WALL HUNG PHOTO FRAME

Instructions

1. 1CUT THE STILES AND RAILS

   This build is for 4 frames Used a 3/4" x 5" x 48" curly maple board from a national woodworking and hardware supplier Cut (8) 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 10 5/8" stiles Cut (8) 3/4" x 1 5/8" rails

   

2. 2ADD CHAMFERS TO STILES AND RAILS

   Using a 45 degree router bit add a 1/16" chamfer to the short ends of the 5 1/8" rails and to the inward side of the 10 5/8" stiles Also using a 45 degree router bit a 1/8" chamfer to the styles and rails as shown

   

3. 3DRILL THE RAILS

   Using your Kreg pocket hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes at the ends of each rail as shown

   

4. 4ASSEMBLE THE RAILS AND STILES

   Now you can position the rails against the stiles as shown—inset 1/4" from the ends, and then attach the rails using 1 1/4" fine-thread pocket hole screws.

   

5. 5CUT THE STOPS

   • Cut two horizontal stops and two vertical stops for each frame to length from 1/4" square dowels, as shown in the cutting diagram.
   • Measure your frame opening carefully at cut the dowels so they have a snug fit.
   • Start with the horizontal stops, fitting them between the stiles.
   • Then proceed to the vertical stops, fitting them between the horizontal stops.

   

6. 6FINISH THE STOPS BEFORE ASSEMBLY

   Color the stops with a black spray paint and then let the stops dry thoroughly. It’s much easier to do this before you attach them to the frame.

7. 7INSTALL THE STOPS

   • Use a 5" x 7" x 1/8" hardboard spacer. This will be used to help position the stops.
   • Place the spacer frame face-down on a flat surface.
   • Apply a very thin bead of glue to the horizontal stops and glue them in place first. Try to avoid having glue squeeze out and make sure the stops are resting against the spacer.
   • Then glue in the vertical stops the same way. Use masking tape or small clamps to hold the stops in place while the glue dries. Scrape away any squeezed-out glue just after it begins to harden, but before it dries completely.

   

8. 8CUT THE BACKER

   Cut the backer to size from 1/4" basswood. Sand the edges smooth.

   

9. 9FINISH THE FRAME AND BACKER

   I used (3) coats of Danish Oil, and (3) coats of a wipe on poly finish. I also apply a spray coat of sealer after the poly finish. I followed the steps shown in the video in the 'extra' section for applying the Danish Oil

   

10. 10ADD HARDWARE - GLASS MAT AND BACKER

    install the saw tooth picture hangers and turn buttons. See 'extra' section for availability of hangers and turn buttons. Install a 1/8" x 5" x 7" thick single-strength glass cut to fit the frame. Note that the glass dimensions are just slightly smaller than the opening in the frame. Install a mat if using a 4" x 6" photo. I used a 5" x 7" mat. Or just install a 5" x 7" photo in the frame. I also added (4) rubber bumpers at the corners to protect the wall.