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Picture Framing BASICS

As a woodworker, it’s tough to buy pre-made picture frames or shell out big bucks at the custom-framing shop—especially when you have so much nice wood lying around. Making frames yourself not only saves money but also lets you personalize your pictures.

Despite the seemingly simple joinery, however, picture framing can be intimidating in its own way. The decorative aspect is easy, as there are lots of wonderful details you can create on a router table, table saw, or even bandsaw, and the miter joints carry them beautifully around the frame. But perfect miters

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