Picture Frame Construction

Collapse
This topic is closed.
X
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • davehenry
    Forum Newbie
    • Nov 2005
    • 46
    • Slidell, LA, USA.
    • BT3100-1
    #1

    Picture Frame Construction

    I need some our your expertise. Our daughter is getting married and I am going to make a picture frame to hold her wedding announcement. But instead of the traditional open back frame I want to cut a grove in the pieces. I can glue pieces 1, 2 and 3 and then slip in the glass/ announcement /wood backing assembly into the groove. Here comes the hard part. If I glue the 4th piece in, and the glass ever breaks, there is no way to replace it. I thought of magnets holding the last piece in but there has to be a better way.

    Any of you got a suggestion?
    "I can't be unhinged -- I already installed them!"
    Tags: None
    • Tequila
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2004
      • 684
      • King of Prussia, PA, USA.
      #2
      Pocket screws. You can join it together from the back, and if the glass ever breaks, you can take it apart.
      -Joe

        Comment

        • davehenry
          Forum Newbie
          • Nov 2005
          • 46
          • Slidell, LA, USA.
          • BT3100-1
          #3
          In my haste I neglected to say that there will be 2 frames held together with hinges. It will be meant to set on a table. Would rather that no screws be showing.
          "I can't be unhinged -- I already installed them!"

            Comment

            • Tom Miller
              Veteran Member
              • Mar 2003
              • 2507
              • Twin Cities, MN
              • BT3000 - Cuttin' it old school
              #4
              Originally posted by davehenry
              ...It will be meant to set on a table. Would rather that no screws be showing.
              In that case, maybe make the bottom removable, and put countersunk screws through the bottom into the sides?

              Regards,
              Tom

                Comment

                • LCHIEN
                  Internet Fact Checker
                  • Dec 2002
                  • 21082
                  • Katy, TX, USA.
                  • BT3000 vintage 1999
                  #5
                  Originally posted by davehenry
                  I need some our your expertise. Our daughter is getting married and I am going to make a picture frame to hold her wedding announcement. But instead of the traditional open back frame I want to cut a grove in the pieces. I can glue pieces 1, 2 and 3 and then slip in the glass/ announcement /wood backing assembly into the groove. Here comes the hard part. If I glue the 4th piece in, and the glass ever breaks, there is no way to replace it. I thought of magnets holding the last piece in but there has to be a better way.

                  Any of you got a suggestion?
                  small screws. Make the fourth side split front and back, split at the groove. Would only take a couple of screws to hold the back to the front, it would keep the glass in.
                  Last edited by LCHIEN; 04-02-2007, 03:59 PM.
                  Loring in Katy, TX USA
                  If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.
                  BT3 FAQ - https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...sked-questions

                    Comment

                    • Garasaki
                      Senior Member
                      • Sep 2006
                      • 550
                      #6
                      What about dowels?

                      HOnestly thought, is the likelyhood of the glass breaking, but the frame staying intact, that great???
                      -John

                      "Look, I can't surrender without orders. I mean they emphasized that to me particularly. I don't know exactly why. The guy said "Blake, never surrender without checking"
                      -Henry Blake

                        Comment

                        • scorrpio
                          Veteran Member
                          • Dec 2005
                          • 1566
                          • Wayne, NJ, USA.
                          #7
                          How will the hinges attach? The screws holding hinges can also hold the glass/etc retaining piece in place.

                            Comment

                            • Bruce Cohen
                              Veteran Member
                              • May 2003
                              • 2698
                              • Nanuet, NY, USA.
                              • BT3100
                              #8
                              If you cheat and use Plexiglass, it won't ever break.

                              Bruce
                              "Western civilization didn't make all men equal,
                              Samuel Colt did"

                                Comment

                                Previous template Next

                                Footer Ad

                                Collapse
                                Working...

                                We process personal data about users of our site, through the use of cookies and other technologies, to deliver our services, personalize advertising, and to analyze site activity. We may share certain information about our users with our advertising and analytics partners. For additional details, refer to our Privacy Policy.

                                By clicking "I AGREE" below, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our personal data processing and cookie practices as described therein. You also acknowledge that this forum may be hosted outside your country and you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your data in the country where this forum is hosted.

                                I Agree