Thread: My Picture Frame Jig

Thanks Jerry1,
I am on the lookout for a picture frame jig, my wife keeps me busy because of her embroidery and I occasionally produce a painting that I can hang.

However is you cutting jig shown limited to only the length of those two arms?
Or am I missing something.?

It looks like it would work very well. Its nice and simple in idea and function. Do you have any tips for making one of these?

Cheers,
Nathan.

Originally Posted by jow104

However is you cutting jig shown limited to only the length of those two arms?
Or am I missing something.?

You just "nicked" my question...

Regards
niki

Imagine he'd just remove the stops and cut to mark out lines for longer lengths.

But stops are what makes these jigs so accurate?

Yes it is nice and simple to make. You have to make sure that the two main peices are exactly 90 degs apart. It does not matter if they are not 45 degs to the cutting marks as long as they are close. I like to take a few photos and I do not print more than A4 in size to I made my jig to suit. The longest length I can cut is 525mm, but it would be east to build a larger one. Cheers and all the best.

Thanks Jerry, Some of the wifes stuff needs frames with a long side of nearly a metre, but I will lay out some pieces and see if the jig is too cumbersome for me.

Hi Jerryj

The sled is very nice

If I were you, I would remove the stops, remove all the "holders" around the sled, glue some sanding paper and keep the beautiful "Hold-downs", they are more than enough to clamp the boards down...

For more details, please have a look here
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=31390

Regards
niki

Hi Niki
I have had a look at your Jig very nice too, but I do like all the Bells and Whistles on my Jig. It would no doubt work with out the rotary clamps, but for ease of operation I like to have the stops. I think having stops makes it much easier for me to produce accurate results.

No problem Jerry

But, let me tell you this....

The best method to cut 45° (and other operations) is....

The method that you like and feel good with

Regards
niki

Wow i like it do you have plans or a rough guide on how it is made?

Originally Posted by swiftden

Wow i like it do you have plans or a rough guide on how it is made?

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Jemmy and swifty... look at the pic hes given and hes already given some of the measurements then check out Nikis version... easy as eh!!

nah shouldnt take the phiss outta yous bloke I know ...usually its me thats askin the "dumb" questions eh

Between the two you can see how it all happens?... mind you a bit more info is always good... like them funny shaped things around the edges what are they for? and like jow I tend to have to make larger frames than smaller ones... sister bein an artist has asked me to make some frames for her... 2 are 2mtrs x 2mtrs!! bloody womans as bad as me!!

Okay well done jerry

Thanks everybody for looking at MY Picture framing Jig. I searched this web site and googled for ideas. Then I took the ideas combined with my own ideas to make a jig to suit the size of frames that I wish to make. I was concerned with being able to hold the frame secure and be able to repeat the process. Its not my first Picture frame jig. I made one for my triton, but this is a big inprovement. I enjoyed making the jig. I also have a problem with storage so I needed to make the jig as small as possible, as I work out of the garage and have to pack up every day to get the car in.