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Marco Cecala

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Subject : MDF Construction for Picture Frames
Posted : 2010-05-23 5:58 PM
Post #36039

I am going to start working on some veneered picture frames and have a question.

What is the best way to join mdf to make a frame? I just realized I have never done it before and would like to hear of any experience.

I am considering half lap, butt joint with pocket screws or Gorilla Glue with no mechanical fasteners.

Thanks for the help.


 
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Jason

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Subject : RE: MDF Construction for Picture Frames
Posted : 2010-05-24 7:58 AM
Post #36041 - In reply to #36039

Hey Marco,

I like the idea of a half lap construction. Any time I've used a mechanical fastener on MDF there was always a risk of creating a bulge on the other surface, even after predrilling. The half lap joint will offer more glue surface and be more likely to keep the surfaces flush.
That's my 2 cents.

Good luck Marco!


 
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Tom Eaves

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Subject : RE: MDF Construction for Picture Frames
Posted : 2010-05-24 2:58 PM
Post #36044 - In reply to #36041

Marco,
Reading your post; the frames are going to be flat as there’s no profile, am I right? If this is the case I would not be worried about jointing the mdf for there would be no joints! I would cut my veneer to the frame sizes, cut the 45s tape and press and after it’s dry, trim the outside and cut out the middle. Add the edging and your done. I do this all the time and you don’t have to worry about the joints opening up. Of course this is the simplified version. Tom




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