How to make a simple picture frame using a woodworking router

How to make a simple picture frame using two bits for your router. This is intended as a first project for beginning woodworkers who are learning to use a router.
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Woodworking for Mere Mortals
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[@mhunt7843]

This is a good teacher! When he realized he forgot to cut the one side with the roundover bit he could have started the video. Instead he said “You may be wondering why…….well i should have.” He was transparent, he didn’t make a big deal about it, and this is exactly the type of honesty people need to see. It closes that gap between teacher and learner that learners sometimes make it bigger than they should.

[@jtp1389]

You're nothing but a fool.

[@1972mexico]

Steve, You give "mere mortals" like myself hope that we can aspire to do woodworking like yourself. Thanks

[@ryanchappell1506]

I've recently gotten into woodworking and I was looking for a good channel to watch. The hoff photo sold it for me.You're my new goto woodshop instructor.

[@TonyScandal]

Ryan Chappell The you tube masters are Ramsey, izzy swan, and Matthias Wendel. Matthias is a lil advance. Izzy is a dang fool.

[@MrLightPanda]

i love those guys. you all, check out the Samurai Carpenter on youtube too!

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[@tonybp965]

Ryan Chappell Steve is really good. He simplifies things, while other love to sound technical.

[@eddiekern]

I laughed for like 5 minutes when you turned the frame over!!! Not only was it hilarious, but the video was a fantastic tutorial on how to make a picture frame.

[@ggua92722]

I did too! hahaha

[@lucretiawrolstad3997]

Glad someone shared your link with me on learning how to use a router. I have learned what I need to for my beginner project of rabbeting the back of a shelf I'm building. I'll keep watching for more tips.

[@tileajb1]

Have just reached retirement age and I am going to set up my own home workshop, I have been considering a router and table and this and the previous associatted video have absolutely convinced me. Excellent video, informative and well presented.

[@DensterNY]

Thanks for putting this together. I just got a router table and have a good first project for practice.

[@foggydewhurst9462]

I've had a router for years & never used it. But having seen your video, it's already in the works for me to use it. Thanks

[@johnyoung2877]

as a guy who just got a router i enjoyed your videos, and i actually Lol'd when you flipped the pic round😂

[@BlondeExplorer1]

I agree great sense of humor! LOL

[@zay687]

“Lol’d??💀

[@chikosergio]

Same here...😂🤣😂🤣

[@luzmariayoshiura1874]

Nicely demonstrated, I'll try that as the 1st project. He's right about the noise and of course the power of the router seeming intimidating.

[@Jamestfarrell]

We started building our 8" log home 5 years ago and this is our third winter in it. My Ryobi router has stood up to the most challenging task: routing out the wells for the electrical sockets. Most of my Ryobi tools (and especially the battery powered ones and chargers) have failed in pretty short order. Customer service promised to replace them-they never have. With that said; I now think I should go ahead and wear this router out making our own frames for my wife's art business! Thanks for a great series of tutorials.

[@dennisdownes9319]

Steve...I just rewatched this video because it was the first video of yours I ever saw a few years back. The router work is just as relevant, and your production has only gotten better! DD

[@madamtechyitnetworktechnol9285]

nice job helping beginners feel at ease with the router

[@busterwest1644]

AT 62 years of age and a lifetime DIY pretty good with all sorts of materials I a bought a router in a sale a year ago on impulse and its still sitting in my workshop, brand new in its box. I read some books but although it explained the technical details they failed to inspire me to have a go. Thank you steve, your way of explaining it all is fun and easy to understand. Whohoo today a picture frame tomorrow the world. OK maybe not the world but a tea light holder as well..... its a start.

[@xXLLcOoLDiEgOXx]

i always want to know how they make the frames !!! and now i know how to make them thanks to you grettings from cancun mexico !!!

[@homayoonhakimi533]

You also doing it in a funny way that does not make you tired of watching. Keep up the good job.

[@powderriver2424]

I don't care what anybody thinks, but Steve has a great personality for this and the channel is very good. It's not often I can sit and watch a video and not want to poke my eyeballs out after a short time.

[@jamiecollins4329]

Part from you jumping into the camera it was an exciting demonstration. Now I have to get my old unit out of the box and restart what I should have done years ago. Thanks Steve and what's next.

[@rhondasavage1342]

Wow! I love your videos. I am Much less than mechanically inclined, and I have built a couple of your projects and you have really helped me get through some tough times by getting me excited for woodworking. Thank you so much for everything.

[@paulhage7780]

I'm just beginning to route and fount your two beginner videos very helpful - Thanx

[@rossipeful]

Sir, You are a great presenter, your video is just what I needed to get started with my router ,, Thanks..

[@mc4kvb]

Thank you Steve so much for making this video. I just got my first router and it is used and came with NO BOOK!! YIKES, I was lost for sure until I came across this video. I'm pretty much a beginner in wood working but have done many building projects. I call myself a "shade tree" wood crafter, for lack of another name. I'm not totally a newbie but have tons of things to learn. Thank goodness for You Tube. I have met so many people and they all are helpful like you. Again, thank you very much for teaching me how to operate my router.

[@pteddie6965]

Hey, Steve. Here it is nine years later and and in the middle of a pandemic and I'm still making frames using variations of your 2011 instructions.

[@matthewlugo6713]

Like many of us, I have no idea what you said for a good minute after the photo reveal, and I'm still chuckling. Thank you for all the many videos you've made. I learn a little bit more each time I watch. Keep 'em coming!

[@ereis759]

Wood art in the hands of a great genius !!!

[@idowuoyewole7720]

Good tips for beginners. I hope you can provide more examples for the use of a router

[@ddacombe4752]

Thanks, a straightforward way for me to try my first frame.

[@franciscocall1733]

I am a bigginer as inexperienced as they come... I watched your video and followed your instructions. Wow...I am very impressed how my project turned out . I cant hardly believed I made it myself...thank you for sharing you explain how to do it very well..... thank you again!

[@spankfairy]

Thank-you Steve! I bought a router a few months ago and it is still in the box. I had got to the point with my hand carpentry that I recognized it as a natural progression, having carved a while with the Dremel. Having got it out of the box, I was too scared to use the router and felt too inexperienced. I've just watched a few more of your videos and I'm feeling more optimistic about using it. My Grandpa has long passed and I often find myself missing his advice and encouragement, videos like this really help!

[@AlexCoxTexEng]

Thank you for the videos. I am new to woodworking and you have helped encourage me to jump in.

[@ThriftDiving]

I'm glad that I found you tonight, Steve! Out of all the DIY guys, you're definitely the most animated and fun to watch! Just got a RYOBI router and can't wait to try it after watching your videos! :)

[@ewservandiaz]

Haha I didn't expect The Hoff, Great video, Thanks to you I got interested in Woodworking. Now I have something to keep my mind busy away from work while at home.

[@tuenn47]

great videos... i will do every single woodworking project you did, in my own woodworkingshop... i like your sense of humor! greetings from germany... cheers

[@jimstools3937]

STEVE YOUR THE GUY . YOUR VIDEOS ARE AWESOME . DON"T STOP. You make it fun to get motivated.

[@JFPSolar]

Excellent video. Fast and thorough. This guys like me. I live in my garage. I have a TV, fridge, and all the beer you can drink. Mad props for having the same wife I do. I hardly ever venture inside the real house, except to hang the picture frames that I've built.

[@davidd8736]

These router videos are great. Seriously, I never subscribe to things. I am subscribing to this. Awesome videos.I am a fan.

[@mogbaba]

Here a very unskilled man. There are so many videos on woodworking and many sophisticated woodworkers here on KZbin but whatever I managed to build is from your videos, thank you.

[@pbhavin143]

Thank you for this video... Now I think I am comfortable buying a router for my workshop and use it!

[@fb510m]

that frame is cool; thanks for showing this Steve!

[@michaelr7110]

out of all the videos showing this tool, this one is by far the most complete! thanks Steve!

[@tagwatts2]

These are fantastic for a beginner such as I am. Thanks so very much.

[@NMranchhand]

What a great demo project! You're a great teacher; just the right balance of challenge, excitement, and realistic expectations.

[@martintendayichirombe4016]

Now I've seen the light. A very good teacher indeed. Keep up the good work Steve. Thanks so much.

[@steviedandashleyc]

I am new and learning some woodworking. These two router videos still helpful in 2018! Thanks.

[@davenaden8115]

Steve's a bit frenetic maybe, but he's funny, very knowledgeable, and has a nice perspective--and a really great teacher.

[@SuperKwame1]

Thanks you Stevo. I honestly like you videos.

[@live4truthIAM]

Thanks. I've looked at a lot of videos to make picture frames, and you made it simple to understand. I am going to try your process first. I have a used router and table but the plate screws are missing, and were discontinued so I finally found them online. Can't wait to get them so I can get started. Over the last year I've been collecting woodworking tools, and I've watched a huge amount of woodworking how to videos. I'm going to make a table saw sled and then I have all I need for the shop..

[@valeriyawelsh1297]

This guys really confident with his hands right over the bit while feeding the wood. I hope his luck doesn't run out

[@luislujan8715]

Steve ! I decided to improve my still basic woodworking skills by using my router more. I need you to make more molding videos. You are an awesome teacher !

[@jtltet]

Very good video. Not only do you do a good job of explaining the steps in the video, but your attitude makes it fun to watch.

[@degenio_python]

Great video and very funny at the same time. Nice introduction to routers. Thank you very much

[@rhodges26]

I got a router last year for my birthday and have been afraid to use it, after watching these videos, i am going to make a picture frame and use my nice router and table saw. I have been watching all your videos to learn tips and tricks. Just wanted to say thanks.

[@30guarino]

It's been 11 years have you made your picture frame yet??

[@WarriorPoet01]

I saw one of your other videos and noticed a picture hanging on your wall. I thought, "Was that David Hasselhoff??? WTF?" Am glad I watched this video. Now I can sleep easy :-D Excellent video. I took a hands-on router class at local wood craft store many years ago. This was a nice refresher.

[@armandob5227]

Steve, your the man. I just pick up on learning how to use a router.. You sure make it look very easy.. Love you videos

[@JamesPNeal]

Great video and hilarious ending. To bad you don't have a video for people with limited tools to do the same. Picture frames with a miter saw, hand held saw and router. I know how useful a table saw is but a lot of beginners don't have a table saw and would d like to start with a picture frame as their first project. Great videos keep it going...

[@joaosalvador19684927]

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[@gcuneo]

Got a router table for my birthday this year... I practiced routing with the different bits using a bunch of 1 x 2's-- I made a bunch of pretty sticks.... GREAT VIDEO!

[@edandam]

Thanks for posting this and the video prior. I am going to use these technics.

[@sureshot311]

I like older Steve videos. I like new Steve videos as well. Always good. Thank you!

[@amaurynegron4280]

Gracias , SR, , I like to watch you every Day

[@carloslemus2406]

You are so funny, great work, great inspiration.

[@gnumusic]

You are awesome. Fun. Even mere mortals can make picture frames for the Hoff. Inspiring.

[@parallax8]

Excellent teaching and video series. I'm brand new to the craft and find these videos more helpful than any books or articles. Keep teaching the skills with tools while making projects. It makes a world of difference in learning and keeps it fun. Thanks so much!!

[@inglescintron]

I have to admit, this did not look like much as you said but at the end it's true beauty appeared. Very educational and definitely a plus for picture frame making. Thank you Steve for the tip

[@davenaden8115]

He's hilarious and a great teacher too. Thanks Steve and please keep it up.

[@SouthpawDavey]

Steve mate your shop in 2011. I just made a plunge router lift vid but it can be lifted from the top and your vid popped up. I watched your channel from the beginning when you made nail in the wood and the how did get the nail in and all of your others I am a memo lol. Three kids later and a work shop I am going to give the grandma and grandpa a picture of David hasslehoff. ;-) Great info now I can make some fraimes and other stuff ;-)

[@wilmerfajardo8488]

Great example. Excited to get started

[@goofymarathon2010]

So great. Just got my router and excited to think outside the box. This video definitely helps with that. Thank you!

[@KarribuCG]

I'm shit at woodwork (except my morning wood) and I'd probably lose all my fingers if I tried this, but I love watching vids like this, well done!

[@daanasten5633]

Amazing videos for me because I am a Noob in woodworking. Your video help me to find a way and get started :) Thanks a lot to uploading your videos.

[@dannybuchanan9516]

As a beginner I’m ready to give my router a try. Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks

[@kathyhoover8160]

Wow! Perfect timing to find this: just bought a router at a garage sale, then realized I had no flippin' idea how to do it! this was the perfect intro, Thank You!!!!

[@m.louisekelleysnyder6431]

I have had my router for a very long time and have always wanted to make a picture frame - actually lots of them because I would like to have a lot of matching frames - thanks a bunch for a great video!

[@homayoonhakimi533]

Steve sir? your great. Thank you for your time that you have put in to these videos. That is much appreciated sir.

[@mstigerlilyliz]

almost 600,000 subscribers makes you a KZbin personality whether it was intended or not! Steve, thanks for doing so many fun, funny, informative and educational videos. I'm inspired.

[@eddiealexander2485]

This has ben very helpful. Your videos are excellent to watch and very informative.

[@melissanoble1621]

Ha! David H. Doesn't look like that anymore! Good video. Just learning about all this. Thanks for sharing your expertise 🙂

[@SixHoursApart]

thank you so much... useful... and you are a talented showman

[@ivanvrivera]

I'm just beginning to get comfortable with my router after using it only a hand full of times. I clicked on the video but apprehensive about something as simple as doing a picture frame. I thought you were only going to round off the corners. This is a great beginner video and especially a confident booster. I'm going to buy some wood and build me a picture frame. DON'T JUDGE ME, LMAO.

[@AntonyHart]

The Hoff, classic. nice job. very helpful for a newbie.

[@RonRegular2]

Glad I’ve got you to look to on this woodworking journey… Dad jokes and all! Great video even for 10 years ago. I’ve been subscribed for maybe 4 years now but somehow never saw these. Anyway, thanks a million!

[@clydeweithers8193]

Thanks Steve. A lot of useful info presented in a fun way.

[@stealingrockstars]

Great video for a beginner in woodworking like myself.

[@tamarachristian1045]

Love your videos. I just ordered my first router and am totally excited. I plan on many, many router projects and these videos are so informative. Many thanks.

[@mommyharris1111]

The Hoff!! Lmbo! Great tutorial. I got a new router at a garage sale and I’m making a large frame to hang an American Flag Quilt. I hope that this was enough information that I can pull it off!

[@shawnbebout]

Really like your channel, and this video in particular. I just picked up a used router and table. I have learned a lot from this video. I had to add to my router fence, like you did. The 2 lower fences seem to be off a hair. Also, when making the second pass to cut out, make sure you feed it in the same way you did the first time. Anyways, these will make great gifts for my sisters, who want something I have built. Thanks for your time and efforts that you have put into your channel and video's.

[@flbyrne99]

Same here. Just doing the same n myself. Got the router now investigating the table. Good Luck!

[@A10TOES]

I really LIKE your videos. As a woman I can understand everything as you explain it so well. Thanks for the lesson!

[@anthonyguerrero9084]

Dude, you are awsome! Im buying a router and table now!

[@ihmesekoilua]

Oh excellent, I really learned something today!

[@josephhoffman277]

The reveal makes this video. A lovely looking little frame and a great instructional video

[@gabyturner4168]

Your videos are great. I did very basic straight cuts wood projects. Ready to move up to a router. Thank you. Your videos are very fun and I can follow your instructions easily.

[@tonybp965]

Steve, you're just great man. Tie style, humor is infectious. Always love your videos. You're a funny guy, a very funny guy. Talented too.

[@zaraking8875]

I used my router all round the edges of some name plates I made for friends, they look great. Keep up your video's, I just finished the one on putting photo's on wood using the ink jet, worked great. now on to the dremel.

[@Shaijutk78]

Awesome video and thanks for sharing it. It really took my fear of playing with it.

[@trakside1]

Steve, thanks for taking the time to make this tutorial. ive had routers for years and with like most people are self tought. i learnt alot from your tutorial Thanks

[@pulgavideos]

Excellent. Will get a router for Xmas

[@MrWoodworkr]

Great video for those starting to use the router!

[@ecaff9515]

Thank you for the jokes and the excellent process. Keep up the great work...

[@gevorgnazaryan8720]

Man, you're awesome You explain things so clearly. I am a toddler in woodworking, but have always had passion for it. Your videos definitely help me and give me confidence to take on some projects and get my feet wet. Thanks!