Comments on: 80- Nicole’s Picture Frame

By: Steven Reckner

Steven Reckner — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:30:24 +0000

I am only a few years into woodworking and really wanted to make some nice picture frames for some pictures i had been holding onto for over 10 years, this video was awesome i just never realized that a lot of awesome wood could be an amazing veneer instead of a solid piece! I know for most this was obvious but to a newbie this was a religious experience thanks mark for an awesome video!

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:29:09 +0000

Hey Dan. There really isn’t much more to the process than what you saw in the video. Mark a line across the joint, set the height do that you’re centered along the thickness of the workpieces, set it in place, and plunge. I am indeed lining up the Domino by eye with the workpiece clamped securely. In this way, the Domino is a lot like a biscuit joiner. The setup really doesn’t need to be any fancier than that.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:16:45 +0000

I would be REALLY interested in a Wood Whisperer tutorial on the Domino. In lieu of that, could you describe in a bit more detail how you did the marking out for these Dominos, how you kept the Domino accurate when holding it freehand etc? I can see you have the wood clamped but otherwise you’re just using your eyes and hands?

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:53:13 +0000

No movement at all. While its always a good idea to balance by veneering both sides, just to be safe, I think its a bit of an overblown concern in some situations.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:56:37 +0000

Hi Marc,

Great looking picture frame. I woulds like to make something similar for some pictures we recently purchased. Since you divided the boards the finished product is only laminated on one face. Have you had any issues with the rails and stiles cupping or warping?

Thanks,
Dave

By: Bryan V

Bryan V — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:07:54 +0000

That is a very nice looking frame, I saw you had this video when i was looking into making a picture frame. It really helps, thanks you!

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:41:05 +0000

Hey Jesse. I am not that well-versed in framing, so I just kinda use what looks like it will work. Here are a few options I found:

http://www.rockler.com/product.....me%20clips
http://www.rockler.com/product.....lter=frame
http://www.rockler.com/product.....lter=frame
http://www.rockler.com/product.....lter=clips

By: Jesse

Jesse — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:15:09 +0000

Hey Marc. Love your videos. Its my go-to website for new ideas for small projects to do around the house =)
One quick question though. I noticed you used the “clips from Rockler” to hold the backer board in place, could you be more specific?
Or would could you recommend another way to hold in the backer board? I tried glazing points, but the frames I have made are really HARDwoods (Ipe and Cumaroo) and well those points bend under the pressure like Superman against a rebar, if you know what I mean. Any ideas? Thanks alot in advance.
Keep them videos coming.=)

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:11:40 +0000

Hey Steven. I think I went 1/4″ on mine. But it really depends on what you are putting in the frame. You need to account for the artwork, glass, any matting, and the backer board. So its a good idea to make it fit perfectly for each particular piece you make. I am not 100% if there is a standard and what that would be. Best way to find out? Bring a ruler to the craft store. :)

By: Steven

Steven — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:14:30 +0000

Marc,

I think I missed it, but what was the height set at for the Dado blade? Is there a standard for frames considering the glass that is used for the frame?

Still learning this whole woodworking trade. Love the videos.