How To Cut A Picture Frame In Under 4 Minutes
Cutting A Precision Picture Frame Real Time Video (Under 4 Minutes!) On the right is a video showing the real time speed of the EZ Speedy Fence System. We use the DeWalt Miter Saw to cut a picture frame in under 4 minutes. And we set two Flip-Away Stops with precise dimensions.
Watch the video below to get an in depth explanation of all our steps we use to cut a picture frame with a miter saw and the EZ Speedy Fence |
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How To Cut A Picture Frame Explanation Video
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In this video we show you ever step we would do when cutting a picture frame. We also stop to explain every step and why we find using our products gives you an advantage when using a DeWalt Miter Saw.
At (1:15) We show you how to re calibrate the EZ Speedy Zero Clearance Fence when you change the angle of the DeWalt Miter Saw from 90 to 45 degrees. Keeping the Zero Clearance Fence tight to the saw kerf allows you to continue hooking your tape to set your stop at any angle. (2:15) We set 2 Flip-Away Stops slightly over our finish dimension. This will allow us to cut parallelograms at two different lengths. We always set our stops slightly over our finish dimension because we can micro-adjust our stop in. |
(2:30) We bump the tape against the stop and measure to the edge of the Zero Clearance Fence. Having the Zero Clearance Fence installed and calibrated to our angle allows us to quickly set a stop by bumping the tape against the stop and measuring to the fence. Or for longer dimensions we can hook the Zero Clearance and measure to the stop. We set one Flip-Stop at 14" and another Flip-Stop at 18"
(3:20) We make the initial miter cut on our DeWalt Miter Saw. Haveing the Zero Clearance Insert and Fence reduced material tear out by providing maximum support on both sides of the blade.
(3:35) We shuttle the wood to the Flip-Away Stop set for the long dimension and make two long pieces. There is no need to measure these parts. This will save you time. We set this stop oversize, so when we make the second cut on our parts we will measure and micro adjust the Flip-Away Stops in to the final dimension.
(4:03) We flip our short dimension Flip-Away Stop into play. This is why having two or more Flip-Stops is such a huge time saver for your miter saw set ups. You can use a Flip-Stop for every one of your dimensions and micro adjust each one into size too! Once you set a stop, that dimension is there for the whole job and can be flipped in and out of the way. Our Flip-Away has a T-Nut that can be dropped into the top of the rail. This allows you to put a Flip-Away in-between other Flip-Aways. This allows more than one person to use the same saw at the job site too. Every woodworker labels their Flip-Away and flips it out of the way when not in use!
(5:15) We change the angle of the DeWalt Miter Saw to 45 degrees on the other side. You can see here how much change there is with the path of the saw blade in relation to the Zero Clearance Fence. If we started to cut right away we would cut right into our Zero Clearance Fence. However this is not a problem for us. Our Zero Clearance Fences adjust with the DeWalt Miter Saw. We can easily re calibrate our Zero Clearance Fence.
(5:30) Here the Zero Clearance Table Insert gives us a clear guide of where to adjust the Zero Clearance Fences to so they are just outside the path of the blade. Bringing the blade down is not necessary so there is no need to risk an accidental startup
(5:45) At this moment our Left Zero Clearance Fence is set to do miters on the left 45, and the Right Zero Clearance is set to do miters on the right 45. The great thing about this configuration is we can now quickly change our angle from (45 left) - (90) - (45 right) and still hook our tape from the (fence) - (insert) - (fence) respectively, and set new stops.
(6:20) We reset the long dimension stop to just over 18". Once we make the rough cut with the second miter we will measure the long side and micro adjust the Flip-Away in to our final dimension of 18". No pencil lines needed
(6:38) Since I have my tape out I can flip my Flip-Away for the short dimension and quickly reset that one too to just over 14" for the same reasons mentioned above. Having two Flip-Away Stops for two dimensions allows us to set two dimensions at the same time which is a huge time saver.
(7:00) We know that we set the stop over size, so there is no need to make a nick cut. We can make an accurate rough cut and and get a more precise measurement.
(7:40) Our rough cut measures almost a 1/32" over 18" This is not a problem for us because we micro adjust the hex bolt in our Flip-Away Stop 2.5 Flats. 3 Flats adjusts the stop plate a true 1/32" so just under 3 Flats will put our stop plate 18" from the saw blade.
(8:30) We make our final cut. There will be no more adjustments necessary. Unless you want to get within 5 thousands of an inch. Which is totally possible. Moving the hex bolt in the Flip-Away half a flat moves the stop plate 5 thousands of an inch!
(9:32) Now that we have our two long pieces cut we flip the Flip-Away set for the short dimension of 14" into play. Then we make our rough cut right away, not pencils no nick. We will measure and micro adjust our Flip-Away in to the final size. No guessing!
(9:55) We measure our rough cut and find out that we are a light 1/32" over 14" just like before. So again this is not a problem for us because we can micro adjust our Flip-Stop with precision. Turning the hex bolt 6 Flats moves the stop plate 1/16" exactly. Turning the hex bolt 3 Flats moves the stop plae 1/32" exactly. So based off our measurement We will move the hex bolt 2 flats and move the stop plate 20 thousands of an inch, which is a light 1/32".
(10:55) We measure our final cut to be 14" right on the line.
With no bumping, guessing, or pencil lines we are able to precision cut a picture frame with the DeWalt Miter Saw and DeWalt Miter Saw Stand by using the EZ Speedy Fence System with Zero Clearance Fence, Insert and two Flip-Away Stops. You won't find this ease of use and speed anywhere else. Anybody of any skill level can learn this way of cutting with a miter saw and have tight fitting miters, frames, and joints.
(3:20) We make the initial miter cut on our DeWalt Miter Saw. Haveing the Zero Clearance Insert and Fence reduced material tear out by providing maximum support on both sides of the blade.
(3:35) We shuttle the wood to the Flip-Away Stop set for the long dimension and make two long pieces. There is no need to measure these parts. This will save you time. We set this stop oversize, so when we make the second cut on our parts we will measure and micro adjust the Flip-Away Stops in to the final dimension.
(4:03) We flip our short dimension Flip-Away Stop into play. This is why having two or more Flip-Stops is such a huge time saver for your miter saw set ups. You can use a Flip-Stop for every one of your dimensions and micro adjust each one into size too! Once you set a stop, that dimension is there for the whole job and can be flipped in and out of the way. Our Flip-Away has a T-Nut that can be dropped into the top of the rail. This allows you to put a Flip-Away in-between other Flip-Aways. This allows more than one person to use the same saw at the job site too. Every woodworker labels their Flip-Away and flips it out of the way when not in use!
(5:15) We change the angle of the DeWalt Miter Saw to 45 degrees on the other side. You can see here how much change there is with the path of the saw blade in relation to the Zero Clearance Fence. If we started to cut right away we would cut right into our Zero Clearance Fence. However this is not a problem for us. Our Zero Clearance Fences adjust with the DeWalt Miter Saw. We can easily re calibrate our Zero Clearance Fence.
(5:30) Here the Zero Clearance Table Insert gives us a clear guide of where to adjust the Zero Clearance Fences to so they are just outside the path of the blade. Bringing the blade down is not necessary so there is no need to risk an accidental startup
(5:45) At this moment our Left Zero Clearance Fence is set to do miters on the left 45, and the Right Zero Clearance is set to do miters on the right 45. The great thing about this configuration is we can now quickly change our angle from (45 left) - (90) - (45 right) and still hook our tape from the (fence) - (insert) - (fence) respectively, and set new stops.
(6:20) We reset the long dimension stop to just over 18". Once we make the rough cut with the second miter we will measure the long side and micro adjust the Flip-Away in to our final dimension of 18". No pencil lines needed
(6:38) Since I have my tape out I can flip my Flip-Away for the short dimension and quickly reset that one too to just over 14" for the same reasons mentioned above. Having two Flip-Away Stops for two dimensions allows us to set two dimensions at the same time which is a huge time saver.
(7:00) We know that we set the stop over size, so there is no need to make a nick cut. We can make an accurate rough cut and and get a more precise measurement.
(7:40) Our rough cut measures almost a 1/32" over 18" This is not a problem for us because we micro adjust the hex bolt in our Flip-Away Stop 2.5 Flats. 3 Flats adjusts the stop plate a true 1/32" so just under 3 Flats will put our stop plate 18" from the saw blade.
(8:30) We make our final cut. There will be no more adjustments necessary. Unless you want to get within 5 thousands of an inch. Which is totally possible. Moving the hex bolt in the Flip-Away half a flat moves the stop plate 5 thousands of an inch!
(9:32) Now that we have our two long pieces cut we flip the Flip-Away set for the short dimension of 14" into play. Then we make our rough cut right away, not pencils no nick. We will measure and micro adjust our Flip-Away in to the final size. No guessing!
(9:55) We measure our rough cut and find out that we are a light 1/32" over 14" just like before. So again this is not a problem for us because we can micro adjust our Flip-Stop with precision. Turning the hex bolt 6 Flats moves the stop plate 1/16" exactly. Turning the hex bolt 3 Flats moves the stop plae 1/32" exactly. So based off our measurement We will move the hex bolt 2 flats and move the stop plate 20 thousands of an inch, which is a light 1/32".
(10:55) We measure our final cut to be 14" right on the line.
With no bumping, guessing, or pencil lines we are able to precision cut a picture frame with the DeWalt Miter Saw and DeWalt Miter Saw Stand by using the EZ Speedy Fence System with Zero Clearance Fence, Insert and two Flip-Away Stops. You won't find this ease of use and speed anywhere else. Anybody of any skill level can learn this way of cutting with a miter saw and have tight fitting miters, frames, and joints.