Simple Picture Frame Profiles

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Simple picture frame profiles.

In each picture frame moulding sample set you ll be able to compare picture frames and instead of just visualizing what it will look like actually see it. When it comes to creating picture frames on a router table the options become nearly overwhelming after all a picture frame is simply a molding mitered to surround art of some sort. In our shop at infinity tools we ve put together a few great sets of router bits that are perfectly suited for making a wide range of frame designs. Picture frames don t require a lot so your scrap pile can often yield a treasure of possibility.

There are manufactured ones available or you can build your own. I hope this helps you to create your own simple picture frame mouldings in your home. Feb 4 2017 build picture frames with plans from over a hundred styles. Mitre box and saw.

Plow the inlay groove next to the rounded edge. Masking tape will also work simply lay a strip around each corner to hold it together until the glue sets. The most versatile router bit for this frame we ll use a simple cove to create our inside profile. Time spent right now examining the wood pays off big time later.

Best of all it s a quick and simple project to complete with the right tools and set up. Making picture frames is all about the details. To make your design decisions easy here are five of my favorite picture frame profiles that can all be made with the infinity tools master frame making router bit package item 00 516. Round all four edges on an extra wide blank of inlay stock.

Choosing stock first you ll want to choose your stock. Order picture frame samples from frame destination. Framing a piece of art be it an original oil painting by an established artist a favorite photo or even a masterpiece from the hand of a grandchild. As you experiment more with other router bits you can come up with all kinds of cool edge profiles.

Cut the inside edge profile. Make the blank at least 1 1 2 in. Choose from metal frame corners to straight sets of wood frames to choose the best frame for your art. Making a custom frame to match may be the best gift of the season.

Rout the roundover on the outside edge of the frame stock. There are several ways to clamp your frames perhaps the easiest way is to use a picture frame clamp. Casing moulding 1 4 x 1 1 4 in size similar to this one or this casing moulding primed white. Inlays add interest and depth 1.