Simple Picture Frame: Episode 1
Posted 23 May 2024
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This is a uniquely different way to make a picture frame, but Paul designed it specifically to work with hand tools. Sizing the eight components with the level of precision needed can be tricky, but two guides make the whole process quick and simple. We have dispensed with the mitres normally associated with picture frames altogether, giving these frames an assembly process and look you’ve never seen before. It’s a step-by-step process with accuracy and we walk you through every step.
Great to see on the mend, Paul … and back in the shop!
It’s good to see you back at the bench.
Great to see you back in the saddle Paul. Some time ago I made the “vertical shooting board” really love it, works better than I initially thought it would. A brilliant aid. Mine hangs on the end shelf next to my brush.
That is awesome Paul I like this method and I will give it a go. Thanks
Paul thank you very much for your lessons !!!
Us old guys have to keep our weight down and strength up. Your fitness has undoubtedly helped with healing. I’ve been worried. So happy to see you back at it.
Tell the cameraperson I loved the through the plane shot ! Never before have I had that privilege view, great job.
You’re recovery seems remarkable, good to see you doing so well.
Have you made a video or text lesson where you built that thicknessing jig, Paul? I could have missed it, I suppose… it seems very efficient.
https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/videos/thickness-planing/
Here are a couple of Paul’s offerings for a thicknessing jig
https://paulsellers.com/2018/08/thickness-planing-is-great-hand-planing-skill/
And a video:
https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/videos/thickness-planing/
Well let me say Paul you are looking great, and I am so happy you are on the mend and listening to your doctors. This is an interesting project which I think I might do as I have several pictures from NYC Central Park that have plastic frames and I think I would like to change them. I have a bunch of Maple that needs to be used up and some Cherry as well. Thanks as always Paul, man I am happy to see you are back in the shop. Thank you for keeping the rest of sane.. All the best Sir.
So glad to see you on the mend but still taking your time and not pushing yourself. Take care. Thoughts and prayers.
Paul,
I am so glad to see you back at teaching (obviously your second love, only a little behind woodworking – and family, of course). Thankful to see you letting your body heal. Is that a Golden Receiver in your picture? They can be such comforting friends. Mine is finally getting used to being in the shop with me.
Rosie is a working cocker spaniel. She comes into the workshop once a week. Sleeps during filming and finds scraps of work to chew. Rosie really loves Paul and the feeling is mutual.
Welcome back to the shop. Happy to have you back and on the road to recovery doing what you love.
Well thank you Paul and crew! It’s good to see you getting back into making again after your incident on the bike and with such a good project.
As a fellow bike enthusiast and lover of “Riding Awheel in Sunny Uplands” ( to quote famous north countryman Albert Winstanley), I never fail to be amazed, being another in my 70s, at the mindless abuse and uncaring risk cyclists continue to face. I know that some cyclists can justifiably be criticised for bad behaviour themselves, not least being selfish on the highway, so nobody is perfect. The fact that you were physically assaulted is just beyond the pale however. My best wishes for a speedy recovery and getting back to everything you most enjoy now that the careful mending is nearly complete.
Good to see you doing well and thanks for the time you dedicate to us.
Hi Paul, Thank you for your courage to get back in the shop. I myself am a retired carpenter and trainer. I have just spent 10 days in ICU following major surgery and felt like my workshop will now just gather dust. Watching your quiet determination and peaceful approach has renewed my mind and I’m planning what projects I will start as soon as I’m released and able. Day 20 in hospital has given me lots of time to follow many ideas from your videos. Thanks for your inspiration. Bruce from Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺.
Sorry to hear about the assault but glad your on the mend and back at your bench doing what you do best, all the best, and thank you for all your great projects past and future so appreciated.
I’m so glad to see that you are at work again. Thank you for showing your craftsmanship.
So heartening to see you triumph over insane assaults, sir. You’re living proof one can’t keep a good man down. The person or people who did this have to be completely oblivious to all the good you’ve done in the world. I do hope the bobbies or the Yard, whoever is handling your case apprehend them. I also hope, provided you want to, that you can confront them in a safe environment that they might learn how a true gentleman, like you, handles things in a good and decent way. At the very least, they should be ashamed of this misdeed. In the meantime, you continue to amaze me and all your followers by your example and in fact, your heroism! Wishing you the best and thanking you for all you do to bring hope and light into this world.
I am delighted to see you back at the bench, and it’s great to see you already in such good shape. I’m also glad that the assault clearly didn’t diminish your enthusiasm for teaching and sharing your expertise. Thank you for this video with references to two very useful jigs (and for the great camera work).
Sorry to hear of the incident but glad you are recovering well. I love the simplicity of this frame. I haven’t been woodworking for a while for other reasons, but the need for some frames will get me back in the shop for a while. Thanks for the video!
So sorry Paul, the world we live in today sometimes I despair. Good to know you are back at the bench.