Anyone building their own frames?

philbaum · 10-05-2009, 01:31 PM

Anyone know of an "adequate" manual V-nailer/underpinner i can buy for low production rate of frames. I don't plan on using anything but soft woods such as pine or basswood.

I've been able to sell a number of my framed prints the last 18 months by using wood frames built by my brother using biscuits/adhesive, but i think thats too much work for the long term.

It seems like manual underpinners can be used without adhesives, but prices seem to be over $500. I'm not exactly ruling that out, but if there is something cheaper????

Thanks for any ideas/experiences.

Note: Excuse me, this probably belongs in the "Everything Else" forum. i think only mods can fix that :-)

*PeterAM* · 10-05-2009, 03:44 PM

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*Ratmagiclady* · 10-05-2009, 07:40 PM

I'm just planning on using corner clamps, glue, brads, and putty, but I have those skills.

Might get fancier when I can have a workshop, and maybe do more than my own work....which leads to the question: what do you have already?

philbaum · 10-06-2009, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by Ratmagiclady

I'm just planning on using corner clamps, glue, brads, and putty, but I have those skills.

Might get fancier when I can have a workshop, and maybe do more than my own work....which leads to the question: what do you have already?

I have some of the woodworking stuff, a chop saw, router, radial arm saw and some clamps. I have a pnuematic brad gun that i may use, now that you mention it. I saw a youtube video on frame assembly where someone was drilling pilot holes and using nails/brads effectively the "old-fashioned" way.