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Picture Frames
Make your photos or pieces of art look great in one of these clever frames.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 3.8–7.3 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5x7 Front Stile | 2 | 1/4" × 2" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| 5x7 Front Rail | 2 | 1/4" × 2" × 9" | — | ☐ |
| 5x7 Back Stile | 2 | 1/4" × 2" × 7" | — | ☐ |
| 5x7 Back Rail | 2 | 1/4" × 2" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| 5x7 End Filler | 8 | 1/4" × 1/2" × 2" | — | ☐ |
| 8x10 Front Stile | 2 | 1/4" × 2" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| 8x10 Front Rail | 2 | 1/4" × 2" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| 8x10 Back Stile | 2 | 1/4" × 2" × 10" | — | ☐ |
| 8x10 Back Rail | 2 | 1/4" × 2" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| 8x10 End Filler | 8 | 1/4" × 1/2" × 2" | — | ☐ |
| 8x10 Photo Backer | 1 | 1" × 10" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| 5x7 Photo Backer | 1 | 1" × 7" × 9" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby Board (for 5x7 frame), 1/4" x 3 (2 1/2" actual width) 36" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Hobby Board (for 8x10 frame), 1/4" x 3 (2 1/2" actual width) 36" | 6 board | ☐ |
| Hardboard (enough for both frames), 1/8"-thick 24" x 24" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 4-pack picture-frame turn buttons | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sawtooth picture hanger | 1 each | ☐ |
| 7 3/8" x 9 3/8" plate glass for 5x7 frame | 1 each | ☐ |
| 10 3/8" x 12 3/8" plate glass for 8x10 frame | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.