new2woodwrk Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) Just wondering those that make their own frames: Do you stock pile frames? Do you typically make the standard size frames: 8" x 10", 11" x 14" etc.and cut your scroll works to fit the frame or do you make the frames to fit the scroll works? So far most of the frame I've made have been custom to fit the size of the scroll work. A few have been "accidents" or test frames that I just kept at what ever size I ended up with and fit the cuts to the frames. But since I currently only use 1/8 and 1/4 BB ply it seems I could make standard size frames and cut the pieces to fit the frames. Thoughts? Thanks as always in advance Edited April 7, 2018 by new2woodwrk OCtoolguy and Lucky2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 The beauty of making frames is sizing the frame to fit the project, not fitting the project to fit the frame. So no, I don't stockpile frames because I don't know what I will need for the future. SCROLLSAW703, new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 How much room do you have?? they do take up valuable landscape. If you are seriously getting into projects that require frames then maybe it would be a good idea to streamline your projects to sized projects and have frame material ready for assembly at a moments notice. In other words if you are using one or two types of material for your frames, cut the sides up to standard length and store them that way. When you need a frame just pull from inventory the pieces and assemble. This will cut down on space taken up. I do not make many projects with frames o I custom make my frames when needed. new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 I don't stockpile frames, because I don't make the same thing or same size thing all that often. I want to custom fit the frame to the piece. Depending on what I have, I may use different thicknesses of stock for the cutting and/or the backer. Or I may use a mat board for the piece, all of which would change the depth of the rabbet. But probably the biggest reason is that I rarely make the same style of frame twice. Sometimes I use simple flat stock for the frame. Sometimes I build the frame up with 2 or 3 pieces to give it depth. It really depends on my mood and the look I want for the piece. new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy, JTTHECLOCKMAN and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dface Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 for custom portraits i make them to fit a standard frame. that helps me set a standard price. i am learning more on how to make frames by making them to fit the project. OCtoolguy, new2woodwrk and SCROLLSAW703 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 I make my frames as needed. I do cut and mill (cut to width, dado and router) my own frame wood vs buying molding to use. When I setup I do mill extra stock to make several. 3Dface, OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 (edited) I make (almost) all my frames to suit what I am framing and only about a third of the frames I make are for items that I have scroll-sawn. On rare occasions, I find a suitable frame for sale. I make most of the frames from rough-sawn wood that I plane and cut to size. When doing this, I often save some material for future frames Edited April 8, 2018 by Frank Pellow 3Dface, new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 I made a few frames but I found out that I could buy frames at Walmart cheaper then the wood would cost me, I use mostly 8x10 and 81/2 x 11 which is an odd size. They frames I buy at Walmart are solid Oak, and less then $5. edward new2woodwrk, 3Dface and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 I make my frames as needed. As for stocking them, no too many different and odd sizes. Also I offer different styles of frames and let me customer choose what they want before quoting the project. 3Dface, new2woodwrk, SCROLLSAW703 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 I usually buy frames and typically have 1-5 on hand. I buy them when I find them on sale at craft stores or at second hand stores. When I cut portrait type things I size them to standard frames. I typically only frame pieces that I am going to use (hang myself, give away or sell) I don't have a stock pile of framed pieces. new2woodwrk, SCROLLSAW703, Lucky2 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 2 hours ago, MrsN said: (hang myself, STOP IMMEDIATELY! DO NOT DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 I very seldom create a project that needs a frame. Most all of my projects are cut from hardwood. Usually 1/2" in thickness, or there abouts. I don't use backers, either, unless it's by customer request. I keep stock available for frames. I make custom frames for customers, cut a dado, & place the glass in them. If their frame needs a backer, I use 1/8" hardboard. My frames may be barn wood, beetle kill pine, or hard wood. One thing I've learned over the years, customers have a tendency to want to bring in some special wood they want a frame made out of for their given project. Most of the time, there ain't enough material there to make a frame, or the wood is just flat junk. I try to reason with them & explain the situation, & offer what I have in inventory as replacement. They are satisfied with the situation. OCtoolguy, new2woodwrk and 3Dface 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 I still kinda suck at making frame.....getting better..... but I make the frame to match the project. By the way Jes,...what's a pile frame???...you said "Do you stock pile frames?" Just giving you a hard time my friend!!!!! SCROLLSAW703, new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted April 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, lew said: I still kinda suck at making frame.....getting better..... but I make the frame to match the project. By the way Jes,...what's a pile frame???...you said "Do you stock pile frames?" Just giving you a hard time my friend!!!!! According to the dictionary by Merriam-Webster, America's most trusted online dictionary for English word definitions, meanings, and pronunciation: a "pile of frames" is "a target-shooting arrowhead without cutting edges " like that which is coming right at you, so DUCK! " Edited April 9, 2018 by new2woodwrk SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 2 hours ago, new2woodwrk said: According to the dictionary by Merriam-Webster, America's most trusted online dictionary for English word definitions, meanings, and pronunciation: a "pile of frames" is "a target-shooting arrowhead without cutting edges " like that which is coming right at you, so DUCK! " Well said!! SCROLLSAW703, OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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