Using your router cut a rabbet of approximately x inches along one of the sides.
How to make picture frames using a router. Paint linseed oil or stain. Install the inch straight bit. The most important part is getting the height of the bit exactly right. Put the straight bit back into the router.
A total of four router bits were used to make the two picture frames above. How to make a simple picture frame using a woodworking router duration. Setting up the machine. Steve ramsey woodworking for mere mortals 1 214 191 views.
How to make diy picture frames using a miter box. With your table saw set at 1 1 2 inches from the fence to the blade. You could also do the work using a or larger straight bit. The frame is made on a router table using a rabbet bit.
Making picture frames with a router is very simple using this technique. Step 1 set up your miter box. When the glue has cured remove the squeeze out and do a final sanding. How to make a picture frame using a wood router.
And they are well suited to a small shop environment. Here are the simple steps for making your own picture frames. Even if you ve got power tools you ll want to add a miter box to your diy toolkit. Apply your finish and the project is complete.