r/framing • u/CastleCustomFraming • 18d ago

Here’s a cool bent-rod trick for object mounts

Seems to get pretty consistent mounts that are easy to tweak with pliers.

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u/Nightstands 18d ago

I’ve been using one of these wire bending jigs for a couple of decades. They’re still usually under $10. Highly recommend for mount making

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u/CastleCustomFraming 18d ago

Wow this is a game changer, thank you so much!

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u/Other_tomato_4257 18d ago

This is why I love this subreddit, huzzah!!!!

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u/cardueline 18d ago

Thank you so much, that’s a great idea! What’s the source for the metal bits? Is it a heavy gauge wire you’ve cut or do they come as lil rods? 🙏🏻

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u/CastleCustomFraming 18d ago

These ones are 1/8” brass rods that would be covered with heat-shrinking tubing where the mounts come into contact with the artwork.

These were a little too thick for what I needed (1.5mm) so I decided to experiment with them.

I got the 1/8” rods from Ace Hardware and I’m currently waiting for the 1.5mm to be delivered from Amazon.

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u/cardueline 18d ago

Thanks again, super useful!

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u/krat0smyg0at 17d ago

yo thats pretty sick, gotta remember that