How to Make Picture Frames: 12 Simple to Stylish Projects from the Experts at American Woodworker (Fox Chapel Publishing) Matting, Mounting, Router Moldings, Table Saw Frames without Jigs, and More

Picture yourself crafting beautiful frames!

12 projects from simple to stylish, including oval frames, one-day frames, and a Craftsman frameTips and techniques for matting, mounting, mass production, making clean-cut moldings, router-made frames, and moreStep-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, exploded views, and project requirement listsCutting angles, sourcing wood, using the right router bit, and many other workshop tips and techniques

If you have something to frame or are looking for a special gift idea, try making your own handmade picture frames!

When you walk into a house, one of the first things to catch the eye is the artwork and photographs displayed. These memories and mementos tell the story of the home and people who inhabit it. The frames that hold these treasures are a universal piece of home décor. With the help of How to Make Picture Frames, no matter which project you select, you’ll be creating something special to house your treasured memory for years to come!

This 120-page book is a collection of some of the best framing projects published by American Woodworker magazine, the premier publication for woodworking. From simple frames to more complex and highly decorated ones, the experts at American Woodworker provide all the step-by-step instructions you need, along with the workshop tips, matting and mounting instructions, and plans for jigs that guarantee success. Some of the frames can even be made from scrap stock in a day using nothing but basic power tools!

Make a variety of well-designed, stylish picture frames—everything from a rustic picture frame to a Craftsman-style frame—using this handy manual. With essential techniques, plans for jigs that help make frames by the dozens, and a section devoted to solutions for common mistakes, this is an ideal resource for woodworkers looking for new projects or art owners wanting to frame their prized possessions themselves!

Frames are the dwellings for your most cherished memories, be they family photos from summer vacation or the first piece of artwork from your child. Add an extra special touch to your beloved mementos and cherished photographs by making your own picture frames, with How to Make Picture Frames!

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We inspire and inform readers who enjoy woodworking, needlework, pyrography, home and garden, cooking, crafting, and more!

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Our authors include Brian Baumgartner, Lora Irish, Bob Flexner, and many others who are celebrated in their fields!

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing; Illustrated edition (October 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1565234596
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1565234598
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.56 x 0.34 x 9.1 inches