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popmoon · 03-05-2007, 03:13 PM

I have stock that is 3/4" thick and is anywhere from 2" - 3 1/2" wide. I have a craftsman 2hp plunge router on a skill bench top router table. My questions are:
1. What other assesories will I need to make picture frames?
2. What bits would you suggest?
3. Where do I start and in what order would I use the bits?
4. Any other comments or help.
I have only made plane picture frames at this time but would like to make them more decortive if I can. Only problem is I am new to using a router and need some guidance.

Thanks,
Pop Moon

**bobj3** · 03-05-2007, 03:34 PM

Hi Pop Moon

Many,Many ways to do it but I do Recommend the 1st bit on the list below,it will setup the stock for the picture frames then flip the stock over and do the other side of the 5" wide stock then use the other bits below to do the front side of the picture frame stock and then do the same thing, flip it .
I also recommend a quick jig you can make to hold the stock to the fence when you pass the stock by for the front side of the frame (using the tall horz.molding bits)

I have posted this type of jig on the forum, if you want to see it just ask and I will post a link to it.

Picture frames are fun to make, have fun

Picture Frame Rabbet Bits
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...ram_rab_anchor

other bit for the face side ▼
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-pc-1-2-Shank-E...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-pc-1-2-Shank-C...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-pc-1-2-SH-2-5-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-pc-1-2-Shank-S...QQcmdZViewItem

One small note***** I do recommend using wide stock i.e. 4 to 8" wide and then route the back side of the stock and then do the front side and then split the stock on the table saw to the size you want or need, this way you will have a match parts so to speak and it's a bit safer with the wide stock.
Try some 3/4" to 1 1/4" MDF stock it's need stuff to use for painted frames .

comes out real clean looking.

Bj

karateed · 03-05-2007, 04:25 PM

Hi Popmoon,

I agree with Bobj3 (but then who doesn't?). There are many ways. One way I did it was to use 3 - 3/4" wide various wide wood and glued them in place. Let me first say, I'm a raw rookie when doing anything woodworking so it's a work in progress and a path of discovery. After I glued them, I found bits that I thought would make nice frame reliefs. It was actually pretty easy. I think my way is more time consuming but you can definitely make any relief you want depending on what bits you have. Any number of combinations exist.
I'll attach a picture though they are from my camera so not very good at all.

These were my very first frames and they were designed to cover up 2 thermostats on the wall....now our house is pretty much the same temp all over the place.

karateed · 03-05-2007, 04:27 PM

Sorry, my file was too large so guess it won't upload. I'll try to get a better picture for you and submit it when I get home.

Happy framing, it's true, it is a lot of fun.....again Bobj3 is correct on that one.

**bobj3** · 03-06-2007, 12:26 PM

Hi karateed

Here's a link to some FREE software that will let you resize your pictures so they will upload .

besure to get the free plugins also.

http://www.irfanview.com/

Bj

karateed · 03-07-2007, 05:27 PM

Thank Bobj3.:-)

**bobj3** · 03-07-2007, 05:46 PM

You'er Welcome karateed

Bj

karateed · 03-07-2007, 05:59 PM

Trying the picture again.....as I said before the camera I used was very low pix so it isn't great but the frames came out well....they are painted black to suit the pictures that are in them....unfortunately the res is so bad it's hard to tell but, it is from a novice at doing this stuff.....so hope it is useful to someone.....

**bobj3** · 03-07-2007, 08:15 PM

Hi karateed

Here's a small rework of your picture but it's in a JPG format.
The best format to use is the JPG or the GIF format.

Bj

it's not a real good picture to start with but maybe it will work.

curiousgeorge · 03-08-2007, 12:08 AM

Great job karateed. Isn't it fun to be able to look at them and say "I made those"?

03-05-2007, 03:13 PM	#1
popmoon Registered User New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3 View popmoon's Gallery	Report This Post! Need advice and guidance for routing picture frames I have stock that is 3/4" thick and is anywhere from 2" - 3 1/2" wide. I have a craftsman 2hp plunge router on a skill bench top router table. My questions are: 1. What other assesories will I need to make picture frames? 2. What bits would you suggest? 3. Where do I start and in what order would I use the bits? 4. Any other comments or help. I have only made plane picture frames at this time but would like to make them more decortive if I can. Only problem is I am new to using a router and need some guidance. Thanks, Pop Moon
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03-05-2007, 03:34 PM	#2
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,256 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Pop Moon Many,Many ways to do it but I do Recommend the 1st bit on the list below,it will setup the stock for the picture frames then flip the stock over and do the other side of the 5" wide stock then use the other bits below to do the front side of the picture frame stock and then do the same thing, flip it . I also recommend a quick jig you can make to hold the stock to the fence when you pass the stock by for the front side of the frame (using the tall horz.molding bits) I have posted this type of jig on the forum, if you want to see it just ask and I will post a link to it. Picture frames are fun to make, have fun Picture Frame Rabbet Bits http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...ram_rab_anchor other bit for the face side ▼ http://cgi.ebay.com/1-pc-1-2-Shank-E...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/1-pc-1-2-Shank-C...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/2-pc-1-2-SH-2-5-...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/1-pc-1-2-Shank-S...QQcmdZViewItem One small note***** I do recommend using wide stock i.e. 4 to 8" wide and then route the back side of the stock and then do the front side and then split the stock on the table saw to the size you want or need, this way you will have a match parts so to speak and it's a bit safer with the wide stock. Try some 3/4" to 1 1/4" MDF stock it's need stuff to use for painted frames . comes out real clean looking. Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 03-05-2007 at 06:12 PM.
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03-05-2007, 04:25 PM	#3
karateed Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Squamish, BC Posts: 709 View karateed's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Popmoon, I agree with Bobj3 (but then who doesn't?). There are many ways. One way I did it was to use 3 - 3/4" wide various wide wood and glued them in place. Let me first say, I'm a raw rookie when doing anything woodworking so it's a work in progress and a path of discovery. After I glued them, I found bits that I thought would make nice frame reliefs. It was actually pretty easy. I think my way is more time consuming but you can definitely make any relief you want depending on what bits you have. Any number of combinations exist. I'll attach a picture though they are from my camera so not very good at all. These were my very first frames and they were designed to cover up 2 thermostats on the wall....now our house is pretty much the same temp all over the place.
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03-05-2007, 04:27 PM	#4
karateed Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Squamish, BC Posts: 709 View karateed's Gallery	Report This Post! Sorry, my file was too large so guess it won't upload. I'll try to get a better picture for you and submit it when I get home. Happy framing, it's true, it is a lot of fun.....again Bobj3 is correct on that one.
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03-06-2007, 12:26 PM	#5
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,256 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi karateed Here's a link to some FREE software that will let you resize your pictures so they will upload . besure to get the free plugins also. http://www.irfanview.com/ Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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03-07-2007, 05:27 PM	#6
karateed Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Squamish, BC Posts: 709 View karateed's Gallery	Report This Post! Thank Bobj3.:-)
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03-07-2007, 05:46 PM	#7
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,256 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! You'er Welcome karateed Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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03-07-2007, 08:15 PM	#9
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,256 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi karateed Here's a small rework of your picture but it's in a JPG format. The best format to use is the JPG or the GIF format. Bj it's not a real good picture to start with but maybe it will work. Attached Thumbnails __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 03-07-2007 at 08:25 PM.
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03-08-2007, 12:08 AM	#10
curiousgeorge Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA First Name: George Posts: 1,580 View curiousgeorge's Gallery	Report This Post! Great job karateed. Isn't it fun to be able to look at them and say "I made those"? __________________ George For those who haven't already done so... PLEASE! PLEASE! Fill in your first name and location in your profile. I like to know who you are and where you are from. If you don't want me to know who you are, then I don't want to talk to you.
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