"Paul Wolsko" wrote in message
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I'm not new to woodworking, but have not done a lot of picture frames. I
can construct a frame with tight angles and all that, but I have problem
when I need to secure the glass, picture and backing to the frame. I have
a few expensive tools from Rockler: a Squeeze tool that puts point into
the frams and a "point driver" that bangs them in. They work great until
it comes to the addition of a glass front.

If I'm using oak, cherry or maple (which are hard), the hand squuze tool
often slips when driving the point, causing a shock which breaks the
glass. If I use the point-driver tool, a "bang" is part of the way the
tool works, which also breaks the glass. I can't find clips, as yet, for
doing this and it's driving me nuts. I'm not a professional framer and
don't feel like taking a course, but wondering if anyone out there has any
ideas...?

Best regards,

Paul
Why are you putting the glass in before the frame is glued up? The glass
should sit in a rabbet.