Low-Cost Picture-Frame Clamp
M
Y PICTURE-FRAME CLAMPuses a tourniquet to apply pressure
at the glue joints. To make the clamp, cut four L-shaped
clamping blocks from^3 ⁄ 4 -in. pine and groove the outside edges of the
blocks a little wider than the rope diameter. Then round, smooth, and
wax the grooves to minimize friction. Cut or drill a circular area at
the inside corner of the blocks to allow for slight inaccuracies (which
accumulate at that point) and to permit excess glue to escape. When
you’re ready to glue, place a piece of waxed paper under each block to
prevent it from becoming glued to the frame.
CHAPTER NINETape or tie the dowel
Dowel to the rope.