Project Information
I had Favorited a couple of picture frame clamps one from "Mike in Wisconsin" and also "Dawn". I have several frames to build and my other sys was very frustrating to use. I decided now was the time do build my own. I basically use the sys Mike used with some minor changes. I drilled the first leg all the way through. Then I laid the first leg on top of second and drilled the first hole. I then took 1/4" dowel and inserted in hole through both legs. I then partially drilled marker holes in second leg using first leg as template so all would be the same. I then went back and finish drilling the holes. All the rest of the legs were did the same way. I cut the cross piece and countersunk the holes and used 1/4" carriage bolts and self locking nuts to attach arms. I glued and nailed a spacer piece to cross piece between the arms for support. I rounded all the corners where the legs attached to cross piece. I cut spacer pieces for legs to make same height as crossover piece as legs were mounted on top. I used 1/4" carriage bolts with regular nuts to bolt spacers thorough leg and clamp wedges. In going back and looking at Mikes sys I may later put a second cross piece on top for better support. When I am sure everything werks right I will cut the long bolts off and replace the reg nuts with wing nuts or possible do as Mike and insert nut in wood block for looks.
It is made from oak. Legs are 16" long & 1 1/2" wide, cross piece is 6" long & 1 1/2" wide, under leg spacers are 1 1/2" sq, clamp wedges are 2" sq.
It is made from oak. Legs are 16" long & 1 1/2" wide, cross piece is 6" long & 1 1/2" wide, under leg spacers are 1 1/2" sq, clamp wedges are 2" sq.