New frame idea?

[EIEIO]

This frame is very simple to make - 2 rectangles of 1/4" BB Ply glued together to form the ledge for the picture.

This picture is 5x7. The back shot shows the rectangle cut from the back used to close the hole. The glass is cut from a 12"x36" piece of single strength window glass ($6.90 at Lowes). Back piece is 6x8 with 5x7 interior cut. Front piece is 5.5x7.5 with 4.5x6.5 interior cut. The back has red mahogany stain for mount on a light colored wall. Both are spray lacquered. If you will be mounting on a dark colored wall, swap the colors to leave a light outline.

Still thinking about the hang or stand method.

[Fab4]

Hi EIEIO:
New frame idea
Simple and does what it's intended to do
I would try one hanger in the center of the smaller frame
Right over the tape
Thanks for posting this for us to see
Fab4

[Al W]

Not a bad idea Ray.  Will keep this in mind for one of the future projects.

Al

[frankorona]

Excellent work, looks wonderful, thanks for sharing.

[chelcass]

Great idea Ray, thanks for showing us how you did this.

[Martin]

Great idea, Ray. It'll come in handy when the charity shops don't have any frames the right size, and if I put the small frame at the back, it's a great use for all the crappy 6mm plywood I've got.

Martin.

[EIEIO]

Great idea, Ray. It'll come in handy when the charity shops don't have any frames the right size, and if I put the small frame at the back, it's a great use for all the crappy 6mm plywood I've got.

Martin.

Using cheaper ply for the back rectangle is a danged good idea - I had not thought of that.

For that matter, I guess the back layer could be made from 4 thin strips glued to the front piece. That would still give the picture pocket but use less material. When I made mine, I used the back cutout as the back (covering the picture) but with the glass installed, that cover sticks out by the glass thickness. Cardboard or a thinner piece of ply would work as well.

The front section could also be a nice place to cut some text that goes with the picture. 

[Marcellarius]

frame looks great, only a question on what tape you use at the back, do you have any experience how long this will stay good?
had done a similar kind of way using tape and after 1,5-2 years all came loose. glue was finished sticking....

[EIEIO]

frame looks great, only a question on what tape you use at the back, do you have any experience how long this will stay good?
had done a similar kind of way using tape and after 1,5-2 years all came loose. glue was finished sticking....

Good point Marcel. The tape is just blue painter's tape - temporary while I figure out how to attach the wall hanger/shelf stand. On some other frames I cut small strips of 1/8"BB Ply (1/4" x 1"), drilled a hole in one end, and screwed into the frame as a keeper. There's not much material to screw into on this frame, so I'm still thinking about it. 

[Martin]

If it's reasonably certain the picture won't be coming out again, why not use wood glue?

Martin.

[Russ C]

Nice work and different. Don't think I have seen a frame like this before. 

[EIEIO]

If it's reasonably certain the picture won't be coming out again, why not use wood glue?

Martin.

Good thought but you'd be edge gluing the back cover to the back rectangle (the picture is under there). Maybe a bead of silicone around the seam? That could be cut if needed to open the back at some time.

[phantom scroller]

Very good idea Ray, just a thought what about hot melt glue from a glue gun, easy to cut out if you need to part it.

Roly

[EIEIO]

Very good idea Ray, just a thought what about hot melt glue from a glue gun, easy to cut out if you need to part it.

Roly

Phantom - hot glue gun also sounds like a good idea, but I don't have much experience with those. I'd spoken to a guy that makes stained glass pieces and he told me that people use silicone to attach one of his pieces to a bigger window. Then they cut the silicone to remove it when they move or if the window glass gets broken.   

[phantom scroller]

Yes Ray it's also good for stacking patterns for cutting and easy to separate but strong enough to how together for cutting.

It not silicone it's a form of thermoplastic in a stick form which cools quickly and sets, where as silicone take forever to dry lol  .
Try it out you might find more uses for it as I did when waiting for other glues to dry a bit of hot melt will act as a clamp.

Roly