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Tools & Techniques > Woodworking > How to Make Picture Frames

Learn how to make your own picture frame using solid poplar wood.

Make a gluing jig to position each mitered corner of the frame pieces. Use a heavy piece of particleboard or MDF as a base for the jig, and mount a secondary piece that is exactly square. Screw it to the surface of the base. Test the pieces to see how well the corners join. If your miters end up with slight gaps on the finished surface, you may need to plane them slightly or use wood putty to fill them.
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