Frame Jigs

11X14 Frame

Knowing about what size frames you want to focus on will save you some time and effort.

Example: If you want to make small frames, a big jig will not work well for you.
I started making corner jigs, that would not actually fit together for the size I wanted to make. So I cut them down.





I picked up painting lately. I need to get some paintings on the walls, they are starting to pile up. Frames should also give added protection to them even when they are stored.
I have a few ideas on how to store the paintings until they reach their home. I plan on posting that when I get there.



Ive made frames before, but it is always hard to clamp them together while you fasten them. We have a few of those picture frame corner vise things, but I really don't them.
This jig really gives you something to camp to.




Just take some scrap wood and nail them to some kind of base. You can screw or use regular nails, I have a nail gun. I had some scrap 3/4 plywood to work with. I made sure the boards I used were cut square. Double check, and it will save you frustration down the road.



First I made sure I knew where I wanted the boards to go. I wanted to make sure nothing was in the way of the corner, so I could get my nail gun in there to attach the frame pieces.



Attached one board, then used the framing square to line up and attach the second. Make sure they are square, that is the purpose of this.

I also used wood glue.

Fig 1

You have options with this simple jig. You can clamp to the jig as in  figure 1.

Fig 2

You can use the triangles and clamp diagonally to the corner of the board. Fig 2 shows without the clamp

Make your One! Make Four!

First Frame using this jig

Jig - I need to drill a big hole so the are easy to hang.