integration of rebar into the frame

by Randy Cavender
(Hickory,NC)

I have made a 22'x 34" leaded and copper foiled piece. I have framed it in zinc and I plan to construct a wood frame for it. I think it probably would be ok without reinforcement, but I probably will add a couple of rebar. How should the end of the rebar integrate into the frame?

Answer

If the rebars are round, you will drill holes in the frame and slide the rebar in the holes. One hole will be twice as deep as the other and the rebar will be the length of the deep hole plus the width of the frame opening. That way, you can slide the bar in the deep hole first, then push it back into the shallow hole.

If the bar is flat, you'll need to cut slots in the frame for the bar to fit into, then cover the bar with some type of wood filler.