I’m wanting to make some frames this summer, and I’d love to learn how from someone who knows what they’re doing (and it’s more fun doing things with other people than fighting through it myself.)
If anyone felt like teaching a class, I’d love to take it 
Thanks!
Sarah
I’ve actually been looking at teaching a class. Now that I know there’s at least one person interested, I’ll give it a more serious look 
Thank you!
I would be interested as well!
@zacharymarkson be aware that you might need to build an accurate frame sled for the Saw Stop prior to offering this class. Most of the sleds are way too loose for precision work like this. The miter saw isn’t going to allow for the registration required.
I’d be interested!
I’d be curious. I’ve made a couple in the past, some better than others. Wouldn’t mind seeing how others do it.
Speaking from 30+ years of experience as a picture framer regarding the equipment at DMS:
The Festool mitre saw is more than capable when it’s in working order, and can still be persuaded into producing useable joints when it’s in a degraded state.
A decent hand saw and miter box will also work for 90 degree corner joints.
The woodshop has a single picture frame vice that works just fine for assembly. Best to bring your own nail gun and nails as the DMS ones are not in the best shape & usually lack any nails.
Creative arts has one or two mat cutters that can cut somewhat acceptable mats. You will have to bring in your own blades, & will probably have to clean/lubricate the guide bar. You should also practice cuts on scrap before making your final cuts because the cutting head has a lot of slop/wiggle that can cause bad hooks or curves in the cut edges.
@Hardsuit, Thanks for this detailed and thought out response. I found it really helpful in pointing out the issues I need to think about related to doing these types of projects. Greatly appreciated.
Laser does great for mat cutting as well. Used that for my last two.
Laser is great for mat cutting depending on the desired look. laser leaves a darkened edge.
The bevel cut on traditional mats or 8 ply mats can give an image, photo or ‘artwork’ an outstanding look that a traditional mat cutter can give (in my case - I use a computerized mat cutter -Thankfully).
Below are couple of “just for fun” projects.
The 2 blind guys fishing mat was cut via a DMS laser - the other two were from misc scrap in my frame shop with one of my computerized mat cutters with the white and coloured bevels showing.
The katy railroad was something I donated for one of their fundraising events.
The Festool miter saw has moved on to greener pastures… we are getting a 12” Makita in its place…
Noted. The Makita should be just fine as well, plenty of shops use chop saws like that as their main machine to cut mouldings.
Definitely interested
