Before Finishing

Before putting any finish on my frame I had to do a few more things.
I had to use the router to cut the dado on the inside edge of each piece where the glass goes

Next I had to sand 3 times with 80 grit, 120 grit, and 150 grit sand paper

Then I laid the frame out and used whats called a band clamp to make sure everything is lined up correctly

Finally the frame was ready to be finished