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How to Get Perfect Corner Joints When Building a Picture Frame

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

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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Can You Use a Hardwood V-Nail on a Softwood Frame?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

When it comes to joining picture frames with V-nails, one of the most common questions we get here is whether a hardwood V-nail can be used to join softwood frames. It makes senses if you think about it. If a … Continue reading →

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Tips for Using the Logan Pro Joiner

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

One of the most difficult things to accomplish in picture framing is the clean, accurate joining of frame corners. Regardless of the equipment, frame joining can be challenging because it requires the bringing together of eight miter faces, each of … Continue reading →

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The Types of Wood Used in Making Picture Frames

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

The picture framing industry has long sought to provide its customers good value as well as a range of high quality mouldings. To do so, it has sourced wood harvested from a wide variety of trees. Broadly speaking, however, picture … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Framing

How to Get Perfect Corner Joints When Building a Picture Frame

Can You Use a Hardwood V-Nail on a Softwood Frame?

Tips for Using the Logan Pro Joiner

The Types of Wood Used in Making Picture Frames

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