"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!

I found it really easy to do.
The tricky bit is getting the sides equal in length so always cut the
opposites sides together in pairs.
That way if you are a few mm out the frame will still look square.

I just use those car ratchet ties to secure the frame after gluing. It does
a great job although you can get dedicated tools for it.
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...13224&ts=93655

http://www.clubframeco.com/ has all you need to know in its FAQ

http://www.lionpic.co.uk/

Steven.