Monthly Archives: June 2012

How to Get Perfect Corner Joints When Building a Picture Frame

Building a picture frame consists of five steps: sawing, sanding, gluing, clamping and nailing.  The proper sequence is evident.  But the time taken at each step may not be, which is one of the reason novice framers struggle to get … Continue reading

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Trends in Matting Design

Grace and subtlety are the watchwords when it comes to designs in matting today.  The trend is decidedly away from the flamboyant embellishments of previous decades toward a striking yet subdued expression that finds its greatest expression in larger, thicker … Continue reading

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Tips for Using the Logan Oval and Circle Mat Cutter

The Logan Oval and Circle Mat Cutter operates independently of any other mat cutter and cuts ovals from 3″x 4-1/2″ up to 20″ x 23″ and circles from 4″ to 20″. The following step by step procedures can be treated … Continue reading

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