Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I demonstrate how I turn a round picture frame from design to finish. I show how I overcome some chucking challenges and how to cut plexiglass round.
4-WAYS comprises Sam Angelo, Mike Peace, Richard Raffan, and Tomislav Tomašić who suggested that having a few turners publish their approach to one project on YouTube at the same time should be interesting. 4-WAYS publish after noon on the first of each month US time, which is evening in Europe. For Australasians it’ll be the 2nd morning of each month. Each video has links to the others.
Be sure to check out the other fantastic contributions from my fellow 4-Ways Woodturning Collaboration partners from the links below:
Richard Raffan youtu.be/Z8Ksq9R1XmY
Sam Angelo youtu.be/xHK64UoKBBY
Tomislav Tomašić youtu.be/LrRIPZPnfQo?si=nzAOEc2DTwOmpLqK
If you find my videos helpful, you can buy me a virtual cup of coffee with this link. buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y
00:00 Intro
03:20 mounting blank with screw chuck
04:38 True up outside of frame
05:39 Mark up cuts on back
07:00 cutting recesses in back for glass and backer board
07:25 Cut recess with my DIY dovetail tool
10:15 cut Plexiglass on the lathe
15:00 cut backer board on the lathe
17:00 reverse chuck for shaping the front profile
28:30 add a textured band
32:30 part off frame
35:15 staining and assembly
As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases at The Woodturning Store. It is a great place to buy lathes, chucks and many other fine woodturning accessories thewoodturningstore.com/?aff=7
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/3PYfoKz
Point Driver for Picture Framing amzn.to/41dcUjM
I offer in-person woodturning instruction in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit mikepeacewoodturning.com for details. Download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.
In this video I demonstrate how I turn a round picture frame from design to finish. I show how I overcome some chucking challenges and how to cut plexiglass round.
4-WAYS comprises Sam Angelo, Mike Peace, Richard Raffan, and Tomislav Tomašić who suggested that having a few turners publish their approach to one project on YouTube at the same time should be interesting. 4-WAYS publish after noon on the first of each month US time, which is evening in Europe. For Australasians it’ll be the 2nd morning of each month. Each video has links to the others.
Be sure to check out the other fantastic contributions from my fellow 4-Ways Woodturning Collaboration partners from the links below:
Richard Raffan youtu.be/Z8Ksq9R1XmY
Sam Angelo youtu.be/xHK64UoKBBY
Tomislav Tomašić youtu.be/LrRIPZPnfQo?si=nzAOEc2DTwOmpLqK
If you find my videos helpful, you can buy me a virtual cup of coffee with this link. buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y
00:00 Intro
03:20 mounting blank with screw chuck
04:38 True up outside of frame
05:39 Mark up cuts on back
07:00 cutting recesses in back for glass and backer board
07:25 Cut recess with my DIY dovetail tool
10:15 cut Plexiglass on the lathe
15:00 cut backer board on the lathe
17:00 reverse chuck for shaping the front profile
28:30 add a textured band
32:30 part off frame
35:15 staining and assembly
As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases at The Woodturning Store. It is a great place to buy lathes, chucks and many other fine woodturning accessories thewoodturningstore.com/?aff=7
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/3PYfoKz
Point Driver for Picture Framing amzn.to/41dcUjM
I offer in-person woodturning instruction in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit mikepeacewoodturning.com for details. Download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.
