dsiner Loc: Kent, WA

Thinking about doing some framing but it is difficult without the right tools. Anyone know where to find this stuff? I searched the Internet but got so much cr.. back I gave up.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Are you planning on standard sizes, and simple frames? I ask because I purchase 13x19-inch frames at half price from Aaron Brothers, when offered several times each year.

Framed print sale to John Ratzenburger

dsiner Loc: Kent, WA

Probably standard dives but I have access to a lot of old wood, barns, commercial buildings etc. So I want to mill the wood into frames.

dsiner Loc: Kent, WA

Sizes not dives, I just can't type on mobile devices

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Decades ago I cut & mitered old boards (complete with knotholes), but each project required more time than I wanted to commit. Custom frames were popular among family, who realized the significance of salvaged boards from antique Colorado mines, Colorado ghost towns, and old California barns. For public sale, custom/specialty frames are just not worth the time required.

dsiner Loc: Kent, WA

Well I probably will be retiring soon and want to frame and sell my pictures. Every place I check around Seattle wants tons of money for frames. Too much IT money around here. Lots of stuff is over priced. I figured I could make a few bucks if I framed them myself.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Not a bad idea! Make sure you use a calibrated miter saw for precise 45-degree cuts.

dsiner Loc: Kent, WA

That's one of the things I'm looking for. Need some hints on where to find one. Box stores don't carry them.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

alby Loc: very eastern pa.

and get the BEST 90 degree clamp you can find, not the ones found in hobby stores . the ones i use are close to $100 but can be found cheaper with some extra work. makes the job much easier. but is still time consuming. miter trimmers (guillotine) put perfect 45's on wood frames and much smoother corners. i cut my own glass (easier than it looks) with the minimal setup. matting is not real hard either but very exacting. .... have fun

BlackRipleyDog

I fabricate my own square-edged basic frames from pine and here is a list of equipment and materials I use and sources;
10" Delta Table saw on rolling base frame- motor setup for 220 volts (you need the extra power when ripping hardwood and dado'ing) - probably a higher-end contractor supply house and the safety push sticks and handles. Plus a stock roller stand to support the materials as it leaves the table saw.
Irwin Marples 10" 80 tooth saw blade - for real smooth edges when ripping stock - minimal sanding -Lowes (One of your crown jewels and not to be used for regular work; instead use a good Diablo blade from Home Depot)
Hitachi 8 1/4" compound sliding miter saw - shop around
Diablo blades - Home Depot (highest tooth count possible)
Freud Stacked Dado set - will cut a dado up to 3/4" - Home Depot (and the required red steel bezel plate that fits around the dado set while in the saw - Also Delta)
Quick Release Frame Clamp set - Rockler
3/8" and 3/4" Hardwood and softwood V-Nails and hand tool for the miter joints - Rockler and Hobby Lobby
Corner joinery V-Nail clamp and driver (option over doing it yourself with a hammer) - Hobby Lobby (kind of expensive but check their website for weekly 40% off coupons on your phone)
Porter Cable brad nailer and compressor - Home Depot (don't have to use as much since I started using V-Nails)
Rigid 5" random orbital VS sander - hook and loop pad - 80, 120, 220 and 320 grit disks - Home Depot
Gorilla White wood glue - any hardware store
Rust-OLeum Laquer Spray Paint - Home Depot
Pine - absolutely pristine knot-free 1x6 stock (I get three, inch and a half strips from a 1x6x8') - my local (non-big box) lumber yard. Home Depot and Lowes never saw a knotty board they did not like.
Locate a hardware store that has a relationship with a saw sharpener to keep the blades and dado set in top shape. You will need that even more so if you are working with reclaimed materials.
A lot I know, but I have very specific requirements and I have built this up over many years including my time in the construction trades.

GC-FineArt Loc: WDC

Check out Framing4yourself. Not the cheapest place around but they do have a wide variety of framing tools and supplies for everyone from the scratch builder to someone who just wants to mat a few items. There’s a helpful tutorial section as well.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Do you mean constructing your own frames? I've made several, and it takes time - and a table saw. There are lots of online how-to videos, but you still have to improvise. I got oak boards and routed them and then cut them to length, etc. It would be easier and faster to bring it to a local framer. Michael's does nice framing.

NewEnglandPhotoguy Loc: Chelmsford, MA

You can get everything you need from: http://www.jerrysartarama.com/

russjc001 Loc: South Carolina

Check if you have a Hobby Lobby near you. They have reasonably priced frames and frequent 50% off sales.