This is my setup for making round art frames for some of my wife's glasswork.
I'm trying a new design with the grain flowing radially instead of
circumferentially, all to avoid chip out and other routing challenges .


Picture 1 is the walnut frame after glue up (radial grain), and an oak frame,
both before routing


Picture 2 shows my circle jig mounted on the router table. The 1/2" pin
provides the pivot point for the wood frame.

Picture 3 shows the frame, double side taped to a square of hardboard acting
as a hub. This is mounted on the jig, ready for cutting.


Next up is a close up of the end grain after a quick trim. I was worried
about tear out and if I also needed to 'climb cut' this new design. Turns out
a standard direction of feed works nicely.


Last photo: Both the inside and outside diameters have been cut. Next step is
to cut a dado/groove recess for the artwork and back panel.

Nice photo study of your frames.
Always interesting to see how differing aspects of
technical carpentry tasks are handled.
john

"Bruce" wrote in message ...

This is my setup for making round art frames for some of my wife's
glasswork.
I'm trying a new design with the grain flowing radially instead of
circumferentially, all to avoid chip out and other routing challenges .


Picture 1 is the walnut frame after glue up (radial grain), and an oak
frame,
both before routing


Picture 2 shows my circle jig mounted on the router table. The 1/2" pin
provides the pivot point for the wood frame.

Picture 3 shows the frame, double side taped to a square of hardboard acting
as a hub. This is mounted on the jig, ready for cutting.


Next up is a close up of the end grain after a quick trim. I was worried
about tear out and if I also needed to 'climb cut' this new design. Turns
out
a standard direction of feed works nicely.


Last photo: Both the inside and outside diameters have been cut. Next step
is
to cut a dado/groove recess for the artwork and back panel.