DIY Circular Wooden Frame for Stained Glass | Step-by-Step Tutorial

Learn how to make a circular wooden frame for stained glass in this step-by-step tutorial. This frame is made from oak, is 1.5 inches thick, and features six glued joints for strength. It’s designed in two halves, held together with screws so you can open it up and remove the stained glass when needed. A routed groove locks the glass in place securely. In this video, I’ll cover: • The design features & benefits of this frame • Tools & materials needed (wood glue, oak boards, router, circle jig, clamps, etc.) • Joining oak boards for thickness • Making and using a chipboard template for routing • Cutting, sanding, branding, staining & sealing the wood • Installing hanging hardware Whether you’re a woodworker, stained glass artist, or DIY hobbyist, this guide will help you create a professional, custom circular frame for your stained glass projects. 👉 Don’t forget to like & subscribe for more stained glass and frame builing tutorials! 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Frame Features 1:28 - Material & Tools 2:24 - Joining Wood (To Thicken) 2:47 - Making Router Circle Template 3:36 - Circle Router Jig 4:15 - Octagon for Template 4:36 - Joining Wood Octagon 5:06 - Routing Octagon 6:14 - Patching & Sanding 6:47 - Branding 7:08 - Counter Sink Joint 7:32 - Stain 6:41 - Patina 8:10 - Outro