As someone who used to work for a high end custom framing business-use a stop block on the miter saw and cut each leg separately. Don’t stack pieces and try to cut them both at the same time. If you do, you risk screwing up two pieces instead of one. Also, cut your long pieces first-if you mess up, you can chop it down to be a short leg and save materials.
Hi Evan, I hope you're willing to help me. I plan on making a simple window frame. It will hold a pane of glass but it's strictly decorative. What type of wood do you suggest I use? Also, I've only got a miter box and saw to use.
Another question. If I use glazier points to hold the window into the frame what should I use for extra security? Because I don't have a router in order to make a Channel for the window to sit in two.
*Ron Swanson voice* Our teenager asked me one day before the wife's birthday if we could "just go out and buy" a 36 x 12 inch frame. I watched this video instead and made the thing myself from scrap pine. I am semi-competent amateur woodworker but I had never made a frame before. It worked. This man and his video have my approval.
Ron Swanson says "Very well done. You are ready for the final level: Locate and cut down a suitable tree. Mill boards. Cure them for the correct time. Finish to perfection by hand using a hand plane. Once this is done, you may proceed."
I learned a lot watching your video. My wife's dad was a locally famous artist and collector of fine art. He was the professor at University of Florida for 20 years and Sante Fe JUCO for another 20 before he passed away. My wife inherited part of his 1.3 million $ art collection so we sell fine art and have dozens of paintings that need to be framed. I'm hoping to learn how to frame some so we don't have to pay someone else to do it all the time. I like the fact you showed your mistakes and went back and corrected them. For that reason and the fact I learned so much as a beginner I subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much. ( Rusty)
So glad to see you pay tribute to TOH with a picture of norm. After paying 350$ to frame a picture, I’m happy to have watched this video. I have all these tools and now the confidence to use them. Thanks!
That was literally the best instructional video with the meatiest content in the shortest time that I have ever watched. Thank you for being concise, precise and normal! Going to get my husband on this project for my irregular-sized artwork.
I am a total novice at woodwork but enjoy what I do get to do (mostly cutting wood for small building projects). Christmas is coming, and I want to uniformly frame all of my husband's Navy certificates, awards, and pictures so they'll look sharp on his office wall, but frames are Pricey!!! So, I thought I'd see how hard it would be to make a frame and I found your video. The video is so well done - it's clear and easy to follow, and your easy manner instills confidence, whether I should be confident or not! LOL Well, I'm going to give this a try!! I will need to buy a router, but that's something I've wanted to do anyway. I'm nervous about trying this but also excited. And I think he will love having frames that I made for him, as well
All respect to Norm! But I think I've got more hands-on knowledge from this great channel. There's room for everyone, what a great medium for learning UA-cam really is.
Great video! Thanks for showing the three different methods. Not everyone can afford a table saw or router table so it was nice seeing you do it various ways!
THANK YOU! I watched other videos where woodworkers assumed we all had 25,000 worth of tools. Impressive but NOT helpful. I really appreciate your guidance for doing this on a limited budget. 🙂👍 That said, I'm jealous of your router table. So many things I could do with that...
Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU! I have watched dozens of DIY picture frame videos trying to figure out how to create that rabbet so is properly sized to accept the picture and backing. Most either never mentioned it, or treated it as no big deal. Well I wasted a lot of good wood and therefor a lot of $$ chasing after that rabbet. You FINALLY took the time to explain its importance and how to get it right -- and it's easy! You've earned my eternal gratitude and a new subscriber :-)
when I view video's, I prefer to "binge" on them. Having the next video cued up is just the greatest idea yet. It also goes without saying that I also enjoy a lack of a time wasting minutes long intro on each video - I know what I'm watching and why so I think it's great you get right down to it. I appreciate the smarts you offer. I'm not in this league but I think it's great to learn about the techniques you show. Thanks muchly - and yes, I'm subscribed
I bought a piece of art from a very obscure and not online guy and then realised I have no frame so figured as its been years since my last ever bit of woodwork I'd have a go again. The details covered are very informative thank you! I want to see if theres any invisible joins I can make or something interesting if you have any further ideas shoot them at me bro Lovely stuff, cheers
Best glue up for end grain is to thin coat the end and allow to dry 5/10 minutes. Then apply finish glue and assemble. I did this for plain T joint 3/4" square oak. On the test , the oak bent before the glue failed. Great video.
I love the surprise tribute to Norm at the end! 🙂 I remember when I used to get a new power tool, my wife used to ask, "Now, is that JLN?" (Just Like Norm)
Nice! I’ve been on a tear making frames in the last few weeks for some artist (oil paintings and water colors). One of them is famous, the other, is her apprentice.
FINALLY someone who uses the same push sticks that I use. I get so wide eyed in horror when I see people using the hard plastic push sticks when there's tight cuts here. The DIY wooden push sticks at 5:45 made me so happy
I have been being asked to make frames for 3 years by somebody. He says today... I want YOU to make them I will pay you top dollar.. I am going to put aside the time and make some frames. Good video with no SHTICK. I know the peters video already. but, decided to scope around for others. I am gonna do something like the third one. I may dabble with my domino on those corners to see how it goes with small parts. Subbed!
Upside down cut got me! And I’m too short on this walnut Ive had for over a year to finish frame #4. (Wife wanted two 16x20 and two 20x24). Ahhhhhh! On a side note. I combined your two router bit profiles with a 6 degree bevel on the table saw on the opposite side of the face. I had a hell of a problem with tearout on the straight bit after already using the cove bit. I’m sure grain direction was a factor but I had already cut the cove pattern so I had already committed to that side of the boards.
"whether you have access to a few tools or more advanced.." Do you have a video on how to frame with only a few basic tools? i.e. miter box and a basic saw?
I make my own frames. Here's what I have learned. #1. The auxiliary fence is great, BUT, no 90 deg fence part, just the floor. Your miter fence is metal and already way more precise than any dimensional lumber you can get your hands on. #2. Biscuit Joiner. You heard many a story about this fabled piece of equipment, mostly bad stories. For framing, however, this thing is awesome. When you run biscuits on the miter, the corners snap into place, don't drift in any way, and no need for any other jigs to hold them in place. No tape, no clamps, no nothing. Works like lego, saves gray hair. #3. This one is from a pro framer, paint your material BEFORE you miter it. This prevents pooling of paint/wash in the corners. You are welcome internet.
Great information and lots of useful tips. The only problem I have with this video is that it it progresses too quickly. It's a pain to search back and forth looking for a segment that only lasted a couple seconds.
Thank you for captioning your video. For reasons I don't need to go into here, I can't use sound on my computer. The captioning lets me "listen", even with no sound. Thank you.
Good stuff. I making my project harder and longer to complete. I wanted to have flat wood sheet at angles. But just not gonna be possible. Just a long one on the front and left and right sides behind it attached to another thicker wood behind. Plus I am not rich yet to have a shop (basement)😄& the wonderful toys huh 🧐 Tools you have. Thank you. When I want to use the technique.
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As someone who used to work for a high end custom framing business-use a stop block on the miter saw and cut each leg separately. Don’t stack pieces and try to cut them both at the same time. If you do, you risk screwing up two pieces instead of one. Also, cut your long pieces first-if you mess up, you can chop it down to be a short leg and save materials.
walt walt get good at making crappy ones
Great advise
Great tips, thank you
Hi Evan, I hope you're willing to help me. I plan on making a simple window frame. It will hold a pane of glass but it's strictly decorative. What type of wood do you suggest I use? Also, I've only got a miter box and saw to use.
Another question. If I use glazier points to hold the window into the frame what should I use for extra security? Because I don't have a router in order to make a Channel for the window to sit in two.
*Ron Swanson voice* Our teenager asked me one day before the wife's birthday if we could "just go out and buy" a 36 x 12 inch frame. I watched this video instead and made the thing myself from scrap pine. I am semi-competent amateur woodworker but I had never made a frame before. It worked. This man and his video have my approval.
Ron Swanson says "Very well done. You are ready for the final level: Locate and cut down a suitable tree. Mill boards. Cure them for the correct time. Finish to perfection by hand using a hand plane. Once this is done, you may proceed."
I learned a lot watching your video. My wife's dad was a locally famous artist and collector of fine art. He was the professor at University of Florida for 20 years and Sante Fe JUCO for another 20 before he passed away. My wife inherited part of his 1.3 million $ art collection so we sell fine art and have dozens of paintings that need to be framed. I'm hoping to learn how to frame some so we don't have to pay someone else to do it all the time. I like the fact you showed your mistakes and went back and corrected them. For that reason and the fact I learned so much as a beginner I subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much. ( Rusty)
So glad to see you pay tribute to TOH with a picture of norm. After paying 350$ to frame a picture, I’m happy to have watched this video. I have all these tools and now the confidence to use them. Thanks!
My man, thank you THANK YOU. This is the best process I've learned to get perfectly-sized art frames. That trick with the miter fence: *chef's kiss*
very clear instruction without any delay of getting to the point of the process thank you for that
That was literally the best instructional video with the meatiest content in the shortest time that I have ever watched. Thank you for being concise, precise and normal! Going to get my husband on this project for my irregular-sized artwork.
I am a total novice at woodwork but enjoy what I do get to do (mostly cutting wood for small building projects). Christmas is coming, and I want to uniformly frame all of my husband's Navy certificates, awards, and pictures so they'll look sharp on his office wall, but frames are Pricey!!! So, I thought I'd see how hard it would be to make a frame and I found your video. The video is so well done - it's clear and easy to follow, and your easy manner instills confidence, whether I should be confident or not! LOL Well, I'm going to give this a try!! I will need to buy a router, but that's something I've wanted to do anyway. I'm nervous about trying this but also excited. And I think he will love having frames that I made for him, as well
I absolutely love how forward you are are about your mistakes. Your humility and skill go a long way in helping out the woodworking community :)
Any 'ode to Norm' gets a thumbs up as a great facilitator and teacher of woodwork craftsmanship.
I love Norm Abrams. He's been a hero of mine since the 80s. A true master carpenter.
All respect to Norm! But I think I've got more hands-on knowledge from this great channel. There's room for everyone, what a great medium for learning UA-cam really is.
Great video! Thanks for showing the three different methods. Not everyone can afford a table saw or router table so it was nice seeing you do it various ways!
THANK YOU! I watched other videos where woodworkers assumed we all had 25,000 worth of tools. Impressive but NOT helpful. I really appreciate your guidance for doing this on a limited budget. 🙂👍
That said, I'm jealous of your router table. So many things I could do with that...
Thanks!
Appreciate the Super Thanks!
Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU! I have watched dozens of DIY picture frame videos trying to figure out how to create that rabbet so is properly sized to accept the picture and backing. Most either never mentioned it, or treated it as no big deal. Well I wasted a lot of good wood and therefor a lot of $$ chasing after that rabbet. You FINALLY took the time to explain its importance and how to get it right -- and it's easy! You've earned my eternal gratitude and a new subscriber :-)
Great way to get Norm in one of your videos! I think he would be proud of your work.
when I view video's, I prefer to "binge" on them. Having the next video cued up is just the greatest idea yet. It also goes without saying that I also enjoy a lack of a time wasting minutes long intro on each video - I know what I'm watching and why so I think it's great you get right down to it. I appreciate the smarts you offer. I'm not in this league but I think it's great to learn about the techniques you show. Thanks muchly - and yes, I'm subscribed
thanks for the sub and the feedback, Mark!
The trick with the tape in the corners was neat, never seen before. Thanks for that
That tape in the corner thing just blew my mind! That's why I was looking for a video..I'm not too corner -savvy ❤ thanks for sharing!
I like the fact that you show your mistakes you are human like the rest of us.
I bought a piece of art from a very obscure and not online guy and then realised I have no frame so figured as its been years since my last ever bit of woodwork I'd have a go again.
The details covered are very informative thank you! I want to see if theres any invisible joins I can make or something interesting if you have any further ideas shoot them at me bro
Lovely stuff, cheers
Excellant Video. You went from simple to a little more complex and for a senior + guy like me it really helped. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Best glue up for end grain is to thin coat the end and allow to dry 5/10 minutes. Then apply finish glue and assemble. I did this for plain T joint 3/4" square oak. On the test , the oak bent before the glue failed.
Great video.
What a fantastic presentation of building different frames with different equipment.
Do you have non-pro version?
Oooh love the lazy susan for spraying
Okay, that table router is 👍‼ Want want want!! It added such beautiful character to the third frame.
I really enjoy seeing the mistakes and learning/teaching moments!
Thanks!
Appreciate you showing the unplugging of the router during bit change
Incredibly well explained and demonstrated, thank you.
I’ve made that rabbit mistake too…thanks for making me feel better 😃.
Thank alot for showing me how to make picture frames. Great trick and ideas I learned.
I’m a beginner and am so happy I found you. You have so many tools I would love to have once I learn them. Lol 😆
I love the surprise tribute to Norm at the end! 🙂
I remember when I used to get a new power tool, my wife used to ask, "Now, is that JLN?" (Just Like Norm)
Wow ..I learned like ten new things from this video. Thank you!!!
Best frame build video I have seen yet for the beginner to intermediate woodworker like me. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Third one is very nice... Beautiful make !
That is a dope router table, super jelly
Nice! I’ve been on a tear making frames in the last few weeks for some artist (oil paintings and water colors). One of them is famous, the other, is her apprentice.
NORM!!! Great video Brad, and the fact that it ended in a framed photo of Norm just made it that much better!
Norm makes everything better!
FINALLY someone who uses the same push sticks that I use. I get so wide eyed in horror when I see people using the hard plastic push sticks when there's tight cuts here. The DIY wooden push sticks at 5:45 made me so happy
Nice touch at the end with Norm.
I have been being asked to make frames for 3 years by somebody. He says today... I want YOU to make them I will pay you top dollar.. I am going to put aside the time and make some frames.
Good video with no SHTICK.
I know the peters video already.
but, decided to scope around for others.
I am gonna do something like the third one. I may dabble with my domino on those corners to see how it goes with small parts.
Subbed!
Cocoa powder, instant coffee & water gives wood a beautiful look.
Norm is the King! Cool video 👍
Thanks for the fence jig in this application. It seemed simple but aids in accuracy. Your a good help for us amateurs.
Excellent video and process. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing this! I can’t wait to make my own frames.
Awesome video, just kind of wish you showed what you did you keep the pictures from falling out of the frame.
Wow I didn’t see that Norm Abram segment coming 😱👍😎♥️. Very cool!
Hahaha, pretty cool, huh!?
Upside down cut got me! And I’m too short on this walnut Ive had for over a year to finish frame #4. (Wife wanted two 16x20 and two 20x24). Ahhhhhh!
On a side note. I combined your two router bit profiles with a 6 degree bevel on the table saw on the opposite side of the face. I had a hell of a problem with tearout on the straight bit after already using the cove bit. I’m sure grain direction was a factor but I had already cut the cove pattern so I had already committed to that side of the boards.
that one will sneak up on you! Glad you had a good fix
I am thrilled by every jig I see on your videos. How many different jigs do you have floating around your workshop?
Best video I've found so far 🙌
Nice frames and excellent directions/explanations. Thanks
Thank you for working safely. It keeps my anxiety watching this at a minimum!
Nice vedio, Good Explanation and Good Quality with safety work...from India.
congratulations on your impeccable work
Loved you video, very professional and good explanation. Thank you for sharing
Came here since my first job ever is gonna be a framework designer and I'm stoked!
Excelente video, me gusto y me ayudo a mejorar mas en la carpintería aparte de lo que ya sabia, tengo 15 años y vivo en México, saludos!!
In need of the 3 type measurements you mentioned for the pictures frame thanks , Negron Bronx , NY -Monday April 19/2021.
- Thanx 4 sharing. Very good info as usual.
Gracias por su instrucción, me gusta, saludos desde Nicaragua.
Great video!...to me the Jacobean color has green tones to it.....I like the true browns best.
Ya last one was the best great learn as u go video, thanks
Lo que buscaba, millon de gracias y felicitaciones¡
Excelente, muy buen trabajo! saludos desde Argentina.
You gived me a good information . Thanks
At 7:55, could you also use a router and a flush-cut bit to trim off the ends of the splines?
"whether you have access to a few tools or more advanced.."
Do you have a video on how to frame with only a few basic tools? i.e. miter box and a basic saw?
I make my own frames. Here's what I have learned. #1. The auxiliary fence is great, BUT, no 90 deg fence part, just the floor. Your miter fence is metal and already way more precise than any dimensional lumber you can get your hands on. #2. Biscuit Joiner. You heard many a story about this fabled piece of equipment, mostly bad stories. For framing, however, this thing is awesome. When you run biscuits on the miter, the corners snap into place, don't drift in any way, and no need for any other jigs to hold them in place. No tape, no clamps, no nothing. Works like lego, saves gray hair. #3. This one is from a pro framer, paint your material BEFORE you miter it. This prevents pooling of paint/wash in the corners. You are welcome internet.
Thanks! Im just starting out, and I found this very useful and easy to do. Now to put it to work.
Thank you so much for this great video!. It served my purpose🥰
One of the best and most easy to follow woodworking videos I've seen, but hate that the measurements are in imperial!
Great Video!!
I needed to watch this as I'm starting a photo n art framing business. Thanks alot
Can you also please upload a double framing tutorial video
good video will give it a try since I have lots of small pieces of wood
Just what I needed 👏🏼
Really love that mitre jig. Well done, sir!
What kind of tape did you use when gluing the first frame? Love the range of difficulties shown.
Awesome thanks for the tutorial 👍
Great information and lots of useful tips. The only problem I have with this video is that it it progresses too quickly. It's a pain to search back and forth looking for a segment that only lasted a couple seconds.
Flat corner braces work perfect for reinforcing large frames.
Thank you for captioning your video. For reasons I don't need to go into here, I can't use sound on my computer. The captioning lets me "listen", even with no sound. Thank you.
GREAT video Brad. I like that you show the finished project at the beginning of the video so we know what to expect throughout the process.
Always good to know where you're going before you begin :)
After watching your video, I'm more interested in all the toys you have right there than actually making the picture frame😂😅
that dust is great for mixing with epoxy to make strong joints
This was a great video. I am building my first mirror frame and this gave me great ideas
Awesome, Awesome, AWESOME!! Thank you so much for showing three different ways to build a frame! Excellent tutorial.
I'm WAY behind, I know. This video was absolutely AWESOME!! Some great tips that work for picture frames and other projects too.
Here's a huge collection of woodworking plans: *WoodPlan. info*
Jeesh, even with all that amazing equipment it's still a lot of work. I just need some cheap basic frames but in uncommon sizes.
I don’t know why I got so excited over the autographed picture of Norm Abrahams!
Thank you!
Going to make a custom frame for a puzzle... this was super helpful.
Well done! 😊
Hello, I really appreciate your work
Oh the dreaded dust. We'll be so glad when they come out with that disintegration router that doesn't make dust.... Commenting for a friend. :)
awesome builds! I got some really great ideas from this, thank you!
Good stuff. I making my project harder and longer to complete. I wanted to have flat wood sheet at angles. But just not gonna be possible. Just a long one on the front and left and right sides behind it attached to another thicker wood behind. Plus I am not rich yet to have a shop (basement)😄& the wonderful toys huh 🧐 Tools you have. Thank you. When I want to use the technique.
Nice, thanks for sharing.