Picture frame miter clamp

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I have those clamps but I like to use biscuits on my picture frames and do one corner at one time I just hold them tight for a few minutes then move to the next one it’s a lot faster than trying to work those clamps.

Check out the ones I did.

Take a look at these from Lee Valley. Even is they are cheap (clearance) they are great. Once clamped, you can let the glue dry or you can pin the corners with a pneumatic nailer. Since I own four of them, a frame is done is minutes.

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=62624&cat=1,44047

Best,

Serge

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Bricofleur…I have those and they don’t work that well.

Serge I was looking at your www.space what do you call those red clamps,they seems to work very well.

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These clamps are excellent. Very stable and quick. They are pricy which is why I only have one.

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They are Bessey K-Body clamps. I own the discontinued model. Take a look at the new ones from Lee Valley.

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=60315&cat=1,43838,43844

Pricy also, but very effective. But for miters, I rely on the corner clamps I posted earlier. If I were doing lots of miters, I would go for the one Rob Brown posted, which I believe are also made by Bessey.

Best,

Serge

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Merci Serge

There is a cast iron frame holder by the same company that makes that guillotine that shaves paper thin slices of frames to match them up, I’ve seen them used in professional frame shops. I am not sure who carries them now but I think Rockler did carry them both and they weren’t that spendy. I have some of the above clamps and also use a home made jig of 2×4’s attached to 3/4” sheet stock that are aligned in an accurate 90 degree configuration with a space between the boards to allow pinning, . You can then rotate the frame and add another side until you are done. You have to be sure your pieces are cut accurately and check diagonally for accuracy. I’ve used this jig for picture frames, doors, boxes, cabinets and special table tops. Works well.

-- jack -- ...measure once, curse twice!

I made the corners and bought the strap from one of the car supplies stores…they come in a variety of lengths and strengths…this one is 1½” wide and 12’ long…

niki

niki…you have a great jig.
noto….your right exact 45*.
I use regular biscuits.

Here is another easy way using parallel clamps and corners blocks. My corner blocks are made from ¾” plywood. I use Bessey K-blocks to support the corner blocks but any shopmade riser blocks will do.

Niki – I like the dowels at both ends of your measuring sticks. Clever !

Best,

Serge

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Thanks all for the feedback.

It is much appreciated.

Rob

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