I want to find a cheap method to make picture frames. I have been looking at miter saws to cut the 45 degree angle. I was wondering if anybody had any input on that or if they know of a good miter saw that they have used personally. Also, using the wood from Lowes prevents me from being able to put the glass to the front of the frame. Is there special wood that you can buy that has a different back specifically for frames? Any input on building frames will help. Thanks.
All about Compound Miter Saws
Why does the wood from Lowes prevent you from using glass?
by a hand saw and a mitre box
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=mitrebox&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=861
much much cheaper then a mitre saw
then get yourself some corner clamps
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=mitrebox&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=861#um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=corner+clamps&oq=corner+clamps&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=59376l62692l0l62852l21l17l3l0l0l0l440l1868l4.6.1.0.1l12l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=9bf91eada4e14638&biw=1280&bih=861
cut your 4 sides, glue, then clamp in the clamps and your set
for the timber you may have too search around a hardware store for a "rebated back" ( explain that you want glass put inplace for picture frame) or try a timber retailer that specialize in all sorts of shapes and sizes