How to Make a Float Frame without a Table Saw

[@gracemilkart]

i want to say thank you for this clear and simple video! i'm a painter and i started making float frames as a result of watching this. it's a game changer. i hope your family is still enjoying art and painting today!

[@stephaniewatson9759]

MANNNN ... My dad and I are making a shadow box. We could not figure out the 45 degree angles. Many videos later, this literally saved our lives! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

[@lisawilliams7827]

Thank you so much for this video and the others! I am an artist and making my own frames is going to save me money as well as create a finished product to present at shows! You're videos are straightforward (no unnecessary chatter which is great) and easy to follow! I appreciate that you are an artist yourself! My father was a finish carpenter and always taught me that I can do these things! I have my new miter saw and nail gun and I am super excited with my results so far! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@Caroline_622]

You have a few videos on this but without a table saw this is the one!! Really makes a canvas look museum quality 🙌

[@lruane30]

This is the best instruction for beginners. Simple, easy without drawing everything out by over instructing. Thank you love it!!

[@hsepulveda1]

OMG, this is exactly what I was looking for! I already made a frame, I just needed to figure out how to make a picture sit in it. A float frame is perfect! THANK YOU!!!!

[@bobbie318]

This video came out at the perfect time, I bought a painted picture yesterday and my wife asked me to make a float frame for it. Now I know how to make it. Thanks Jon!

[@BSRWeddingFilms]

This is the perfect video I was looking for 🙏🏼 clearly explained and demonstrated

[@hildedebreucker536]

wow this was just wat i am looking for, just for my wooden art pannels ,, thank you hilde from belgium

[@jamesmarcoviche3369]

Of all the videos I looked at this was the one that taught me how to build a frame. Thank you sir.

[@Delta4N6]

Thanks for the video Jon! I replaced the hideous 5” gold-painted dental crown moulding on a large oil painting using your method. To save time and effort (I’m lazy), I joined the backing strips to the moulding at a right angle, nailed and glued, and then mitered them to the final size. This is the first place I look when I need ideas… Thanks again!

[@luisestevesirvent2990]

Right, the more times you do something the better you do!, It's not a joke, Jon, it's a confirmation. An ingenious idea, this one of double molding, is the door to a multitude of frame configurations using the internal molding on the front of the frame. Thank you for sharing your work, that provides a lot of enjoyment to us. The Internet is a beautiful tool!. ¡Cierto, cuantas más veces haces algo mejor lo haces!, no es una broma Juan, es una confirmación. Una idea ingeniosa, ésta de la doble moldura, es la puerta de multitud de configuraciones de marcos utilizando la moldura interna en el frente del marco. Gracias por compartir tu trabajo, qué tanto disfrute nos proporciona. ¡Internet es una hermosa herramienta!.

[@mollyturgess3153]

Good instructions for a beginner, thanks! I just watched another super complicated float frame video (for skilled woodworkers) and thought...no way.

[@nyetloki]

"We're not going to use a table saw" Okay I'm listening "We're going to use a chop saw" Bro wtf i thought we were on the same page

[@tvoovm7254]

Misleading as always. Another one betrays us.

[@emersonrosa4359]

seriously I live in an apartment downtown in a major city, we need something for the guys that don't have dedicated workshops or garages

[@markschoenberger7825]

Miter saw (hand tool) with miter box should work ...

[@noelv1976]

I mean technically, he's not using a table saw.

[@jatontherun]

Being a novice artist I need to make the floating frames and this video is a tremendous help! Thanks Jon!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Happy to hear it, Thanks!

[@jatontherun]

@@JonPetersArtHome you’re very welcome! Happy New Year

[@AArrakis]

If you’re a novice check your fingers. Never put themin front of the nailer. NEVER…

[@paulareeveslmt]

This was very informative and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@kthompson4661]

Best video I’ve found to make floating frame. Thanks so much.

[@laurielyon7740]

Great clip, certainly for those of us who don’t have a table saw. I don’t have a mitre saw, but that is something I can accommodate in my somewhat overstuffed garage…….. By the way……at 76, I’m ok with 13/16” rather than metric. Some folks aren’t, apparently………..something about ‘old dogs and new tricks’…………..

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks 👍

[@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork]

You are a God-send. This is exactly the type of frame I am looking for. You answered all my questions Sir. Now all of my beauties will come with a frame attached to their behind.

[@lunaazul3000]

great video, I always new there had to be a very simple way to do this and your video demonstrated that very well, thank you!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Glad I could help!

[@the-dark-matter]

This is the most helpful video I've seen today. Thank you!!

[@angellas.1314]

Great instructions. Now I know how to make this for a friend of mine. It will be my first but I will try it.

[@jparker1901]

Simple and straight to the point

[@FinishCarpentryTV]

I love when my daughters color and paint for me . Good work again Jon!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Richard, yeah kids always make the best art.

[@straightshooter9784]

Thanks for your clear, simple to follow instructions. Just what I was looking for.

[@RockyJvlogs]

This is awesome!!!! I can not thank you enough for this video!!! I made an art piece for my son and have decided to frame it myself however I’m not quite comfortable with my table saw just yet so this is a huge help, thank you 🙏🏼!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Glad I could help!

[@guinda4947]

I appreciate you so much! Thank you for taking the time to put this video together.

[@stevenrogerfineart5866]

Good video. Might I recommend using a square or something to check to make sure your frame is square before you let the glue set. If you arent using a frame joiner, and are doing it by hand, its VERY easy for it to get out of square and make it difficult to fit to the painting :D

[@atcassidy1]

Why not glue outer frame and strainer together in full lengths and then miter through both for corners. Keep up the excellent work Jon.

[@joedez454]

Wow. Amazing. Like the artwork too.

[@whalesongservices]

Thanks so much, fantastic guidance for a beginner, worked perfectly!

[@jacquelinee7699]

Thank you so much! The way you explain how is easy to understand. I can't wait to try it.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

I’m glad to hear it! Thanks

[@ralphtamez5492]

Thank you, for your great process & explanation. I took what I learn & I have now successfully build a pic frame(8X8), GodBless

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Ralph

[@milld9345]

This was the best tutorial. So easy to understand. Thanks!

[@paulfoote7869]

Nice job building the frame and your instructions are very clear. I'll be adding the sacrificial fence to my mitre saw. Lastly, there is no need to mitre the inside frame. You can do that with butt joints and biscuits, pocket screws or just the glue. You can also use pocket screws to attach the inside frame to the outside frame so you don't have to tack it together from the outside. Nail holes are almost always visible, even after you fill them.

[@amitlifelogs]

Thank you so much for sharing the video. I did my first floater frame today..!!

[@johnkesling]

Thanks for all of these videos. I'm always sending people your way when they ask me how I make my frames. Really appreciate what you're doing. Thanks!

[@brightnuertey1451]

Thank u for up date Jon peter

[@MissSmetana]

Thank you very much for this sharing and this tutorial so well filmed and explained. Everything is clear and precise, really a huge thank you.

[@Roman_Goss_Art]

Amazing frame ❤️❤️✨✨👍

[@brendanlaird5831]

This is very helpful. Came here after messing up my bevel cuts and getting frustrated haha

[@mykolashatkovskyi8817]

Best, while simplest diy frame, so far. Great video. Thank you. And yes, just as you've confessed, you are great in making floating frames! 😂

[@willie9397]

got right to the project no babbling for ten minutes about your life story, nice project well done

[@BruceAUlrich]

I see your daughter is taking after you in artistic talent. Nice simple method for a float frame. Thanks for the instruction!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Bruce

[@sharifahmad8638]

very very nice and perfect. Great job done. Sharif from pakistan.

[@HanSuckass]

I’m curious to know what your thoughts would be on translating this method to a painting made on stretched canvas instead of a panel, and how it might effect the long-term stability of the painting?

[@tinxnewton986]

Really clear instructions - thank you

[@FrancesCorderodeBolanos]

Very helpful! thank you for sharing

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Glad to hear it, thanks for the comment!

[@refrigeration304]

Thank you Jon for your instructions. May the Lord Bless you and your family.

[@MorenoArtStudio]

Thank you for sharing. Great useful video

[@enginkemal7398]

Useful tutorial, thank you

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cvsisthedevil1898]

This video is super helpful! Thank you for creating this!

[@sokalsophia4687]

Great video! It really simplifies how to do this. Thank you!

[@jamiemajerick91]

Cool, simple frame. I believe I can find many uses for these. Thanks for the video Jon.

[@ajmalu6]

Thanks very nice method to teach

[@ishmarawanagoda]

Nice painting. Thank you!

[@nickj.7876]

Awesome video man. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you! 🙂

[@cheslynbrandt3300]

Wow this is very Impressive!

[@udellcustomshop6758]

Great video! Saves me from buying a table saw for now. Really like the paintings!

[@mikemcdonaldart]

Love this. There are so many videos/tutorials on making these frames that are just way over-engineered. I like this simple approach, it still results in a really nice frame but without the excessively-complex process that so many others use.

[@deloresknight5522]

How much does it cost to have a floating frame made. I bought a very nice oil painting from Italy last summer (28 x 33). It still in the tubing. I could still smell the paint. help!

[@lamoe11]

Very well presented. I like the way you explained it. Thank you.

[@ernestomunoz4922]

Excellent 100% helpful... Jon keep up the good work!

[@LisaJWood]

Thank you for this. Excellent tutorial!

[@michaelbedell6523]

Great presentation

[@stevenoliveri2023]

AWESOME. Thank you again.

[@douglasgreen437]

Great tutorial....👏

[@paulinocosta2849]

Excellent explanation John, the secret of a beautiful painting is undoubtedly a good finish, thanks for the class, haha!

[@eburgos021]

That's what I'm talking about ! Thank's Mr.G

[@peterbaldry9972]

Brilliant - just what I was looking for. Thank you Jon :)

[@andrewfphoto]

That's a great video, Jon - the most succinct and also the easiest to follow in terms of both instruction and supplies required.

[@Woodden]

Great info. I live in Longview Wa. I would like to see more of your work if we are close.

[@BronkBuilt]

I've only built a few of these and am learning a lot from you. I normally glue the strainer to the frame board before makeing my miters. I'm basically dealing with an "L" shaped board at that point. My thought process was then I only need to make a single set of miter cuts rather than having to make perfect fitting miters to fit the strainer in the frame. I thought I was saving myself work and making it easier but now I wonder if I'm setting myself up for problems later or actually making more work. Hope I explained my process well enough. Thoughts?

[@JBelcourt84]

this is the way. hes setting himself up for more work. also , using brad nails is for armatures. learn to spline and you wont have to use wood filler to hide the holes.

[@djsash77oldmanradic]

how do i get the nail out of my hand after i fire a nail in there by accident?

[@brentberry6967]

Thank You!

[@wendydarjean1939]

Thank you Jon.... I have had a terrible time with miter frames. Measuring 1" from the inside corner then adding 1" to the length has been my problem. Your daughter's painting is charming, the larger pictures were interesting. It will be interesting to see them installed.

[@DavidBoston-rx2yi]

Awesome video

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks!

[@vflytrap7158]

How are you centering the painting into the frame? Do you use spacers or just eyeballing it?

[@brodie659]

I wish I had that precision. Can't tell you how many times I've blown a brad nail out the other side because it wasn't lined up as well as I thought. Great video!

[@Ednschmdnnn]

GOD BLESS YOU THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED!!! THANK YOUUU!!!!

[@marykirmo]

Beautiful. So glad you used common sizes. I’ve watched some other vids and have been looking for that sized moulding pieces with zero luck. I am certain I can find the size you used.

[@lebronjordan802]

Great video John 😊!

[@stiglitd]

great video - I'm looking for a simple way to make shadow boxes, that would have glass in them, hoping to adjust this to do that.

[@diannaboykin7628]

Beautiful Job Jon, I still

[@RoboRemmie]

Great video. Thanks!

[@PaulC1980]

John, you have a lovely way about your work /love and it is lovely to see a real artist at work.

[@rebeccaharnish3255]

Not sure if you'll see this question on an old video, but I'm curious where you attach hanging hardware on the large frame? On the inside edges of the strainer? Also super appreciate these videos, as someone with some tools but not a table saw! Exactly what I was looking for as an artist who can't afford professional framing.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks, I like to attach to the stretcher , but you can attach to the back of the frame too

[@mr_hppd348]

Can I use a hand saw for this instead? Do you have a video tutorial with you making a frame with a glass cover? I would love to see you make a digital picture frame!!

[@rudiruesay]

Hello Jon, a nice frame and a really nice video with good tricks. Thanks a lot for showing! Have a nice time. Best regards! Rudi from Bremen, Germany

[@davehorn1422]

Awesome video.... frames have always kicked my butt... lol

[@spaceartt-shirt520]

Good technique. I like the simplicity.

[@edamamebiru3960]

Excellent, this is what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Great! I’m happy to hear it

[@TheMakingLife]

Good video, Jon, as always. Appreciate your common sense approach to your projects.

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

Thanks, Jon! Very simple way to make frames. If you're an artist, the simpler the better. I'm a woodworker, too, but would rather spend my time painting instead of making frames.

[@AutisticCuriosity]

This looks great BUT How do you deal with the nail marks on the small frame you worked on? You mention that they are there when talking about the large frame

[@panagiotistheodorou4959]

Easy and positive. Thank you

[@victorhugomanriquevazquez4974]

Excellent job and easy to do it, thanks for sharing your experience with us!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Good stuff Jon! 👍👊

[@galland3496]

Hmm, might have a go at floating frames for my artwork. Loved to see the RAF symbol. Many thanks .

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks!

[@neveelliott5500]

thank you looks great can’t wait to try

[@AnthonyRBrass]

Thanks friend!