How to Build Wooden-Box Frames for Roses
- 1). Adjust the miter saw to make a 45-degree angle cut by loosening the knob on the saw and tilting it until the gauge is aligned with the 45-degree mark. Tighten the knob to lock the saw in place.
- 2). Lay each board flat on the table of the miter saw, one at a time. Saw each end of each 1-by-6-by-18-inch and 1-by-6-by-8-inch board on the same side with the miter saw so the boards fit together like a picture frame.
- 3). Apply wood glue to the ends of each board and place the boards together to form a rectangular box assembly. The 1-by-6-by-18-inch boards are the sides. The 1-by-6-by-8-inch boards are the top and bottom.
- 4). Center a frame clamp around the rectangular assembly and tighten it. Wipe off the excess glue that drips from the corner joints with a damp cloth. Allow the glue to dry for 24 hours and remove the clamp.
- 5). Spray the assembly with an even coat of spray lacquer. Allow the lacquer to dry four hours and apply a second coat. Wait for the final coat to dry 24 hours before handling it.
- 6). Center one keyhole slot mount on each end of the back of the 1-by-18-inch side edges approximately 1 inch in from each end if you want to mount the box frame on the wall. The narrow ends of the slot mounts should be facing up.
- 7). Drive the screws included with the slot mounts through the holes into the sides with a screw gun.
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