Framing Tools

by

John C. Kelly, Ph.D.

© 1998, John C. Kelly


Basic Tools

Utility knife

Metal yard stick for cutting

Good 24 inch metal ruler with 1/16 inch markings

Logan model 4000 hand held mat cutter

Working surface at least 32x40 safe for cutting

Extra supply of blades for utility knife and Logan mat cutter

Scissors for cutting hinges

Screw driver for changing blades and pushing glazing points

Awl for starting eye screws

Unused paint brush for removing lint and dust

Tack hammer for hanging picture

 

Optional Tools

Fletcher point driver (about $100)

Large mat cutter with built in edge guides (about $100)

Forty inch metal ruler and straight edge, wide as possible ($25)

 


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