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Make a Picture Frame - Part 1



Watch and learn how to make a picture frame with diamond inlay banding. In Part 1 of this woodworking series the woodworker demonstrates of to use a mallet and a chisel to create the mortises of the decorative wooden pyramids. This hand tool work takes place at each miter joint of the picture frame. Once the mortises are made, the woodworker will then have a reference points of where the diamond wood inlay banding will begin and finish.

The wooden pyramids are not glued in at this time. They are only set in place temporarily so that the inlay banding can be accurately measured and fit. The inlay bandings are cut at the band saw and a controlled cut is made with the aid of a band saw cross cut sled. Each cut end of the inlay banding is sanded cleanly prior to be glued into place.

Once all the diamond inlay bandings are cut to length, they are then lightly sanded on their sides if need be so that a good, tight fit can be accomplished. White glue is then carefully applied to the underside of the banding and onto the dado. The inlay banding is now pressed into position. Cauls lined with clear, plastic packaging tape are then laid on each banding and tightly clamped until the glue has time to set.

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Nice touch making a NEW frame from a slightly modified OLD frame…
... showing how easy & flexible the process can be… to get different looks.

COOL Technique… Job.

Thank you.
 
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Bob, you won't believe how much pleasure I get from watching your videos. Perhaps it is the enjoyment we all get from watching others at work - which is why nowadays sensible construction sites have 'windows' int their fences for the general public to see what is going on - or just the delight in seeing the care and attention you bring to what you do.

Certainly, as soon as I see 'The Apprentice and Journeyman' logo on the LJ's video list I know I'm in for a treat, and I click on the 'start' button with great anticipation.
 
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DJ…
Thanks for taking a look & commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video of this project. Stay tuned for more.
You're welcome.

Don Johnson…
This is a great compliment & I am grateful.

Not too long ago you asked me to show some finished projects with the inlay banding. As you recall, many of my previous videos showed how to make a number of different inlay bandings.

When creating a how to video my goal is to simply show the viewer how it is done. In a more subtle way, my goal is to present the material to the viewer as if they are the one creating the project. The viewer has their own thoughts & as a result their imagination can fill in the story.

Please excuse me while I print your comment and pin it on my bulletin board as a reminder.
 
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Ken90712…
You're right. Matching the inlay banding to the center of each opening will allow for the inlay banding to be symmetrical and to have a balanced appearance. In the case of the diamond wood inlay banding of this picture frame, decorative wooden pyramids are inlaid at the corners to provide a "break" for the inlay banding pattern.

Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts.
 
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