Picture Frame Jig for Fast and Accurate Glue-Ups

[@mikewilander3729]

Thanks for the video and sharing all of the dimensions. How far apart did you drill each hole? I was thinking 1” might be too close and 2” too far.

[@SeasquatchWoodshop]

I just measured and it looks like I did go with 1" intervals. It's worked pretty well for me. I've liked that amount of "fine" adjustment for weirdly-shaped frames. But you could always go 1-1/2". Or you could do 2" intervals, but have 2 different sets of holes on your corner blocks to give you some extra fine adjustment if you need it. Hope that helps! Glad you got something out of it!

[@mikewilander3729]

@ Thanks. I decided to go with 1” too and I think I’m going to be happy that I did.

[@_enjoyyourmindchannel3825]

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[@SeasquatchWoodshop]

You betcha!

[@rudychavira5558]

What are your dementions on the pacman blocks?

[@SeasquatchWoodshop]

Hey, Rudy. I measured those blocks and they came out to 3-3/4" wide by 5" long and 3/4" thick. If you're using some harder wood, I wouldn't say you'd even need to make them quite that big. I just wanted more surface area for frames to rest against for stability, but I don't think I needed it. Hope that helps.

[@barsoom43]

Padauk is a beautiful wood.. It's a bit oily so I get better results by first wiping it down with turpentine before applying polyurethane.. Under poly, it will assume an iridescence, changing glow as you tilt the wood under light.. However.. it has now been declared an endangered species and no more can be legally harvested from Africa.. Whatever has been cut is all there will be for a long while.. It joins the list with ebony..

[@SeasquatchWoodshop]

Yeah, I had read about it becoming listed on CITES earlier this year. Makes me sad. It's a beautiful wood. I'm wondering how that's going to affect buying and selling going forward. Cocobolo is also listed as an "Appendix II" on CITES and you can still purchase it from suppliers where I am. So hopefully it's just to prevent any further damage from illegal logging and what not. We'll shall see.