# How to Combine Metal Window Frame Pieces to Make a New Frame
One of the advantages of working with metal is that it can be recycled with minimal fuss. Metal taken from one project is often immediately usable in something else with a little modification. One example is window frames. With the right tools and fasteners, pieces from separate window frames can connect with each other to form a new frame. This saves you money while also giving you more freedom in customizing your home.
Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- Saw
- Compass
- Marker
- Corner braces
- Drill
- Small screws
Instructions
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Measure the window you need the frame for with a tape measure. Cut the individual frame pieces with a saw so they are the appropriate length. Cut the edges of the frame pieces that you want to connect at a 45-degree angle so they resemble a picture frame. Use a compass to measure the angle and draw a line with a marker to give you a guide as you make the cut.
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Insert corner braces into the ends of the frame pieces so that the corner brace on one frame piece attaches to the end of the frame on the other piece.
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Lock the frame pieces together using the corner braces.
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Drill a small screw into the junction points of the frame to add additional support to the frame pieces so they stay connected.
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