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Picture frame plans
A mitered frame with a rabbet cut for the glass. Five standard photo sizes, each with the rail lengths already worked out.
Intermediate2 hours5 sizes
4×6 picture frame
A mitered frame for a 4×6 photo, cut from 1×2 stock, with a rabbet for the glass.
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5×7 picture frame
A mitered frame for a 5×7 photo, cut from 1×2 stock, with a rabbet for the glass.
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8×10 picture frame
A mitered frame for an 8×10 photo, cut from 1×2 stock, with a rabbet for the glass.
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11×14 picture frame
A mitered frame for an 11×14 photo, cut from 1×3 stock, with a rabbet for the glass.
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16×20 picture frame
A mitered frame for a 16×20 photo, cut from 1×3 stock, with a rabbet for the glass.
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Sizes at a glance
| Plan | Size | Parts | Lumber if you buy new |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4×6 picture frame | 4×6 photo | 4 parts | 1 × 1×2 board, 3 ft |
| 5×7 picture frame | 5×7 photo | 4 parts | 1 × 1×2 board, 3 ft |
| 8×10 picture frame | 8×10 photo | 4 parts | 1 × 1×2 board, 4 ft |
| 11×14 picture frame | 11×14 photo | 4 parts | 1 × 1×3 board, 6 ft |
| 16×20 picture frame | 16×20 photo | 4 parts | 1 × 1×3 board, 8 ft |
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