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by:
Gary Walchuk
photos by: Bert Klassen
illustrations by: Len Churchill |
PHOTO FRAME |
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$3 a pop, you can put one of these self-supporting photo frames
on your gift list |
These easy-to-build stocky self-supporting frames convert your
shop scraps into attractive home decorations in a matter of
a few hours.
 The
listed part sizes are simply suggestions-you can make yours
thinner or thicker as you see fit. All you need is enough face
and side stock for the perimeter of each frame you intend to
build. Mill your wood strips to a consistent size, then rout
a 1/4"-wide x 3/8"-deep rabbet along one edge of the face stock
to take the glass that'll protect your photos. While you're
at it, rout a decorative edge and groove, also along the inside
edge of the face stock. The side stock remains square.
Glue the side and face stock together, outside edges flush,
then trim the assembly to the mitred lengths you'll need when
the glue has dried. You can make your frame square, rectangular,
or just about any other shape. Dry-fit the frame parts, then
glue and clamp for final assembly.
You have numerous finishing options for this project. Aniline
stains or leathercraft dyes are great for adding colour and
vibrancy to your frames. Milk paint gives a rustic look and,
of course, there is a rainbow of stains on the market. If you're
giving these as gifts, consider sending them unfinished and
including a can of stain and a bag of milk paint.
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Will Need |
| Face
stock |
3/4"
x 1 1/2" x length required |
| Side
stock |
3/4"
x 1" x length required |
Here is the building plan for these photo frames. Click on the
thumbnail to see a high resolution image. A downloadable PDF
file for this project will be available soon.
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