How to make photo frames

[@jamielavin1808]

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]

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

[@the_project_house]

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]

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

[@Cuderth]

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]

You are so welcome Chas, glad it was helpful

[@peterwolf1481]

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]

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

[@johnsisk2858]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@KH4438]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much for the compliment Kelly.

[@twotone3070]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much and I hope they do.

[@michaelgledhill4064]

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]

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

[@foley2k]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@axiotheagrizou5629]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you so much Axiothea.

[@thumperman8490]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much, glad you liked them

[@andrewford80]

Yeah same here, what a great idea!

[@miketaylor9223]

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]

Thanks Mike, glad you liked it.

[@aarontate1861]

I love the inlay 😊

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, glad you loved it 👍🏼

[@davetarrant6888]

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]

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

[@danielbole6837]

Great video and great info. Thanks from Florida!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem Daniel, glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcboggia9]

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]

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

[@rona1144]

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]

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

[@leonardnoel888]

Good job and good ideas. Thanks mate.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem 👍. Thanks Leonard

[@davidjackson9988]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No problem David, glad it was helpful.

[@bobrocks31]

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]

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

[@ripkenfan7186]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you.

[@pa1ntjepeenstra109]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha, thanks very much

[@thedr.feelgood]

Beautiful job ..... enjoyed watching.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Doctor.

[@wolfpack2007]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much and welcome to the channel.

[@nickyork8901]

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]

Thank you very much.

[@barryroberts6470]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Barry.

[@ryandury]

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]

Thanks for the tip Ryan. Cheers mate.

[@Bill_CBR]

Really nice. The inlay looked especially good.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Bill, that was my favourite.

[@christosphillips3568]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@jonathananderson6646]

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]

Thanks very much Jonathan, glad you liked it.

[@DaveXBTube]

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]

No worries Dave, good luck with it mate.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks OK so this is an automated reply

[@markvreeken]

Nice one and clever tip for the whiteboard :)

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Mark.

[@tony1961chl]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@tonycorleone3739]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Tony and welcome.

[@stevemckewen1046]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@joemassena8051]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No worries Joe and thanks for the sub.

[@Grant_S_M]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks, glad you like them. cheers.

[@The_man_himself_67]

Thanks from the UK! Great build. New subscriber!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you and welcome Richard.

[@KRColson]

Nicely done Mate! Looks really nice! Cheers!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Kevin.

[@moosaomran]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Moosa.

[@Allbbrz]

They came out pretty nice indeed !

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much.

[@owohgeorge2474]

Lovely craftsmanship.Many thanks for sharing.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@robertwillard6758]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@blifamansmith3320]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much mate.

[@chriswands9527]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@allanmanley6340]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No need Allan, still got ten. Thanks mate

[@stevebarrios5904]

Simplistic, yet artistic! Great job. New subscriber.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Steve, and welcome mate.

[@sidmatheny8500]

Top notch frames! Thanks for sharing.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No worries, thank you Sid.

[@AndrewVanRensburg]

SO good!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Andrew

[@jbb5470]

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]

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.

[@andypitz1]

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]

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

[@brentnicol6391]

Great job as always. Damn fine looking frames.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Brent.

[@rajadhikari2302]

Beautifully done...Learned a lot..

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Raj, glad to hear it.

[@mikebennett6591]

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]

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.

[@garenne0169]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@Ngry_W]

Beautiful

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much 👍🏼

[@kimronragguettedavidraggue374]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

I think its called a band clamp or strap clamp

[@petelodge8197]

Great video!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Pete, glad you enjoyed it

[@robotsnthat]

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]

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.

[@carmenarroyo4060]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Its called a slot cutter bit

[@carmenarroyo4060]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks thank you

[@gregkieser1157]

Nicely done!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Greg.

[@volkanakbas2880]

great explanation, great work. bravo

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Volkan.

[@csabafacsar5562]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very Csaba.

[@metals2546]

Very well done. I damn love it.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you.

[@MightyHawx]

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]

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.

[@manoochehrm5897]

beautiful job!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you.

[@dingo3718]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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.

[@sumandl]

The frames looks pretty good. Good Job. Subscribed

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you, twice. Much appreciated.

[@axiotheagrizou5629]

Good Morning from Greece. Keep Walking . . .

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

G'day from Sydney Australia

[@MrRadtech22]

Well done

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Chris

[@geoffroberts4342]

Great video, nice work

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Geoff.

[@betinakroner6962]

Beautiful!!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Betina.

[@transporter226]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@matthew6316]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@carmenarroyo4060]

So where you get that 577 from

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

That was the width of the glass i was using

[@hizo64HH]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@jasonb4350]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Jason.

[@horvathjanos2236]

PROFESSIONAL WORK

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Horvath.

[@34TR3m]

What is the machine at 12:50 called?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

That was my homemade router table. I recently built a new router table. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaWXiYCjm8mkg6c

[@Mksystems]

What is the type of tree?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@xtraMTpockets]

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]

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

[@northjerseykevin409]

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]

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]

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.

[@blackadder1966]

has that thicknesser got dust extraction?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

It didn't in this video but it does now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ3Ne4ylbslsask

[@harrygirgin2911]

good stuff mate enjoy your videos.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks for the support and your time Harry.

[@bulikdj]

Nice job.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much.

[@lynardburt5992]

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]

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

[@firemanek1]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@WasimBarri]

What spray gun did you use?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@DavesCave]

like the one with the pin striping

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Dave, thats my favourite too.

[@hugotapia6287]

Muy entretenido y facil.....

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you

[@dennisdownes9319]

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]

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.

[@BrianThorstad]

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]

Forever Brian. Thanks mate

[@rubenscorrearuiz8253]

excelente video te felicito desde México mi amigo

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Rubens and g'day from Australia.

[@stuffsethmakes]

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]

Thats cool Seth, thanks mate

[@kevinbaird7277]

Is crocodile Dundee your neighbour?.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha, why do you say that? is it the accent?

[@kevinbaird7277]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks Yes

[@terrycraig2292]

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]

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.

[@birkholz100]

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

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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

[@gautambarua8260]

No 🔊sound

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Sorry, it is a bit low. You can turn up the volume

[@thumperman8490]

Please use push sticks... you only have one set of fingers.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

I do. Thanks for your concern mate.