How to make photo frames

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7 жыл бұрын

I made these three frames from reclaimed hardwood and gave each one a different feature: timber inlay, splined mitres and face dowels
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@jamielavin1808 Жыл бұрын

I spent 50 years, so far as a picture framer. Your mitre sled is the only one I’ve seen exactly like my Dad’s ( which we used for about 10 years )in our shop and I’ve never been able to close the gap in the front of ALL THE FRAMES I’ve cut since then. It depends on who’s cutting and on high priced the saw is. Yours works the best! You seemed to be cutting face down. We’ve always had great results on face up; less splintering in the gold & silver leaf. I’ve been looking for just one person with a sled like I literally grew up on ( since I was cutting at 15 years old ). Gosh, this is refreshing! Jamie Lavin Gardner, Kansas USA

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Hey Jamie, thanks for the great comment. So glad i could reignite those childhood memories

@miketaylor9223 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent work, love the routered biscuit cuts, the instant feather board and the quick spline jig, but my faves have to be 2 of the absolutely most epic eyebrows ever! Those beauts deserve their own channel!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, glad you liked it.

@KH4438 5 жыл бұрын

This is the most useful KZfaq video I ever watched. Thank-you for sharing !!!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the compliment Kelly.

@Cuderth 3 жыл бұрын

Just happened to stop by and I thank you for the simple way to calculate the measurements required to make a frame. I found the video to be informative and easy to follow along. Thank you from me over here in the UK.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Chas, glad it was helpful

@barryroberts6470 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Work on those Frames and some great ideas to jazz them up a bit. Well Done. Barry (ENG)

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Barry.

@jonathananderson6646 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, insightful and informative. Appreciate all of the film editing you put into your video so that things were explained and given detail as to what was happening and why.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Jonathan, glad you liked it.

@christosphillips3568 5 жыл бұрын

You Are the Man bro simple clear and straight to the point, many thanks for sharing

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

@twotone3070 7 жыл бұрын

A lovely gift for your boys, something for them to treasure for a long time.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much and I hope they do.

@michaelgledhill4064 3 жыл бұрын

I am just learning to make frames and panels now. This was a fantastic video showing different ideas. I really like how easy you make it look. Thank you

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael. Glad it was helpful and good luck with your woodworking

@axiotheagrizou5629 5 жыл бұрын

You are realy an artist who is uplifting the aesthetics of manual work. Thank you again. Your friend from Greece

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Axiothea.

@ripkenfan7186 6 жыл бұрын

...and another fine video with an outstanding product(s) at the end.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@peterwolf1481 4 жыл бұрын

Oh mate, practically salivating over the wood. I've made quite a few myself while living in Sydney, and sure as hell miss the Oz hardwood. Great vid!!!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter. Yep, you can't beat old reclaimed aussie hardwood

@Grant_S_M 7 жыл бұрын

Great look to those frames. Nice method and great jig!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you like them. cheers.

@nickyork8901 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. I liked your mitre sled, very practical and accurate design. The inlays look really nice, simple and very effective, stylish. Nice job!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@foley2k 7 жыл бұрын

Nice work. The inlay one looks really nice. Wont be buying any more frames, will be making my own after watching this video.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

That's the way mate, much better making your own. Thanks.

@danielbole6837 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and great info. Thanks from Florida!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

No problem Daniel, glad you enjoyed it!

@The_man_himself_67 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks from the UK! Great build. New subscriber!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome Richard.

@davidjackson9988 3 жыл бұрын

Great Videos ! I do a lot of reclaimed lumber frames for old paintings and advertising mirrors Thanks for the tips .

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

No problem David, glad it was helpful.

@sidmatheny8500 7 жыл бұрын

Top notch frames! Thanks for sharing.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

No worries, thank you Sid.

@brentnicol6391 6 жыл бұрын

Great job as always. Damn fine looking frames.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Brent.

@bobrocks31 4 жыл бұрын

Just found this video. Loved it. So clear and precise. Now I just need to go buy a table saw, jointer, band saw and thicknesser. 😀

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Chris. Thats a nice wish list mate.

@thedr.feelgood 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job ..... enjoyed watching.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Doctor.

@owohgeorge2474 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely craftsmanship.Many thanks for sharing.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

@wolfpack2007 4 жыл бұрын

awesome frames... glad I found your page.. keep up the great work..I also date all my projects....hello from Gresham Oregon

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much and welcome to the channel.

@the_project_house Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see someone who knows what they're doing also gets their band clamp flying off as they tighten it ... gets right on my wick that.

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

yeah mate, its happens to all of us. some choose not to show that kind of stuff. Cheers

@tonycorleone3739 4 жыл бұрын

Great job, excellent explanation. Mate you got a new subscriber from UK.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Tony and welcome.

@leonardnoel888 4 жыл бұрын

Good job and good ideas. Thanks mate.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍. Thanks Leonard

@andypitz1 6 жыл бұрын

This was one of the most artistic and get technically informative videos I've seen on frames. Absolutely loved watching it. Great work. New subscriber here.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the feedback Andy and for the sub. Cheers mate.

@johnsisk2858 Жыл бұрын

Good job on this one, I definitely learned something in my struggle to learn how to make picture frames.

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you John, I’m very glad it was helpful

@garenne0169 7 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a video like that to know how make a picture frame. Thanks a lot

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad to be able to help and inspire.

@stevebarrios5904 6 жыл бұрын

Simplistic, yet artistic! Great job. New subscriber.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Steve, and welcome mate.

@moosaomran 6 жыл бұрын

Great job, easy to follow institution and amazing result. liked it :)

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Moosa.

@joemassena8051 6 жыл бұрын

This helped me a lot in measuring and cutting to length. liked the video and subscribed.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

No worries Joe and thanks for the sub.

@Bill_CBR 6 жыл бұрын

Really nice. The inlay looked especially good.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, that was my favourite.

@jbb5470 7 жыл бұрын

Just came across your channel. Great video and beautiful picture frames. They all turned out great and I learned a little something new from watching you. Thanks for sharing!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment. Apologies for the late reply but I'm trying to clear my "Comments I haven't responded to" list.

@DaveXBTube 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent video. Fantastic for a beginner like me. I need to do a frame for a large mirror. I was thinking of the spline technique for the joints.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

No worries Dave, good luck with it mate.

@rajadhikari2302 6 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done...Learned a lot..

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raj, glad to hear it.

@KRColson 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Mate! Looks really nice! Cheers!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Kevin.

@davetarrant6888 5 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done I appreciate you sharing your techniques. Funny thing I came here for picture frame making techniques but that white board idea is a great one 👍🏻 I know my wife has a couple nice size frames sitting around that will work out well for this. Like others have commented I was cringing a couple times while you were using the table saw 😬. Not preaching just showing concern for fellow woodworkers. Stay safe and happy woodworking to you.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Dave. Good to hear you picked up an extra tip from the video.

@AndrewVanRensburg 4 жыл бұрын

SO good!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Andrew

@csabafacsar5562 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful as always! I wish I could reclaim such nice looking wood from somewhere ! :)

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very Csaba.

@thumperman8490 3 жыл бұрын

Love the two fingered featherboard...good stuff. Nice designs well done. 'Bonza' as you say in Australia.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, glad you liked them

@andrewford80 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah same here, what a great idea!

@markvreeken 7 жыл бұрын

Nice one and clever tip for the whiteboard :)

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark.

@Allbbrz 6 жыл бұрын

They came out pretty nice indeed !

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

@metals2546 6 жыл бұрын

Very well done. I damn love it.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@rona1144 3 жыл бұрын

Watching one of your other videos you mentioned making due with what you have. Here I have seen your feather board and biscuit cutter 🙂

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron. Those 'featherboard' sticks work really well and everyone will have a set🙂

@volkanakbas2880 6 жыл бұрын

great explanation, great work. bravo

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Volkan.

@tony1961chl 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias por enseñar sus secretos y técnicas de trabajo, es una gran persona.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Mi placer. Gracias por tu maravilloso comentario (google translate)

@betinakroner6962 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Betina.

@gregkieser1157 7 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg.

@sumandl 6 жыл бұрын

The frames looks pretty good. Good Job. Subscribed

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, twice. Much appreciated.

@blifamansmith3320 7 жыл бұрын

Another nice video. Loved the end result. Great thinking with the quick-made spline jig, it worked just fine. Thank you for sharing.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much mate.

@robotsnthat 6 жыл бұрын

How have you only got only 11K subscribers!!!! Excellent work by the way, up there with the best mate. Best of luck with your channel and keep up the good work.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much mate. I'm not one to blow my own whistle but when I read all the great feedback I get and see some other channels with lots more subscribers, I can only scratch my head and wonder why.

@stevemckewen1046 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice frames. I have never tried biscuits but I will now.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

They can make life easy for a woodworker, Steve. Enjoy.

@horvathjanos2236 7 жыл бұрын

PROFESSIONAL WORK

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Horvath.

@manoochehrm5897 7 жыл бұрын

beautiful job!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@petelodge8197 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete, glad you enjoyed it

@pa1ntjepeenstra109 Жыл бұрын

very nice inlay , so happy to be born on the metric side of the world

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks very much

@xtraMTpockets 7 жыл бұрын

Once again very nicely done, they look really good and fantastic xmas pressies mate. I think a future project for me as well. You inspire me mate :-)

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Les. Something different this year from t-shirts or movie tickets.

@geoffroberts4342 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, nice work

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Geoff.

@paulwaite6777 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍🏼

@harrygirgin2911 7 жыл бұрын

good stuff mate enjoy your videos.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support and your time Harry.

@jasonb4350 6 жыл бұрын

Nice frames brother and I liked your version of a feather board lol

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Jason.

@marcboggia9 7 жыл бұрын

If you are not an expert the narration helps….If you are an expert no need to watch …you can make your own….I really enjoy it and learn as I am no expert!!!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Marc, thanks very much. Happy that you get something out of watching. Cheers mate.

@mikebennett6591 7 жыл бұрын

Great work, just simple inlay techniques that make a dramatic difference. I've seen other comment and I have to agree, it bothers me when you don't use a push stick. Nice touch with the pictures for your Son's, that's Dad's time in the shed but family in mind.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mike. I recently made a cool push stick for the splash back build that i quite like using. Thanks for the concern.

@MrRadtech22 4 жыл бұрын

Well done

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris

@axiotheagrizou5629 5 жыл бұрын

Good Morning from Greece. Keep Walking . . .

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

G'day from Sydney Australia

@transporter226 7 жыл бұрын

wow nice, awesome job i am a photographer and want to get started in making my own frames....

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Its good to be able to frame your own prints Matt, its a great finishing touch.

@ryandury 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one. They look really sharp. If you add an old ruler to each inside edge of your mitre jig you won't need to do any math, since it will be measuring the inside diameter of the material (for your photo) and cutting 45°s to the outside edge. Just make sure to substract how many millimeters you've made your rabbit from that dimension.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Ryan. Cheers mate.

@stuffsethmakes 5 жыл бұрын

Love the frames. It’s funny, I just found your account a couple days ago but I made a frame almost exactly like this a couple years ago too...also for a Christmas gift, haha! I’ll tag you over at Instagram so you can see 👍🏻

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Thats cool Seth, thanks mate

@rubenscorrearuiz8253 7 жыл бұрын

excelente video te felicito desde México mi amigo

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rubens and g'day from Australia.

@allanmanley6340 3 жыл бұрын

Great job - BUT - your sawing skills give me the chills... I actually paused the film to count your fingers.....

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

No need Allan, still got ten. Thanks mate

@MightyHawx 6 жыл бұрын

Great job. Can you go into some detail about the glass/ backing board stage? You kinda just wizzed through it. Where do you get the glass? Cheers

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I get my glass from a regular glass supplier. I have a few in my local area. Its 2mm thick. The matt board I buy from a picture framing business also near me. The matt board is probably the more difficult to get because you have yo find a framing shop or business that will cut it and sell it on its own. if you do a lot of picture framing you can buy your own matt board and a specialty matt board cutting tool/kit.

@hugotapia6287 Жыл бұрын

Muy entretenido y facil.....

@DownUnderWoodWorks Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bulikdj 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@Neil-Aspinall 5 жыл бұрын

Brother your bench saw health and safety technics leave a lot to be desired, amazing still have all your digits!

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment. Apologies for the late reply but I'm trying to clear my "Comments I haven't responded to" list.

@Neil-Aspinall 3 жыл бұрын

@@DownUnderWoodWorks OK so this is an automated reply

@lynardburt5992 7 жыл бұрын

I like the way you cut the biscuit with the router, so the little blade is from or what is it, and its attached to???

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Lynard, its a biscuit cutter router bit. Should be readily available from your favourite supplier

@matthew6316 5 жыл бұрын

dumb question, where do you measure from for the inside dimensions and what should they be?

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry Mathew, do you mean the inside measurement of the frame or the rebate for the glass?

@dingo3718 6 жыл бұрын

Pure class I envy you what was the router bits you used, thanks

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words George. The router bits I used were a 4mm 'Slot cutter' bit for the biscuits and a 5mm 'round over' bit for the edges. If you Google them you will see where to buy them in your area. Cheers mate.

@kimronragguettedavidraggue374 4 жыл бұрын

The rubber thing that you used to clamp the frame what is the name of it.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 4 жыл бұрын

I think its called a band clamp or strap clamp

@DavesCave 7 жыл бұрын

like the one with the pin striping

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, thats my favourite too.

@northjerseykevin409 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I’ve never used a sled on a table saw. I always use a chop-saw. What advantages does the sled offer?

@rondavis6017 3 жыл бұрын

A much cleaner cut and if cut and used at the same time both of those pieces that slide up from side to side on the sled can be glued together and get a beautiful 45° glue up

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment Kevin. Apologies for the late reply but I'm trying to clear my "Comments I haven't responded to" list.

@robertwillard6758 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video and interesting techniques. How is it you still have all your fingers?

@DownUnderWoodWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert. Its down to skill and respect for the tools

@chriswands9527 11 ай бұрын

love the picture frames😊 What type of wood is it?

@DownUnderWoodWorks 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Im not too sure but it may be tassie oak. Either way its a reclaimed old Aussie hardwood

@blackadder1966 7 жыл бұрын

has that thicknesser got dust extraction?

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

It didn't in this video but it does now. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNKafbygnsqdZJs.html

@hizo64HH 7 жыл бұрын

Is that green router bit at around 9:50 a biscuit slot bit? Love your videos, makes me miss Australia.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Yep, it sure is. I've used one for quite a while now. Cheers.

@carmenarroyo4060 3 жыл бұрын

Hi whats that router bit you used for the biscuits slot's

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Its called a slot cutter bit

@carmenarroyo4060 3 жыл бұрын

@@DownUnderWoodWorks thank you

@WasimBarri 7 жыл бұрын

What spray gun did you use?

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Hi John, its a Wagner Electric sprayer. www.wagneraustralia.com.au/catalogue/diy/sprayers/fine-sprayers/w550-finesprayer#/overview

@carmenarroyo4060 3 жыл бұрын

So where you get that 577 from

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

That was the width of the glass i was using

@34TR3m 7 жыл бұрын

What is the machine at 12:50 called?

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

That was my homemade router table. I recently built a new router table. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edpki7Cey8rVfXk.html

@Mksystems 3 жыл бұрын

What is the type of tree?

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure of the species, its a reclaimed Australian hardwood

@dennisdownes9319 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, Great Video! I love how the frames turned out. My question. I saw you use biscuits for the miters. You then added splines. Were the splines just for looks, or did you add them for additional support to the frame? DD

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Dennis, thanks very much. The splines in this case were for looks only. I usually use biscuits for alignment purposes but they do give extra strength just as splines would. Cheers mate.

@firemanek1 7 жыл бұрын

I do not understand the use of these small pins on the connecting strips, what ???

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, I did mention in the video that the pins are just for looks. They serve no purpose other than as a feature.

@theokatman 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@DownUnderWoodWorks 6 жыл бұрын

No worries Theo, cheers mate.

@terrycraig2292 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mate, Would be most grateful if you could increase the volume on your videos. I've everything full on yet still find the volume too low. Excellent content. regards from Rockingham. WA. Terry

@DownUnderWoodWorks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Terry. Audio is something I've been struggling with, I'm not a videographer or audio expert at all. I think my latest videos have been better (I hope). Cheers mate.

@BrianThorstad 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely result, but you scare me to death with how close your fingers get to the blade. I’m wondering how long you keep all 10.

@DownUnderWoodWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Forever Brian. Thanks mate

@birkholz100 5 жыл бұрын

Ganz tolles Video. Super 👍👍👍Ideen und Anregungen. Warum bist du kein deutscher 😂😂 mein Englisch ist so schlecht .🙈

@DownUnderWoodWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joachim. The language is no problem mate, we have Google Translate. 😂 Vielen Dank, Joachim. Die Sprache ist kein Problem, wir haben Google Translate