Making A Simple Mitered Picture Frame: No Clamps...No Miter Saw

Watch as a make a small 4x6 picture frame. For the process, I use mostly traditional woodworking methods demonstrating that a few simple hand tools can cut miters better than expensive miter saws. The frame features two walnut splines at each corner which add strength and allow me to glue the frame together without the need for clamps. The miters are cut using a dovetail saw then fine tuned into a perfect 45 degree angle on the shooting board.
I apologize in advance for the color issues with my camera....
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[@lumps17]

I don't know why I like to watch these so much, I think it's because it's just surreal and seems inventive, making something useful out of a board of wood

[@felixacosta1524]

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[@travisheck5979]

has anyone else ever tried to blow away some of his sawdust thru the screen and then feel dumb? or is it just me

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me

[@celestiaa.k.anancyb.5531]

me too

[@curm1778]

guilty. every time.

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only once.... every five minutes...

[@kevinsmart9212]

Travis Heck it's not just you

[@hizo64HH]

Something about your videos lets my 4yo and 2 yo watch them with me and be truly interested. So thank you and great videos!

[@holzhandwerk_ak]

Great stuff. Very structured and clear without words. Thanks for sharing!

[@cattvaughn]

Andy, I just wanted to tell you that you are a diamond in this complicated world! I know I am 4 yrs. late watching this, but I absolutely loved this video. You are so young! You remind of my dad (he has transitioned) the way your thumb bent back and that you are so classy and knowledgeable with your skill. My gosh I really enjoyed this and learned that we don't need all of this STUFF! I pray you are well and that you continuing on with your skill. The world needs more people like you. May God bless you and family. Wonderful video...

[@edwardlozano9619]

Making things is something more people must stop to appreciate and even try to do. You can learn alot about yourself by doing. Watching someone do their craft is a beauriful thing for sure!!

[@barriejones15]

I did my formal training in the 1960's, then we were instructed to make our spline cuts at an angle to one another, inclined from the outer corner to the inner forming a dovetail. Sadly, no drum sander to remove the waste then; dovetail saw and block plane, although some would use a chisel. Nice video, good to see a shooting board in use; rare thing to see now. Many thanks.

[@RobyMarcellino]

Thank you for sharing and letting the natural woodworking sound play.

[@loner3566]

Better than any buzzfeed "how to" video ever created

[@katherandefy]

Oh I wish I had woodworking table. Love the studio setup.

[@sanjay9300]

Even though you made such a simple item, I'd like to point out that I loved watching the video for the sheer feel of being there among all that homestead-like stuff and experiencing the pleasure of progressing from one stage to another - including blowing away the saw dust from here in India, and watching how smoothly the frame splines were sanded off in that unusual sander. Loved it, Andy.

[@zebracherub]

That picture is just so cute! Loving this channel, it feels almost therapeutic to watch.

[@AnthonyTackett]

Beautifully done!

[@celestiaa.k.anancyb.5531]

You are an artist. That was amazing!

[@dillanmistry]

Exactly what I was looking for thanks man

[@CannonfireVideo]

Beautifully filmed. Stylistically, I was reminded of mid-career Ingmar Bergman. I half expected the film to end with close-up of the woodworker as he described the nonexistence of God and the inescapability of the Void.

[@firescole1]

The stuff you are doing is literally amazing man. I love watching you do this. Id love to be able to do it. Im learning alot by watching. Your craft must be a great passion

[@relativedegree1267]

glad to see that your finger is better

[@pmelchman]

great job Andy. the project and picture are priceless. thanks

[@AlexPacin]

I always struggle with work holding when using the no. 78 on narrow parts. It never occurred to me to hold them down like that. Another arrow in the quiver. Thanks, Andy. I know these are the time filler projects and not your bread-and-butter, but you are one of my favorite guys on KZbin -- always serene and well shot. We appreciate it!

[@gentianp7383]

Something about your videos actually keep me watching. I like how it's simple and right to the point. Also really helpful. Keep it up 👍

[@emilwigden2072]

Nice work! The world could really use more people like you!

[@soupsfarm1825]

always rewatch all your vids mostly each night its just so calming and there's something about it that's just so cool :) keep doing what your doing

[@ChuChu8508]

THUG PUGG I do the same thing!

[@hellomeme6248]

me too

[@kickbackroblox5839]

I love how you don't talk in your videos, it just adds a weird feeling. Listening to your equipment making noises... I really love it.

[@aprillolive2000]

Watching your videos is so peaceful, man

[@GorhamWorks]

Really enjoyed it! Nice touch with no words.

[@ahikernamedgq]

Hi Andy! Thanks for your videos. Would you ever consider doing a video about your shooting board?

[@ikust007]

Love it!!!! and family man.

[@mykhelderian]

Very nice craftsmanship. thanks for taking the time.

[@walkerdejager5884]

this is probably one of my favorite videos

[@austinvanderveer3271]

That adjustable shooting board is genius. Going to have to borrow that idea.

[@retiredpainter259]

No wonder frames are expensive ,, a lot of work for a tiny frame , nice job

[@cliffsclips5522]

Great vids Andy, been keeping an eye out for some new content. Please deliver some more.

[@anonymouse7074]

This is the Primitive Technology of woodworking.

[@EddyGurge]

I'd love to see you make a 3-5 gallon barrel.

[@RobertoAG29]

really love your videos men

[@MarcoACasco]

I am becoming addicted to your videos man....just great !!!!!!!!!!

[@ccccen]

dang, those tolls bring memories, but like everything in life we have improved in tools :)

[@dawnmaxwell5573]

Awesome, thank you!! ☺

[@safiaihsan284]

brilliant job

[@MikeBiskup]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@joshmajor8662]

Completely forgot about ya man, we can thank KZbin and the colossal ass they suck for that!! Luckily I found you again!! Simple yet effective frame 👍

[@JohnSmith-td6dn]

Dude, love your work set up. I have to work outside with maybe 6 by 8 space and no tools or bench because I have no where to put them. Green with envy. Kool presentation.

[@Rachel0726]

Im amazed on how interested I am in your videos.. lol They are so satisfying.

[@Luminary_Glide]

You sir are one good wood worker

[@shantahsieh335]

I made it with woodprix !

[@romaineathey3663]

This is OK!

[@davidebassignana4630]

You are amazing !!!

[@nicodemodahms7997]

No se por qué... Pero lo encuentro muy satisfactorio.. Jaja... Exelente trabajo! Saludos desde Argentina!

[@carlosrobles4221]

love your videos bro!!!

[@deango2995]

There's something about your videos that is just so goddamn satisfying

[@LongviewGarage]

Cool.

[@itzjustnick4956]

Very talented

[@ryansarver5620]

Nice picture frame

[@kaushikkumarbora]

The last Part

[@TheBigMan5467]

Props to you man, you deserve way more subs. Keep on the good work!

[@akirch9]

Paul Sellers x 4. Nice man!

[@zacharyv1756]

Could you start posting more often because me and my dad love watching this type of work

[@tygrahof9268]

Old school, nice. But; you did use a clamp! LOL

[@briansooy3125]

Ah, so I DO need a miter saw. Time is money. Thanks for letting me know.

[@chrisanstett2820]

These videos are so high quality

[@kickflipaws]

Hey love your vids keep making them. I lwanted to see if you ever done anything with a tree burl's because I have a bunch and have made bowls but looking to do something else with them.

[@CoreBassBooster]

THIS VID IS SO SATISFYING PLS KEEP MAKING MORE VIDEOS U JUST EARNED A SUB :D

[@Zonfact]

I love your Videos! Greetings from Germany :)

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Zonfact Oh, ich dachte ich wäre der einzige Deutsche hier.

[@mikepenn8273]

your the kind of woodworker I strive to be

[@riley165]

As a framer i noticed your rebates not lining up when you was glueing corners thats why you had difficulty inserting the glass. Great build though so nice to see hand tools being used for a full build that shooting board is very handy!

[@camasepicas]

Excellent and nice job....Best Regards,

[@marciomelo5287]

perfect

[@lene2005]

Andy Rawls : little tip do later one with music or just background music it makes it al little more entertaining than it was i think =)

[@fritzpelayo7777]

love your true old world woodworking craftsmanship !... after seeing the Texas Flag and what looked like huge oak trees outside the window, I'm assuming your shop is in the beautiful Hill Country...keep up the good work

[@pokemonislife3454]

THIS OS AWESOME

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[@sebastiang1855]

make more videos, you'll get more subs, this is fantastic. love this channel.

[@AlvinHanson1708]

Your work area you shop is pro. Following your exampls and thinking forward with materials and metals to build fabricate and design wood workng tools. I would be very interested in how to sharpen and set hand planers.

[@AlvinHanson1708]

examples

[@harringtondave10]

I have just joined your site and enjoy what I have seen so far. I am 71 years old and I have been doing wood working for 40+ years. I have just retired and look forward to having a dedicated wood working shop. I am sure I will get many valuable tips from your site. Do you have a video featuring your work bench ?

[@puckpress01]

I dig it! Simple and fast... I wonder how many frames I can get from a cedar fence plank?

[@canyonkosch4705]

Congrats on 100,000 thousand followers

[@dylanmckale607]

Andy you should try doing a coat rack

[@catritz]

Hi Andy, I appreciate what you do & all the wonderful comments. However, I really wish you'd explain the steps/methods you take for measuring etc I have an idea for a project and you've left me in the dark.

[@philippboetcher9959]

Not too much measuring going on, to get his mitres extremely tight he use a shooting board with a mitre attachment, brilliant method! To mark his splines that go into the corner he used the marking gauge ( or might have been a mortise gauge) to measure equal distances of the splines on all 4 corners, then he used his tenon saw to cut the slots of the tenons.

[@jean-claudegolovine5725]

Brillant. Not one nail or screw used...

[@maxfranciscorbett2183]

Great work and craftmanship. Why did you use an electric sander! Very soothing to watch.

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いつも楽しく観させて頂いてます😊

[@Yoitsjoe16]

You should make a baseball bat!

[@tcseacliff]

where did you get that sanding wheel? did you make that?

[@krustacean699]

That green wedding ring tho...

[@thedr00]

I apologise in advance if this is a dumb question, but how essential is a brass-back saw to making mitres?

[@grindstone4910]

What was the wood used on before this? I noticed the old fastener holes in it. I've got some wood and tile trivets my dad made out of my grandpa's old workbench, which before that was a teller's counter at a local bank in Piqua, Ohio. I love the stories wood can tell.

[@athenaautumnforest8800]

Would this technique work for making a window sash?

[@dieselhead7961]

Stupid question: for miters, should the desired dimension of the board be measured from where the top, longest corner of the miter, or from the lower shortest? I'm building a mitered box and I want to make sure I do it right.

[@OiTzAsian247]

Some say that to this day, he is still removing splinters from his fingers

[@Matasky2010]

Hahaha

[@jessecunningham2408]

How did you fasten the back panel in place?

[@superalba1234]

😍

[@galland3496]

Never saw you checking for square, how do you know it is? Is there a limit to the size of frame using this technique ? Nice job though.

[@toddfox8202]

How does this guy have more subs than Paul Sellers?

[@StevenMoreti]

I need to use less power tools and more hand tools as I move forward. Beautiful work, Brother. ✌

[@Matasky2010]

You will also need a lot more patience and free time as well lol

[@mdfogarty]

Dr. Matt Carriker sent me here.

[@XxStratAttackxX]

How do you make your miter splines?

[@simonstucki]

nice work and nice video (even without words), is there a reason for using the powered sander to get rid of the bulk of the veneer that is sticking out (why not use a chisel or a saw?)

[@AndyRawls]

simon stucki the veneer was so thin a handsaw probably would have chewed it up. A chisel would work but it's still very difficult not to break the fibers on such a thin piece. The sander is really easy with little chance of breaking out he thin veneer.

[@jkgkjgkijk]

Nice, I prefer tenoned mitre

[@suedfrucht44]

You, Sir, should make a Markingknife

[@kiyoung]

I like the asmr

[@yologod923]

Why doesent this dude have a million subs yet