"Lobster" wrote in message
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Am thinking of having a go at making a large-ish wooden frame for a
print that She's just bought... can't believe the cost that she was
quoted to have it supplied framed.

I was thinking of buying some lengths of moulding from Wickes, mitring
the ends and sticking them together. Is that about it? My main concern
is getting the thing square - presumably the pros have special
jigs/cramps for this. Can it be done effectively in two stages. ie
gluing diagonal corners, letting them set, then doing the other two?

Any tips or experience welcomed!

David

When I make large frames I select the moulding,maybe a lenght of fancy dado
rail? I then get some 2" x 1/2" glue and pin this to the dados back.
I glue them both together before mitering or cutting to lenght.
With my trusty Sliding mitre saw I cut the lenghts to size and then the
angles at spot on 45 degrees.
I then use a biscuit jointer to cut slots in the frame backing corners for
the biscuits and if the angles are spot on then the frame will be true and
square when gluing and slotting together, with the aid of a set square I
align the joints for true corners.