How to Make Picture Frames: 12 Simple to Stylish Projects from the Experts at American Woodworker (Fox Chapel Publishing) Matting, Mounting, Router Moldings, Table Saw Frames without Jigs, and More

only skimmed it so far but like what i see. the thing i always look for is a different way to do things, this book shows methods with table saw ,router,hand tools ,bandsaw . so what ever you have or use they probably is a project for you or one that is easily adapted to your tool. now i know a frame at is simplest is just good square joints, but the book still expands ideas and that is what a book should do. you know its a book with a lot of picture when you wife earmarks pages and tells you where this frame would look good. so again i rate it very good as book a instructional aid and as a marital aid

I rely on these reviews quite a bit, so I wanted to add my views to the discussion on American Woodworker’s book on Picture Frames. I found it to be excellent, but I have made a lot of frames already and have all the skills necessary to make the cabinetry for our new kitchen to be, a project currently in progress. Others have pointed out that this book is not for beginners, and they’re right. Some 18 years ago I wanted to get a basic book on framing and matting. This is the book I chose: “Home Book of Picture Framing” by Kenn Oberrecht. I was a cabinetmaker even then, so I mostly wanted that book for the instruction on matting. Oberrecht’s book used Alto mat cutters, which I think are no longer being made. Logan seems to be the one used these days, but the advice given on cutting mats and choosing colors and the basic process for matting is pretty much the same. I personally like the Alto mat cutter, but I never tried Logan, so I can’t really say one is superior to the other. But the main point in this is that those who want basic instruction on how to make picture frames will find it in Oberrecht’s book. He explains any number of methods for frames, starting with simply buying molding and cutting it up for frames. But for those who are more advanced woodworkers, American Woodworker has put together a wonderful book. I expect to use a number of the frames featured here. Also, for those who may not be aware of that, the router bits they use are all sold by Eagle America. Amazon has a set of five picture framing bits from Eagle that I purchased some time back and used for my own frames. They’re wonderful bits, and I recommend them. https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-America-199-1655-Picture-Mirror/dp/B013DIKLHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550589287&sr=8-1&keywords=Picture+Frame+And+Mirror+Bits++by+EAGLE

This book is a nice idea book for frame makers. It's a bit router-centric and there is a section on router-made frame stock that shows stock cross-sections and describes how to make the cuts in order - very helpful for router-users. There is also on section on how to make a variety of helpful jigs to assist in frame-making. I have my own slightly different versions of a few of these jigs, but may modify mine and build a few more based on the guidance in this book. The book falls short on a few pretty important aspects of frame making. There is virtually no discussion on sanding, staining, or finishing frames, nor is there any guidance on gluing mitered corners or ripping and gluing corner splines, things I have found in my experience to be easier said than done easily and neatly.

This book is exactly what I have been looking for. It tells how to use a router and a tablesaw to make your own picture frame mouldings it also has lots of design ideas from fairly complex mouldings to some very simple ones. There is even a chapter on how to make an oval frame. It also give plans and instructions on making the jigs and fixtures you need to do a quality job I am an artist and buying ready made frames and especially buying custom frames gets expensive. Even. Using frame moulding and cutting it myself will still cost $40 or $50 per frame. I want to be able to make my own frames from scratch. One thing about the book that everyone should be aware of. This is not for a beginner in using a router and tablesaw. You need to already know how to use these tools. If that is the case, then this book will give you lots of great ideas!

The book layout is strange and not very intuitive. It gives some good examples but I feel there must be better books out there.

Hubby loved this book. Said it had good detail and pictures with explanations.

This book has both a collection of interesting, beautiful frame ideas, but excellent, simple instructions how to make these from commonly available tools and materials. Their approach saves a lot of money over expensive single-purpose router bits or even more expensive pre-fabricated frame stock. I took one I particularly liked and scaled it up to frame a large mirror over the vanity with excellent results, using wood and a cove bit I already had.

I have several books on making picture frames. This one is by far the most useful, especially if you have access to a table saw and router.

A really great book to understand how to frame picture!!

Only red part of it

Good read expensive hobby

This book is short, expensive but worth it! There are some excellent ideas for creating moldings and jigs for assembly.The illustrations are top quality.