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1. 
   pzaxtl | Dec 24, 2006 06:20am | #1

   Countersink a #4 or #6 screw into each miter then back band the entire frame with the wood or your choice -- even add a molded detail if you like.

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   citrouille | Dec 24, 2006 06:40am | #2

   You should be able to get a good enough bond with epoxy.
   For added adhesion you can wipe the mitres with acetone before gluing.

   C.

3. 
   pbww101 | Dec 24, 2006 08:22am | #3

   I use splines in the corners when I am making a frame. You could use some extra teak to hide the spline or a contasting wood to show it off.If it's a larger frame I will predrill then use a small nail in the corners. I never had one split.

   Paul

4. 
   Lataxe | Dec 24, 2006 06:18pm | #4

   Q,

   Check out thread 7112 and post 25 in particular.

   Lataxe

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   Quickstep | Dec 24, 2006 06:32pm | #5

   Can you help me figure out how to search by thread number?

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   Lataxe | Dec 24, 2006 07:08pm | #8

   Q,

   Hmm, I can't get the serch engine to search on message numbers either.

   A better approach (that will get you more pic frame threads and posts to peruse): Use the search term "v nail" and it throws up 20 posts relevant to your question.  You can then wander through the related threads at will.

   Hope this helps.

   Lataxe

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   Rich14 | Dec 24, 2006 07:57pm | #9

   The "search by message number is at the bottom of the search page.

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   Quickstep | Dec 24, 2006 09:00pm | #10

   Thanks. I didn't occur to me to page down.

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   Rich14 | Dec 24, 2006 06:56pm | #6

   Quickstep,

   Epoxy should work well on teak, also polyurethane.

   I always use splines in my frames. I glue up first using PVA glue, which holds the frame well enough until I cut the mortises, then glue up with the splines in place. The frames will never come apart or gap due to moisture changes. here's a link:

   http://forums.taunton.com/fw-knots/messages?msg=30305.34

   
   

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   Edited 12/24/2006 11:05 am ET by Rich14

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   Rich14 | Dec 24, 2006 07:06pm | #7

   I put the wrong link in my post it's corrected now.Rich