

I went to the gallery and viewed your process. You have refined it to an art. I was looking to make some frames, and I think that I have learned quite a bit from your gallery. Thanks for the info and the link.

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NewMontanaWorkshop

rh111, thanks for the comments. It's an ongoing learning process getting the frames (especially the miters) to come out consistent. I learn something new almost every time I make a new batch of frames.

I'll be updating the gallery the next time I run a batch as there are some additional hints that may help others -- and I'm still looking for suggestions if anyone else has anything to throw into the mix.

moreorles2000

snowshoe
i visited your site & really learned quite a bit. i have never made anything with a router
& the step by step process really helped me. now i have an idea of how to at least give it a try. this board is really helpful to me especially for ideas & projects that have been made. i have the PC 6931 combo unit & i see now that it is not very powerful
but i figure it is good enough 4 me to try some stuff.i like the idea of people showing how to do different things & do's & dont's especially the safety tips. awesome board
people & keep up the good work.
les

Mark

Oh wow, those are some impressive frames. Very nice job Stan.

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