Hi everyone! This is part 3 of building my trade sign. This is the final step aside from painting it, which will come at a later time. Follow along with me and I'll show you how I built the frame.
Supplies:
Clamps
Wood Glue
Brad Nailer and Brads
Pine Trim Molding
First, I needed to cut, glue and clamp the trim across the curved top of the sign. Using the 6table saw I cut a length of trim with excess on both sides. Knowing that this piece had to be flexible, I needed to soak it in water. I wish I had taken a photo, but I forgot. I soaked it in our pool for two hours. Removed it and bent it across the top curve. Using clamps, I held it in place till it dried.
Once it was dry, I removed it. I cut it to size with a tiny bit extra. I then glued it and re-clamped it. Next came the sides. I held a piece of trim up to figure the angle I needed to cut it. I wanted that piece to slide up under the top trim. I marked it and cut the angle with the band saw. Checked for length and trimmed using the table saw. I applied glue and attached the side. I repeated for the other side.
I measured and cut the bottom trim. When all the pieces were glued, I used the brad nailer and brads to secure everything.
Lastly, I used the Belt Sander to sand off each corner for a perfect fit.
My project is complete, except for painting. That's coming at a later date. I'll be sure to post a picture when its painted! Thanks for following along :-)
Colleen
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