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 Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/01/2010
Series:	Best of American Woodworker Magazine
Pages:	120
Sales rank:	413,451
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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