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Wood recommendations for picture frame to be sprayed satin black?

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After seeing the prices at a frame shop, I'm making a float frame for the customer of one of my pictures.

It's going to be spray painted satin black. Is there a reason not to use the maple I already have? The cost of the wood doesn't matter for such a small amount.

This is probably something I'll be doing a fair amount, so I'd like to streamline the process as much as possible.

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If it’s going to be (spray) painted I would use MDF. Use a good filler/base coat and spray paint for a perfect finish.
But it depends on form and shape, amd of course if you are looking for stsined wood that’s s different game.
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nickbatz said:
I'm all for cool joints when they look good (I use dovetails in places they show, example below), but in this application a pocket hole joint underneath the frame is going to work as well as anything else and save time. No clamps, no fuss, easy life. View attachment 3869290
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Thats some nice dowtails!
Hand or machine made?
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