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Post by matthew on Apr 4, 2008 12:21:28 GMT
I have to rustle up a number of picture frames (it can't be too hard, can it?) and was wondering if anyone has any opinion on the best type of clamp to use? Seems I could use strap, band, corner or threaded rod... so I'd be grateful for any advice on what I should buy (without breaking the bank).
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Post by jfc on Apr 4, 2008 18:07:40 GMT
If they are all the same size then i would make a jig and use sash clamps . In fact if they where all different sizes i would make a jig with sliding corner peices and use sash clamps .
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Post by engineerone on Apr 4, 2008 20:54:59 GMT
if they are of similar sizes than why not make an mdf base jig, and then wedge them against straight edges?  frankly it is going to be difficult to produce a number in one place unless you produce some kind of rack on which to set them whilst the glue dries, unless you staple them and glue, or use those serrated clips that push in from the back. personally i would size them in multiples and then assemble them on that basis. paul  |
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Post by J on Apr 8, 2008 13:26:43 GMT
I used one of these X type picture frames from axminster.  I only ever made the one frame, but it's still in one piece. I carefully cut mitres on the saw, then planed to my line, and used PVA. I had the apparantly common problem of having 3 nice corners and one slightly out, but hey it was a first attempt. I'm still happy with the results and I really did mean to try some more but never quite got round to it. HTH J |
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Post by wrongnail on Apr 15, 2008 22:24:46 GMT
I used one of these X type picture frames from axminster. I only ever made the one frame, but it's still in one piece. I carefully cut mitres on the saw, then planed to my line, and used PVA. I had the apparantly common problem of having 3 nice corners and one slightly out, but hey it was a first attempt. I'm still happy with the results and I really did mean to try some more but never quite got round to it. HTH J I use one of these regularly. I have seen a design for a wooden one you could make yourself. The two halves of the X are brought together with one of those 'one-handed' pistol cramps across wooden horizontal members in the middle. (A wooden copy of the metal jig really, but without the threaded rod and wing-nut) The corner blocks are cut from timber and locate in holes bored along the arms at close, evenly spaced intervals. Effective too. John  |
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