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Wood Frame Final Assembly Step 7

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Step 7: Attach Hardware, Bumpers & Wire

Tools and Supplies: Drill & Standard Drill Bit and Phillips Drive or Phillips Screw Driver, wire cutters, tape measure, pencil, Strap Hangars & Phillips Head Screws or Screw Eyes, Wire, Bumpers
  We recommend putting the hanging device 1/3 of the way down from the top of the frame. Measure down, mark, drill a pilot hole using a 1/16" standard drill bit.
Using a Phillips screw driver or drill with a Phillips drive install the screw eyes or strap hangers (if using strap hangers the loop should angle towards the top). Run the wire through the hanging device and then a second time so there is at least two loops. Then twist the wire around itself so it is secure.The top of the wire should be about 1/3 of the way from the top of the frame to the hanging devices. After you finished putting the wire on, pull it firmly from the top to pull any kinks out.
Put plastic bumpers on the bottom corners to help keep the frame level on the wall.
  When complete the back of the frame should look like this.
If using strainers we recommend placing the strap hangers on the strainer rather than the frame. If using wire the strap hangers are angled the same degree as the angle of the wire.
  If not using wire the strap hangers should be placed vertically on the strainer. Some galleries and museums prefer hanging without wire.

Editor's note:
Screw eyes are the quickest to use and are primarily for picture frames under 10 pounds. For frames over 10 pounds, we suggest strap hangers. They are stronger and do not protrude from the back of the frame. This can be especially important when pictures are being transported for exhibitions.

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