2026 Best Practices to join Picture Frames with clamps - MasterClamp

By Avi Gombinsky (February 8, 2026)

Joining shadow box and floater frames can be challenging for picture framers. The taller and deeper the frame, the less stable it becomes. This instability occurs because the clamping pressure is applied only to the bottom of the joint, rather than being distributed evenly across the entire surface. To address these challenges, MasterClamp has introduced the V5-Pro Variant, a dedicated framing clamp designed specifically for this purpose. Avi Gombinsky, the owner and developer of MasterClamp, asserts that this is the most advanced framing clamp available, developed from a concept that encourages users to adopt best practices when joining picture frames. We provide educational presentation videos, detailed instructions, and helpful information on our website. MasterClamp is committed to informing trade professionals and actively seeks advice, requests, and new ideas. Our focus is on identifying problems and finding solutions by implementing current best practices. This commitment to the framing industry has been a core part of MasterClamp's mission since 1994. We will continue to add more information on these topics yearly to keep you updated

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