How to Make Custom Frames
Making custom frames for pictures, art, or even a TV is a good project for a person looking to get started with woodworking. While some frames can be complex and detailed works of art, some can also be as simple as a thin box.
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Things You'll Need
- Four 2-inch by 16-inch by ¾-inch wooden boards
- Four 2-inch by 18-inch by ¾-inch wooden boards
- Wood glue
- Clamps
- Sandpaper
- Wood stain
- Paint
- Drill
- Four 4-inch long screws
Instructions
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Measure the item that you want to frame. For example, if you will be building a frame for a recessed television set, measure the length and width of the front of the set, as well as how much the set sticks out from the wall.
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Cut four ¾-inch thin wooden boards so that they are 2 inches wide by 16 inches long for a standard 22-inch flat-screen TV. Use a power saw, such as a powered miter saw to make the cuts.
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Cut four ¾-inch thin wooden boards so that they are 2 inches wide by 18 inches long.
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Attach two of the 16-inch long boards to two of the 18-inch long boards to form a box using wood glue. The boards should be attached to each other so that the two 18-inch long boards are attached to the inside of the two 16-inch long boards. When you are done, your box should be 22 inches by 16 inches. Clamp the pieces together until the glue dries.
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Attach the remaining two 16-inch long boards at a 90 degree angle from the box frame at the 16-inch sides. Repeat this step with the remaining 18-inch long boards on the 18-inch long boards of the 22-inch long sides of the box frame. Use wood glue to attach the pieces. Clamp the pieces until the glue dries.
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Smooth out all the edges of the frame with sandpaper and finish the frame using wood stain or paint. Allow time for the finish to dry.
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Place the frame over the television set and drill 4-inch long screws into the corners of the frame to attach the frame to the wall.
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References
- Photo Credit frame. finished gold frame image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com
