Table Saw Miter Sled For Picture Frames

If you re cutting stock that is a mitered corner that wraps like the base molding i did for my desk the sled doesn t really work for that.

Table saw miter sled for picture frames. Once this jig is made there isn t any setup time. 46 on the sled gold t square thus the table overhang at the front side of the saw table is 42 14 28. With your rough cut section of molding secured to the short fence miter the right hand end. It is especially noticeable when trying to make a nice tight fitting picture frame.

With this table saw jig you can cut eight perfect miters for a picture frame with zero recuts. When making the sled you are utilizing a perfect 90 degree corner to reference your cuts off of. Move the molding to the long fence using the ruler to establish the desired length. Picture frames are not measured by the inside or outside length but by the rabbit so if your artwork or matte is 5x7 we can set the stop to create a frame for that exact size.

Simply set the jig on the table saw and start cutting. Grain and color are important. This sled covers both of those issues as well as it allows for larger picture frames than a traditional miter sled stop system. With this technique the frame is mitered and glued when the stock still has its square profile.

If you should err you still will be able to cut the longer piece into a shorter side. That makes building a picture frame much easier. A miter is a joint made between two boards typi. Build this inexpensive table saw miter sled in less than an hour and use it to cut perfect miters every time.

When i started work on a frame for a mirror i quickly realized i need a reliable way to cut perfect miters. The two main benefits of a miter sled are speed and accuracy. This miter sled jig can aid in both those woodworking. Miter cutting on the table saw is a common task especially if you are making boxes or picture frames.

Mitering and gluing odd shaped picture frame molding can be a struggle. We walk you through the easy step by step how to so you can add this miter sled to your woodworking arsenal. In my experience i have found getting perfect 45 degree miters on a miter saw a huge pain in the butt. Using your miter sled when cutting frame molding always cut the longer sides first.

This also works well for small framed table tops.