How to make a different kind of picture frame.

Hi there!  I am glad you came to see what we are doing today.  Well I thought we might do an easy project.  I had some leftover pieces of wood from when we did some wainscotting in the kitchen.,  so we are going to use these.       

Supplies. and equipment

tongue and groove boards 3 or 4

wood glue

Proxxon mini table saw

Proxxon OZI/E delta sander

Ruler/straight edge \/ pencil

2 eye hooks and picture hanging wire.

The first thing I did was to measure my picture.   Then I added 3" all around.   This is the size I will need to cut my wood piece.   But first...

Let's glue some of the boards together that will yield a piece the size we need. Spread the glue onto the tongue side of the board.   Let dry well.

Over to the Proxxon mini table saw as it's time to cut this big piece to the size we need.  Remember to leave a 3" border around your picture.  

Notice I am using the extended fence that is located on the left side of the Proxxon mini table saw.

Next, I use the Proxxon mini table saw to cut 2 slats that have the tongue side intact. The slats are approx 1 1/2" wide   Our picture will slide under the tongue and this is what will hold it in place.

Everything is sanded really well using the Proxxon OZI/E delta sander.

  I centered the bottom one and glued it in place.  I clamped it down and let it dry good.

I checked the fit with the picture and glued down the top piece.

On the back I glued another slat about 1/3 of the way down and then placed 2 eyehooks on the ends then strung picture wire for hanging.  All done.

When you make it, you can paint or finish the wood.  I like the look of the naked untreated wood.

Thanks for visiting.   See ya next time.  Take care.

Thanks Proxxon.  Love your tools.   Carol

             

How to Make Farmhouse Picture Holders

 These rustic, farmhouse picture holders are as versatile as they are easy to make. They are a great way to use scraps of wood left over from other projects.

Supplies and Equipment that you'll need:

• Scrap wood
• Proxxon Bandsaw MBS/E
• Proxxon Table Saw FET
• Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E
• FolkArt Monument Gray Milk Paint

Let's make the farmhouse picture holders:

1. Gather scraps of wood—plywood, MDF, hardwood—½" to 1" thick.
   
   
   
2. Cut rectangles using the table saw. Vary the lengths and widths.
   
   
   
3. Measure and mark for the top triangle. Mark the center of the width. Mark each side equidistant from the top.
   
   
   
4. Connect the measurement marks to form a triangle. Cut away excess using the bandsaw.
   
   
   
5. Measure and mark the center width at the top of the triangle.
   
   
   
6. Using the center mark as a guide, cut the picture slot at the top of the triangle using the bandsaw.
   
   
   
7. Sand the surfaces using the disc sander.
   
   
   
8. Finish the farmhouse picture holders with a colored wash. I chose a gray wash. You'll want to test the look on a scrap. Thin the paint with water—4 parts paint to 1 part water. If you want a more solid color, then use less or no water. Apply the gray wash with a brush and immediately wipe with a rag. Let dry thoroughly. If you want more pronounced color, add more coats of the gray wash, following the apply/wipe procedure. Hint: I wore a disposal glove on the hand that was doing the wiping.
   
   
   
9. Enjoy displaying your photos in these farmhouse picture holders.
   

Carole

How to use metal to make a decorative plaque.

 Hi again.   Time for another little project.   I was reading up a little bit on some of Proxxon's tools and I found out that the micro bandsaw cuts metals.  Well, no kidding I should have known this long ago, but in my past. I dealt with a bandsaw that only cut wood. In fact, it was written all over the saw itself, "wood only", and I'm not one to argue with an ornery looking giganto bandsaw.  Finding out that I can cut metals has opened a new door.  Let's walk through it and try a small project.  

 Equipment and supplies

Thin piece of metal

masking or painters tape

Wood plaque or other backing for cutout

Proxxon micro bandsaw

small files

Proxxon OZI/E delta sander

tProxxon drill press and small drill bi

hammer

small nails..

Small piece of dowel (to make nail holder)

saw tooth picture hanger

First thing I did was to place masking tape on the front side of all my tiles and draw my design.  Bearing in mind that there can't be any inside cuts, make sure that you can enter the closed letters at some point that won't interfere with it's stability or readability.  I got my inspiration from my friend.  I asked her what she would like to see on a plaque and she told me, " Beyond Blessed".  Guess who gets the plaque when it is finished.    In the picture above you can see the progress I was making cutting out the saying.   PLEASE MIND YOUR FINGERS-  This cutting requires some up close holding.  Nope, the red on the letters is not blood, it is where I marked the way in to the closed areas.  I guess I should have used green or blue paint.  The Proxxon micro scroll saw cuts easily into this thin metal.  Another word of warning.  Please wear eye protection.  You surely don't need a metal splinter in your eye.  

This is what I wear when there is any danger of eye injury.

Here is how it turned out.

I sand it a little bit using the OZI/E delta sander.  This makes it shiny.

Now over to the Proxxon mini drill press to make some holes.

I want to use a lot of nails as a decorative feature. 

Now lets nail it to our wood piece.  Oh but the nails are too small to hold.   Hint- make this (below).  Take a dowel or small piece of wood and drill a small hole about 1" up that will hold the nail you are going to use.  Make a cut from the end of the dowel to the small hole.  (It doesn't have to be pretty)

Nail holder!  Lightly tap the nail to get it started and pull out the dowel.  Finish tapping in your nail.

Add a picture holder to the back and it's done.  

Give it to someone you love.  

Thanks for visiting.  Come back again and meanwhile play safe

Carol