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ASSEMBLING CHOPPED WOOD FRAME

 

You could be a brain surgeon if people would let you practice!

The cut frames we ship have a groove cut in the back and enclosed you will find some plastic wedges.  Since you don't have expensive picture framing vises this is the most accurate and easy way to assemble frames.

Multiple frames will have the sizes wrapped together and they will not be paired. Since they are all cut and grooved at the same time you should have no problem getting an acceptable frame assembled.

SUPPLIES
1)  glue, wood glue or even white glue
2)  Flat surface to layout frame, WITH a cover to protect the table top, DO NOT GLUE YOUR FRM TO YOUR DINNING ROOM TABLE.
3)  Something to tap with. Be careful if you use a hammer DON'T MESS UP THE MOLDING.  Put a
thick cover over the molding then light tap and most of the time just pressure with your hands will be enough
4)  Waxed paper under the corner is good
5)   A lightly damp cloth or paper towel to wipe away excess glue.
6)   Wait for it to dry.

ASSEMBLY
1)   Lay out the frame in order of assembly, note the holes and the wedges
2)   Be sure you have enough room and you need to work fairly fast
3)   Working with the frame face down and holes up add glue and wedges in each corner. Be sure to have
a waxed paper under the corners.  And don't use a lot of glue so you get "squash out". (that the technical term)

4)   As soon as all corners have glue and wedges installed,  turn the frame face up and
If the frame is large be sure to have someone handle to help you flip it over.
The back edge is not as important as the front.
5)   Wipe away any excess glue, check that corners are even on the top. (your fingers will feel any difference before your eyes will detect it) and let frame corners dry.  Overnight is best,
but at least an hour or two.

NOTE:  If you break the corners before they are dry they will not line up again unless they are disassembled and glue is shaved off.

You are now ready to put your art work into this new frame you just built.  COOL.....

Now you can go to Installing Art into your Frame

 

       
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