How to Frame a Picture/Equipment required

Equipment suggested for picture framing

 * Sharp pencil (2B recommended, as it will leave clear sharp lines)
 * Notebook (for recording colours for matboard, frame types and measurements - and for calculating costs)
 * Retractable tape measure
 * Metal ruler
 * Sharp knife
 * Retractable snap-off bladed knife works well.

Frame cutting and assembly

 * Mitre saw, or guillotine
 * Bounding tape thing
 * Corner tacking gun, with tacks

Glass cutting

 * Oil filled glass cutter
 * Cotton gloves

Mat cutting

 * Square and rightangle ruler based cutter
 * Note: a ruler and a knife just doesn't cut it ;)

Mat board
The spare mat board is easy to store in an old map drawer cabinet. These can be often be picked up at ex-government furniture stores.

Frame material
Standing against the wall, or up in the rafters.