I have several miter saws, both compound sliding and conventional. I have made sacrificial fences for all of them. The keys to frame making are accuracy and consistency. Having a sacrificial fence is a way to achieve both. Being able to visually reference the kerf cut from the blade on the surface of the fence allows you to know exactly where the blade will enter the work piece. Along with either a movable stop block or pencil markings on the fence, you can control the cuts to have both precision and repeatability, the hallmarks of quality frame making. Ten minutes of making that fence will save you hours of frustration. Colin is spot on with this.
Contrary to the critics in the comments, as a total novice i find your videos to be perfect. I need things to be explained methodically and with a rationale, and you do this perfectly.
Me too. I am a total novice and I like to see things step by step and explained so I understand what it is I should be doing. I appreciate it when someone takes the time to do this. Thank You for that!
At 63 yrs old, I’ve probably watched 500+ woodworking videos on UA-cam. This is the first one I’ve ever been compelled to make a comment. What you have presented will enable me to perfect a technique that will open up many different projects to complete. Thank you so, so much. I simply love your channel. Have a Merry 2019 Christmas!
As an artist and a woodworker, I make a spacer to lift the pieces off the fence, so that when the 45 is butted against the stop block, it is true to your measurement every time. This avoids the possibility of the sharp angle wedging into the crack between the fence and the stop block, possibly making your measurement short. The spacer just has to run the distance between your blade and stop short of the spacer block. It could be as simple as a 1/4 inch strip of plywood cut to length. I have made spacers to fit standard sizes of frames. This way you can be accurate and faster in producing standards. Anything in between will be covered by the standard bridges, because the spacers does not have to run the entire distance.
I spent all day creating frame pieces yesterday without a stop. Last night I said I’d never do it again. Thank you for this video! Now I can’t wait to do it again! Really enjoy your work!
While working on a frame in my shop, I became so frustrated that I put the piece down and came to my office. I searched for a video on making precision miters and found this video. After watching it I returned to my shop and followed this video step by step and VIOLA!!! I created a beautiful frame. Thank you so much for this invaluable information.
This video appear to be made at least 5 years ago. Even so, it is still current in 2018. Over the years I have had need to make an occasional picture frame. Never could get it right. Close but not close enough. Your video was most helpful. Like many of the commenters, I made just about every mistake you covered. By reference I am echoing all those that comments on how helpful the video is. The few detractors have probably forgotten what it is like to be a beginner and the need for slow paced, clear, and easy to follow instructions. Keep up the great work. I have bookmarked this video so I can refer to it again in the future when needing another picture frame.
Colin doesn't waste any time and plans what he's going to present. Some people don't realize that making something like this frame actually takes a few minutes longer than this but Colin smoothly edits out the repetitious parts. He strikes a great balance and gets the job done and shows the viewer how to get the job done with no bull.
Yesterday my mitres were an embarrassment. After watching this video today everything lined up perfectly. Totally understood exactly what I was doing wrong. Given me a lot more confidence. Thank you Colin 🙏
So were mine.(mitres).even after watching the video. lol..but that was my fault..I did exactly what he said alot of people do..get 3 good sides and the 4th doesnt line up..I bet if you used Trig, you could cut the overall length dimension instead? (and still get your inside dimension..Wouldnt it be easier figuring out your overall dimensions?? Just asking..you would just need to know the width of your frame with what you want on inside? Its been awhile so i forget the math but i know you can do it. awesome video though..Thanks Colin..I would really like to know about if you can do it with the overall dimension. If not then why? I'm curious..no big deal.
As an artist, I frequently need to frame my artwork. The prospect of the challenges that I face was discouraging to say the least. I just finished applying your method and was pleasantly surprised how easy it is to implement your instructions. Thanks so much for generously sharing your knowledge and skills.
I want to sincerely thank you for taking the time to make this video. no one has explained why the joins can be off and now after watching your video and building a similar jig im making perfect picture frames . I cant thank you enough
Looks like it is time to go out and finally purchase my good-quality chop saw. Have wanted to make picture frames for my gallery prints I make for a long time. Now I have the confidence to do it. Thank you very much for your excellent teaching on this video.
Thank you so much, your way of making 45d angles is fool proof.. Im new to woodworking and I have really learnt something here, you have made a real soul distroying joint which I keep struggling with seem so easy, the Penny has now dropped lol.. Fantasic video, and once again. THANK YOU .... Steve
You remind me of shop class back in high school, my wood working teacher was amazing and shared the same safety protocols as you. Love your video's, very comfortable and warm approach to teaching, well done and thank you for taking the tie to make these videos, thumbs UP! Chris
Yes, the stop block is used basically as a measuring device, and yup, depending on the wood, if you press too hard you could feather the end, but in our experience we really didn't encounter any problems with that, but thanks for mentioning it, it could be an issue with some. Great to have you with us and thanks for taking the time. Colin
Excellent, clear simple instruction using a chop saw and a few inexpensive tools. Worth watching the entire video. As an artist, I need to be able to make as much of my frames and stretchers as I can to save $$. thank you!
Kudos!!! "Ding" and the light came on when you said "parallel sides = length..". I'm glad this popped up in my list search....I have to crank out three or four simple frames, may as well refresh/relearn my memory skills and I am happy I did!! Thanks for showing me how!!
Yeah I know, same with me, I still prefer the table saw but so many people asked about doing it with sliders, we felt we needed to address their questions. I only wish I had one of those frame shop guillotines, that's real frame making. Thanks for taking the time to comment ... great to have with us Colin
I edit my own videos for my channel and I know how much effort and time is needed, so I appreciate every minute of the video. When you find a channel like this or like thewoodwhisperer one, time is not that important because you know it is a masterclass.
Totally agree! And the plug, well if I’d a Sliding saw, it’s good to always be thinking about unplugging it! A bit lengthy yes, but as a beginner, very necessary. I am just questioning a little bit about the “the pinning it togerher” I assume that is a nail gun Not a staple gun? And if we don’t have that tool, what else would be suggested? Thank you! 🙏🏻
@@juliepiper7058 glue and a belt clamp..I mean as a woodworker there is always something you need or don't have..at first. I'm slowly building my tool arsenal. I ordered the belt clamp thing that supposed to work good with picture frames. I will try the dowel pins also. That is just kinda overkill..It's a picture frame..The precise location of putting the dowel pins in is a whole other step that can be skipped. I suppose if you have to do everything the old fashioned way then more power to you. Maybe if it falls off the wall it will stay in one piece with dowel pins, probably not with glue. .
Excellent video instruction! The only thing I would have added would be the vertical alignment of the blade. Your instructions are clear and to the point. Thanks a bunch!!
Frick you made that look easy!!!! Thank you! I've been making frames with a hand saw and miter box. The plug in one I just bought will make this so much easier!!!!!! Thank you for the set up walkthrough! ♥️
Thank you Great Wizard. I just spent 2 hours doing what you said not to ( after the fourth corner didn’t line up). Tomorrow I’m going to start over after watching this (and replacing the blade my miter saw came with :). Thanks again.
Thank you very much. I was a picture framer for 30ish years and this is very informative. I still would like to order frames length and unfinished but I did not want to invest in some expensive mitre saw, which appear to be a vanishing breed.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I have quite a few frames to make as I have been painting since 1970. Your video is the best I have watched for setting up a miter saw to cut the frame pieces. I don't have access to a table saw but I do have a miter saw.
First off thank you for all your hard work in making these how to videos. I do a lot of woodworking but have always had trouble with frames using a mitre sled for table saw, now using your technique I make many frames and they are perfect.
Absolutely fantastic. I am a novice and really appreciate your attention to detail. Lots of YouTUbe videos lose me because I don't have an understanding of what they consider basic knowledge. For everyone that thinks he went too slow - change the playback speed to 1.5 or even 2. I do this for subjects I am comfortable with.
I've recently bought a sliding mitre saw and this video has helped so much in getting a frame to fit accurately thank you very much for taking the time to put this together another excellent tutorial.Paul
This is a great. My wife has tasked me with making frames for her tapestry's. After only limited success in the past making picture frames I now understand what error I was making and how to do it properly. Full marks for safety. Thank you, Mark McLennan
This was the best video for me, of many that I have watched, to get my miter cuts straight. My miter cuts are always tricky, and even though I have become much better at it, and occasionally get some perfect, it always takes me way too too long. I wanted to know a trick to getting the sides perfectly equal. This is exactly what I needed. and that backer board does the trick for me. Thank you for the video.
Thanks for all your hard work. If not for people like yourself posting videos I probably would have never done a lot of the home renovations I completed
Best teacher on the internet at this time, thank you for sharing your great knowledge with others, we appreciate the calm and detailed way of your videos. The other videos are very fast and you cannot retain what they are trying to teach.
I do not have a shop. I do most of my work outside when the weather is good. Your tips are awesome. I don't have a sliding mitre saw. I especially like the tip of the sliding stop block. I am going to try this on a regular mitre saw.
Hey Mich, thanks for taking the time to comment and for giving more detail. I read all of these and appreciate it when people can give some details of what they like. Great to have you with us Colin
Perfect, thanks for this video. This is the best method I have seen so far. Simple and inexpensive. I don't have a sliding miter, but don't think this matters too much. Going to stop by homedepot to get a straight piece of oak.
I found this video extremely helpful. I do some stained glass panels and the end result are glass panels where the size may differ. Framing using mitered corners and measurement have been my Achilles heel. This has cleared the problem up for me. Thank you.
Mr Knecht, I really wish you were my neighbor because I would love to just hang around and learn from you, You teach on a very understandable level and you can tell that you also have a passion for woodworking. My brother also had a passion but sadly he passed on. It was not until after that happened that I developed a passion also especially when I retired. I am nowhere near the level that he was or of course not even close to what you - what I consider a master- are. But I would love to be that guy that is probably always in your way, but believe me, I would appreciate it. Best of Luck to you and yours. Thanks for explaining things to people like myself.
Hi Steve, thanks for the note. You could use either a table saw or a router with a dado bit to cut our that rabbet on the frame. My experience with both is that sometimes, depending on the wood and the grain, the router choice tends to fray the wood, the table saw is my first choice. Great to have you with us and thanks again for the question. Colin
Lol! This is exactly how I messed up my frame. The compound error resulted in a huge gap on the last corner. He is correct, the recut made matters worse. Thanks for helping me figure out what I did wrong here.
Wow, great idea. In making picture frames with a power miter saw, I've been able to figure out how to make good 45 degree cuts, but not how to get the sides exactly of even length. Now I see how to do it!
So absolutely helpful. Just learning to use a miter saw and make angle cuts. Though practice makes perfect, this is video will save me a lot of aggravation and time. Thanks.
Haven't read all of the comments, but when cutting the 4" stop block I cut a 45* angle on the piece as I frequently have found when working with soft wood such as pine, pressing the finished cut against a squared off stop block can flatten the point slightly and end up slightly shorter than desired and perhaps not the same length as the opposing side. Using the 45* edge of the stop block eliminates this potential variable. As usual, another great instructional video! Thanks for all you do!
I subscribed today 3-9-20 after watching you for about six years and today I learned that you are a craftsman. I had kind of dismissed you as a high school shop / math teacher because of your presentation but that was a misconception on my part. Thank you sir
Thank you so much for this video. The tips you shared made a HUGE difference for me! My old chop saw is not properly calibrated so checking with a proper square, using the wood fence and that little block made all the difference! Thank you!
Thanks Colin, very instructive, and deeply appreciated your detailed explanation while taking each of us step by step through all the process and the use of a sliding compound miter saw. Warm greetings from Puerto Rico.
I would love to see how to put splines to work. I would also like to see how to put glass in the frame, Thanks for the fine explanation on what goes wrong trying to correct a poorly cut frame. Great job.
Thanks so much for this brilliant video. You just saved me so much money. my frames are always way out and I was blaming my cheap equipment. I now know how I can manually fix the settings that are way out.
Colin, I've responded a few months ago but wanted to give you an update on my progress. Of all the videos I watched, this one (not the updated version) was the one that gave me the guide I followed. I'm now getting pretty good at this for basic frames, because you were there to get me started. I have made a couple of updates to your setup I wanted to share. I've come very close to buying products ranging from maybe $150 to $300 to get exact measurements for framing cuts. Then I saw a product on a Walmart add that gave me it final answer. I got a fabric tape used in sewing at attached it to the top of the backer board. I've cut the stopper block (as you describe in your video) flat so that the top part is even with the stop part. To be sure the backer board is always in the same position on the back rail, I've drilled 2 holds thru the rail and backer board and secured it with recessed bolts and wing nuts. Easy on/off. The tape is adjusted such that if you place a frame side against it at 16 5/8 inches, when you slide the frame side in as you describe in your video you get the exact desired length. So, a $4 tape and 2 bucks for a couple of bolts and I have a solution as good (or better) that much more expensive products . . . all built on your solution. I can provide pictures if you're interested. So again, thank you for sharing your experience and helping me become a pretty good DIY frame maker.
I was trying to make a floating frame for my own artwork. Thanks for the help. I was having difficulty repeating perfect angles. Now to set up! So excited!
Nice, May I say to the critics, slow is good for the young folks that are interested we all started at day one in our career and develop our own knowledge from pioneers .
Very simple explanation on how to cut mitre joints for a picture frame! Would like to of seen how you go about making the rabbets as well! Should you first complete the rabbets and then the mitre cuts or other way round! Great video Colin!
Dear Mr Colin... I hope this message finds you well Just to say that I have learned a lot from your videos specially this video. Your method was simple and accurate. Thanks a lot 💐
I have been trying to fix my corners by re-cutting and you made everything easier to follow, I found that my carpenters square was not true 45 . Thanks for the help. Ed
Awesome video thanks so much for this, I'm a photographer and just bought myself a sliding mitre saw to start making picture frames for the photos I sell, I don't expect it to be an easy exercise but after watching this video, and many of your other videos, Im prepared for the learning curve, keep up the awesome videos..
Actually this SIMPLE frame is exactly what my daughter has me make for her painting canvas's. I make them regularly for a friend who wraps the canvas prints he produces for people all the time. Great stuff Colin. This works if you have a biscuit device as well not all frames have to have a rabbet groove. BTW bro, please get some squeeze clamps..please. Lowes carries some nice ones. ;-)
I have several miter saws, both compound sliding and conventional. I have made sacrificial fences for all of them. The keys to frame making are accuracy and consistency. Having a sacrificial fence is a way to achieve both. Being able to visually reference the kerf cut from the blade on the surface of the fence allows you to know exactly where the blade will enter the work piece. Along with either a movable stop block or pencil markings on the fence, you can control the cuts to have both precision and repeatability, the hallmarks of quality frame making. Ten minutes of making that fence will save you hours of frustration. Colin is spot on with this.
Colin, I love your teaching. I am a 73 yo woman just getting back into woodworking and have discovered your videos. Very helpful, thank you.
50 and just learning.
Contrary to the critics in the comments, as a total novice i find your videos to be perfect. I need things to be explained methodically and with a rationale, and you do this perfectly.
Me too. I am a total novice and I like to see things step by step and explained so I understand what it is I should be doing. I appreciate it when someone takes the time to do this. Thank You for that!
Same here! This was clear and understandable. It's intimidating being a novice, and I feel much more confident now! Thank you!
Same here, I love how you take the time to show us each step. You are one of my favorites!!
At 63 yrs old, I’ve probably watched 500+ woodworking videos on UA-cam. This is the first one I’ve ever been compelled to make a comment. What you have presented will enable me to perfect a technique that will open up many different projects to complete. Thank you so, so much. I simply love your channel. Have a Merry 2019 Christmas!
As an artist and a woodworker, I make a spacer to lift the pieces off the fence, so that when the 45 is butted against the stop block, it is true to your measurement every time. This avoids the possibility of the sharp angle wedging into the crack between the fence and the stop block, possibly making your measurement short. The spacer just has to run the distance between your blade and stop short of the spacer block. It could be as simple as a 1/4 inch strip of plywood cut to length. I have made spacers to fit standard sizes of frames. This way you can be accurate and faster in producing standards. Anything in between will be covered by the standard bridges, because the spacers does not have to run the entire distance.
I spent all day creating frame pieces yesterday without a stop. Last night I said I’d never do it again. Thank you for this video! Now I can’t wait to do it again! Really enjoy your work!
While working on a frame in my shop, I became so frustrated that I put the piece down and came to my office. I searched for a video on making precision miters and found this video. After watching it I returned to my shop and followed this video step by step and VIOLA!!! I created a beautiful frame. Thank you so much for this invaluable information.
Invaluable indeed!✏📏📐😊😎🇺🇸
This video appear to be made at least 5 years ago. Even so, it is still current in 2018. Over the years I have had need to make an occasional picture frame. Never could get it right. Close but not close enough. Your video was most helpful. Like many of the commenters, I made just about every mistake you covered. By reference I am echoing all those that comments on how helpful the video is. The few detractors have probably forgotten what it is like to be a beginner and the need for slow paced, clear, and easy to follow instructions. Keep up the great work. I have bookmarked this video so I can refer to it again in the future when needing another picture frame.
Colin doesn't waste any time and plans what he's going to present. Some people don't realize that making something like this frame actually takes a few minutes longer than this but Colin smoothly edits out the repetitious parts. He strikes a great balance and gets the job done and shows the viewer how to get the job done with no bull.
Yesterday my mitres were an embarrassment. After watching this video today everything lined up perfectly. Totally understood exactly what I was doing wrong. Given me a lot more confidence.
Thank you Colin 🙏
So were mine.(mitres).even after watching the video. lol..but that was my fault..I did exactly what he said alot of people do..get 3 good sides and the 4th doesnt line up..I bet if you used Trig, you could cut the overall length dimension instead? (and still get your inside dimension..Wouldnt it be easier figuring out your overall dimensions?? Just asking..you would just need to know the width of your frame with what you want on inside? Its been awhile so i forget the math but i know you can do it. awesome video though..Thanks Colin..I would really like to know about if you can do it with the overall dimension. If not then why? I'm curious..no big deal.
Thank you for taking it step by step. It’s so nice to watch someone who teaches to complete beginners rather then to other experts. Loved it!
As an artist, I frequently need to frame my artwork. The prospect of the challenges that I face was discouraging to say the least. I just finished applying your method and was pleasantly surprised how easy it is to implement your instructions. Thanks so much for generously sharing your knowledge and skills.
ive just decided to build my own frames for my work,any tips?
I want to sincerely thank you for taking the time to make this video. no one has explained why the joins can be off and now after watching your video and building a similar jig im making perfect picture frames . I cant thank you enough
Looks like it is time to go out and finally purchase my good-quality chop saw. Have wanted to make picture frames for my gallery prints I make for a long time. Now I have the confidence to do it. Thank you very much for your excellent teaching on this video.
Steven Doornbos Picture framing can be very expensive and picture framing is fun when it all comes together
@Hello Steven how are you doing
Thanks to your video I probably not get frustrated making picture frames. You where a great help. Again thank. All your videos are very educational
I've made a few picture and notice board frames in my time but I've learned a couple of valuable tips with this video - thanks again.
@Hello Alan how are you doing dear
Thank you so much, your way of making 45d angles is fool proof.. Im new to woodworking and I have really learnt something here, you have made a real soul distroying joint which I keep struggling with seem so easy, the Penny has now dropped lol.. Fantasic video, and once again. THANK YOU .... Steve
I love re-visiting these older videos!!!!!! Still a great video Collin!!!
You remind me of shop class back in high school, my wood working teacher was amazing and shared the same safety protocols as you. Love your video's, very comfortable and warm approach to teaching, well done and thank you for taking the tie to make these videos, thumbs UP!
Chris
I am in process of making mirror for my bathroom using crown molding. I am glad I saw this before I started .Thanks so much.
Yes, the stop block is used basically as a measuring device, and yup, depending on the wood, if you press too hard you could feather the end, but in our experience we really didn't encounter any problems with that, but thanks for mentioning it, it could be an issue with some. Great to have you with us and thanks for taking the time.
Colin
I've watched a few videos for frames and this is by far the best, absolutely perfect technique for perfect frames done so easily and exact!
Excellent, clear simple instruction using a chop saw and a few inexpensive tools. Worth watching the entire video. As an artist, I need to be able to make as much of my frames and stretchers as I can to save $$. thank you!
Kudos!!! "Ding" and the light came on when you said "parallel sides = length..".
I'm glad this popped up in my list search....I have to crank out three or four simple frames, may as well refresh/relearn my memory skills and I am happy I did!!
Thanks for showing me how!!
Yeah I know, same with me, I still prefer the table saw but so many people asked about doing it with sliders, we felt we needed to address their questions. I only wish I had one of those frame shop guillotines, that's real frame making. Thanks for taking the time to comment ... great to have with us
Colin
You described exactly the problem I was dealing with. Your solution worked. Thank you so much.
I edit my own videos for my channel and I know how much effort and time is needed, so I appreciate every minute of the video. When you find a channel like this or like thewoodwhisperer one, time is not that important because you know it is a masterclass.
Totally agree! And the plug, well if I’d a Sliding saw, it’s good to always be thinking about unplugging it! A bit lengthy yes, but as a beginner, very necessary. I am just questioning a little bit about the “the pinning it togerher” I assume that is a nail gun Not a staple gun? And if we don’t have that tool, what else would be suggested? Thank you! 🙏🏻
@@juliepiper7058 glue and a belt clamp..I mean as a woodworker there is always something you need or don't have..at first. I'm slowly building my tool arsenal. I ordered the belt clamp thing that supposed to work good with picture frames. I will try the dowel pins also. That is just kinda overkill..It's a picture frame..The precise location of putting the dowel pins in is a whole other step that can be skipped. I suppose if you have to do everything the old fashioned way then more power to you. Maybe if it falls off the wall it will stay in one piece with dowel pins, probably not with glue. .
Excellent video instruction! The only thing I would have added would be the vertical alignment of the blade. Your instructions are clear and to the point. Thanks a bunch!!
@Hello Tom how are you doing
Frick you made that look easy!!!! Thank you! I've been making frames with a hand saw and miter box. The plug in one I just bought will make this so much easier!!!!!! Thank you for the set up walkthrough! ♥️
How refreshing to be able to watch instruction at a gentle pace. Perfect. Thank you.
Thank you Great Wizard. I just spent 2 hours doing what you said not to ( after the fourth corner didn’t line up). Tomorrow I’m going to start over after watching this (and replacing the blade my miter saw came with :). Thanks again.
Thank you very much. I was a picture framer for 30ish years and this is very informative. I still would like to order frames length and unfinished but I did not want to invest in some expensive mitre saw, which appear to be a vanishing breed.
You're welcome Carl!
@Hello Carl how are you doing
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I have quite a few frames to make as I have been painting since 1970. Your video is the best I have watched for setting up a miter saw to cut the frame pieces. I don't have access to a table saw but I do have a miter saw.
Thanks!! I took "frame making" class a cupla years ago. ...learned more with this video.
I know my videos are too long .. but many thanks for the positive response.
I am working at making them shorter :) ...
Great to have you with us
Colin
Man I wish my high school offered classes like this
Colin, I used this set up tonight to make a mock-up box (per my wife)for my son’s graduation in May, it worked perfect. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the tips. Incredibly easy and functional. Now to get these frames done, thanks again.
First off thank you for all your hard work in making these how to videos. I do a lot of woodworking but have always had trouble with frames using a mitre sled for table saw, now using your technique I make many frames and they are perfect.
Excellent Tutorial. Now I know that I need to adjust my Mitre Saw. Thank You.
I first watched your video many years ago. It is my go to refresher course LOL. I think you are an excellent instructor.
Absolutely fantastic. I am a novice and really appreciate your attention to detail. Lots of YouTUbe videos lose me because I don't have an understanding of what they consider basic knowledge.
For everyone that thinks he went too slow - change the playback speed to 1.5 or even 2. I do this for subjects I am comfortable with.
I've recently bought a sliding mitre saw and this video has helped so much in getting a frame to fit accurately thank you very much for taking the time to put this together another excellent tutorial.Paul
Excellent demo just what I needed to know as a beginner, thanks for posting.
This is a great. My wife has tasked me with making frames for her tapestry's. After only limited success in the past making picture frames I now understand what error I was making and how to do it properly. Full marks for safety. Thank you, Mark McLennan
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This was the best video for me, of many that I have watched, to get my miter cuts straight. My miter cuts are always tricky, and even though I have become much better at it, and occasionally get some perfect, it always takes me way too too long. I wanted to know a trick to getting the sides perfectly equal. This is exactly what I needed. and that backer board does the trick for me. Thank you for the video.
I need to dress up the access to our attic & I never realized it’s just a picture frame. Thanks for your informative videos!
Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!
Your video is a how-to aimed at the beginner (me). I appreciate the excellent quality of your instruction. Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
oooh my god!! Where were you during my entire life!!! you are so clear, you teach so good!! thankyou for everything!!
lol ... thanks Emanuelle, appreciate your comments
Colin
Outstanding video!
@Hello Bob how are you doing
Thanks for all your hard work. If not for people like yourself posting videos I probably would have never done a lot of the home renovations I completed
The best part of your video, was you. In second place, the 45° angle... Love from a marquee enthusiast.
Your tutorial is very helpful for this rookie woodworker. Thanks a bunch.
I know the video is almost 9 years old, but it is still awesome for a newbie like me. Thank you. Please, keep up the inspiring work.
Best teacher on the internet at this time, thank you for sharing your great knowledge with others, we appreciate the calm and detailed way of your videos. The other videos are very fast and you cannot retain what they are trying to teach.
YOU ARE STILL THE BEST OF THE BEST. LONG LIFE TO THE KING!!!!!!!
I do not have a shop. I do most of my work outside when the weather is good. Your tips are awesome. I don't have a sliding mitre saw. I especially like the tip of the sliding stop block. I am going to try this on a regular mitre saw.
Hey Mich, thanks for taking the time to comment and for giving more detail. I read all of these and appreciate it when people can give some details of what they like.
Great to have you with us
Colin
Perfect, thanks for this video. This is the best method I have seen so far. Simple and inexpensive. I don't have a sliding miter, but don't think this matters too much. Going to stop by homedepot to get a straight piece of oak.
@Hello Eddie how are you doing
Thank you so much! I am an artist and have been frustrated making so many mistakes when framing. Now they are correct with your help!
I found this video extremely helpful. I do some stained glass panels and the end result are glass panels where the size may differ. Framing using mitered corners and measurement have been my Achilles heel. This has cleared the problem up for me. Thank you.
@Hello Jim how are you doing
You are an excellent teacher. Thank you. I have a cheap saw and now I understand why my joints were always out. Dodgy angle settings on my cheap saw.
Mr Knecht, I really wish you were my neighbor because I would love to just hang around and learn from you, You teach on a very understandable level and you can tell that you also have a passion for woodworking. My brother also had a passion but sadly he passed on. It was not until after that happened that I developed a passion also especially when I retired. I am nowhere near the level that he was or of course not even close to what you - what I consider a master- are. But I would love to be that guy that is probably always in your way, but believe me, I would appreciate it. Best of Luck to you and yours. Thanks for explaining things to people like myself.
I need to make frames and have access to a mitre saw. I like your slow, methodical explanation.
thanks, many great tips and easy to follow
@Hello Darren how are you doing
Hi Steve, thanks for the note. You could use either a table saw or a router with a dado bit to cut our that rabbet on the frame. My experience with both is that sometimes, depending on the wood and the grain, the router choice tends to fray the wood, the table saw is my first choice.
Great to have you with us and thanks again for the question.
Colin
Some very helpful advice clearly put. I'll definitely be using the plastic set square and backer board from now on, many thanks
Thank you, you explained what I was doing wrong and then clearly showed me how to do it right. Excellent work.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Matt
Very good! I just purchased a miter saw and need to get it setup! Thank you for sharing!
@Hello John how are you doing
So incredibly helpful, Colin, and not just for picture frames. Thank you.
Excellent, I’m setting up for a 45” X 37” picture frame that will have glass as well. Thank You for the simple way to set up and get accurate corners.
Lol! This is exactly how I messed up my frame. The compound error resulted in a huge gap on the last corner. He is correct, the recut made matters worse. Thanks for helping me figure out what I did wrong here.
this was SUPER helpful. Thank you. I would avoid making 45 joints because I'd mess them up. Very excited to try this.
Thanks for the info on the Mitre Saw setup. That will make a big difference on my framing joints. Always enjoy your teachings 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Wow, great idea. In making picture frames with a power miter saw, I've been able to figure out how to make good 45 degree cuts, but not how to get the sides exactly of even length. Now I see how to do it!
So absolutely helpful. Just learning to use a miter saw and make angle cuts. Though practice makes perfect, this is video will save me a lot of aggravation and time. Thanks.
Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!
Haven't read all of the comments, but when cutting the 4" stop block I cut a 45* angle on the piece as I frequently have found when working with soft wood such as pine, pressing the finished cut against a squared off stop block can flatten the point slightly and end up slightly shorter than desired and perhaps not the same length as the opposing side. Using the 45* edge of the stop block eliminates this potential variable. As usual, another great instructional video! Thanks for all you do!
I subscribed today 3-9-20 after watching you for about six years and today I learned that you are a craftsman. I had kind of dismissed you as a high school shop / math teacher because of your presentation but that was a misconception on my part. Thank you sir
Very educational solved a lot of problems I was having getting perfect mitres.Thanks!!
Thank you so much for this video. The tips you shared made a HUGE difference for me! My old chop saw is not properly calibrated so checking with a proper square, using the wood fence and that little block made all the difference! Thank you!
Thanks Colin, very instructive, and deeply appreciated your detailed explanation while taking each of us step by step through all the process and the use of a sliding compound miter saw. Warm greetings from Puerto Rico.
@Hello How are you doing dear
Colin thank you for posting this it was a great help to me make frames for my wifes crafts
I would love to see how to put splines to work. I would also like to see how to put glass in the frame, Thanks for the fine explanation on what goes wrong trying to correct a poorly cut frame. Great job.
@Hello How are you doing dear
Thanks so much for this brilliant video. You just saved me so much money. my frames are always way out and I was blaming my cheap equipment. I now know how I can manually fix the settings that are way out.
Thanks for posting this video. I just got myself a sliding chop saw. This will help me a lot with the setup. I will also use the fence trick too.
Very well done. Lots of details which, as a new woodworker, is much needed.
Thanks!
Colin, I've responded a few months ago but wanted to give you an update on my progress.
Of all the videos I watched, this one (not the updated version) was the one that gave me the guide I followed. I'm now getting pretty good at this for basic frames, because you were there to get me started.
I have made a couple of updates to your setup I wanted to share. I've come very close to buying products ranging from maybe $150 to $300 to get exact measurements for framing cuts. Then I saw a product on a Walmart add that gave me it final answer.
I got a fabric tape used in sewing at attached it to the top of the backer board. I've cut the stopper block (as you describe in your video) flat so that the top part is even with the stop part.
To be sure the backer board is always in the same position on the back rail, I've drilled 2 holds thru the rail and backer board and secured it with recessed bolts and wing nuts. Easy on/off.
The tape is adjusted such that if you place a frame side against it at 16 5/8 inches, when you slide the frame side in as you describe in your video you get the exact desired length. So, a $4 tape and 2 bucks for a couple of bolts and I have a solution as good (or better) that much more expensive products . . . all built on your solution. I can provide pictures if you're interested.
So again, thank you for sharing your experience and helping me become a pretty good DIY frame maker.
@Hello Peter how are you doing
Thank you, now I know how a picture frame is made with a sliding mitre saw and I like Slow. Keep up the good work.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
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@Hello Lamar how are you doing
Great job,
I was trying to make a floating frame for my own artwork. Thanks for the help. I was having difficulty repeating perfect angles. Now to set up! So excited!
I appreciate so much the way you teach, this has helped me tremendously.
Nice, May I say to the critics, slow is good for the young folks that are interested we all started at day one in our career and develop our own knowledge from pioneers .
Thank You!
Very simple explanation on how to cut mitre joints for a picture frame! Would like to of seen how you go about making the rabbets as well! Should you first complete the rabbets and then the mitre cuts or other way round! Great video Colin!
Dear Mr Colin...
I hope this message finds you well
Just to say that I have learned a lot from your videos specially this video.
Your method was simple and accurate.
Thanks a lot 💐
I have been trying to fix my corners by re-cutting and you made everything easier to follow, I found that my carpenters square was not true 45 . Thanks for the help. Ed
Awesome video thanks so much for this, I'm a photographer and just bought myself a sliding mitre saw to start making picture frames for the photos I sell, I don't expect it to be an easy exercise but after watching this video, and many of your other videos, Im prepared for the learning curve, keep up the awesome videos..
+Michael Sutton I glad the videos helped you Michael. Thanks for watching!
Very well done. Thank you
@Hello Cornelius how are you doing
Actually this SIMPLE frame is exactly what my daughter has me make for her painting canvas's. I make them regularly for a friend who wraps the canvas prints he produces for people all the time. Great stuff Colin. This works if you have a biscuit device as well not all frames have to have a rabbet groove. BTW bro, please get some squeeze clamps..please. Lowes carries some nice ones. ;-)
You are the best teacher I love your videos thank you for sharing all of your knowledge God bless you and your family!!!!😍😇
I like the c- clamps with the wooden twist knob....Im going to make one right now.....