How to Make Picture Frames (Best of AW): 12 Simple to Stylish Projects from the Experts at American Woodworker (American Woodworker)

by Editors of American Woodworker

Overview

A collection of some of the best framing projects published by American Woodworker magazine with expert step-by-step instructions, workshop tips and matting and mounting instructions. Add a special touch to cherished photos or artwork with hand-made picture frames. The experts at American Woodworker give step-by-step instructions using a variety of woods and styles.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565234598
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2010
Series:	Best of American Woodworker Magazine
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Since 1985, American Woodworker magazine is the premier magazine for woodworking, having featured every top woodworker in the country. Both technical and accessible, the magazine has a circulation of 275,000, with more than 150 issues in their backlist. Randy Johnson is the Editor.

Table of Contents

Contents Featured Projects 6 Picture Frame techniques 8 Weekend Picture Frames 10 Create Extraordinary Frames with Ordinary Router Bits Matting and Mounting 18 Improving Aesthetics and Protecting Your Art Photo Frames by the Dozen 22 Two Jigs Let You Crank Them Out Flawlessly! Tips for Better Picture Frames 32 Frame Like a Pro with Simple Tools Router Moldings 40 Tips on Safely Making Clean-Cut Moldings for your Home and Projects Three Router-Made Picture Frames 46 Three Custom Profiles with Infinite Possibilities Tablesaw Picture Frame 52 Safely Make Shaper-Quality Molding on Your Tablesaw Without Fancy Jigs Picture Frame Projects 58 Rustic Picture Frame 60 Found Wood Brings Outstanding Results Oval Picture Frames 62 Don't Let Their Shape Intimidate You- Jigs Make Classic Frames Easy Photo Album 72 Creating Beautiful, Individualized Display Pieces Three One-Day Picture Frames 74 Distinctive creations Without Mitered Corners Craftsman Frame 84 Pegged Half-lap Joints Are the Cabinetmaker's Way to Build a Beautiful Frame Fab Frames 92 No Miters and No Fuss! Multiples and Cool Variations are Easy Lindsey Dill's Fabulous Frames 100 An Ingenious Young Woodworker Discovers the Fun of Jig-Making Sycamore Hallway Mirror 104 Weekend Project Uses Beautiful Wood, Invisible hinges, and Simple Joinery Oak Hallway Mirror 112 Step-By-Step instructions for creating an Heirloom Index 118

Editorial Reviews

With a dozen featured projects and ideas for dozens more, this book is sure to get you in the right "frame" of mind for housing your family's most treasured memories and artwork. Step-by-step instructions, and vivid, full-color photographs bring the woodwork to life and ensure the success of your projects. Also includes complete tutorials on matting and mounting.

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