When.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results From The WOW.Com Content Network

2. Picture frame - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picture_frame

   A picture frame is a container that borders the perimeter of a picture, and is used for the protection, display, and visual appreciation of objects and imagery such as photographs, canvas paintings, drawings and prints, posters, mirrors, shadow box memorabilia, and textiles. Traditionally picture frames have been made of wood, and it remains ...

3. Micrometer (device) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micrometer_(device)

   A micrometer, sometimes known as a micrometer screw gauge, is a device incorporating a calibrated screw widely used for accurate measurement of components [1] in mechanical engineering and machining as well as most mechanical trades, along with other metrological instruments such as dial, vernier, and digital calipers.

4. Photo print sizes - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photo_print_sizes

   The alternative Super series, denoted SnR, nR Plus or nR+, has an aspect ratio of 3∶2 (or as close as possible) and thus provides a better fit for standard 135 film (35 mm) at sizes of 8 inches or above. 5R is twice the size of a 2R print, 6R twice the size of a 4R print and S8R twice the size of 6R. 4D/6D is a newer size for most consumer ...

5. Mat (picture framing) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mat_(picture_framing)

   A picture (a photo or print, drawing, etc.) is placed beneath it, with the cutout framing it. The passe-partout serves two purposes: first, to prevent the image from touching the glass, and second, to frame the image and enhance its visual appeal. The cutout in the passe-partout is usually beveled to avoid casting shadows on the picture. The ...

6. Fillet (picture framing) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fillet_(picture_framing)

   A fillet corner sample. Note the flat "lip". In the picture framing industry, a fillet (also referred to as a slip) is a small piece of moulding [1] which fits inside a larger frame or, typically, underneath or in between matting, used for decorative purposes. [2] The picture framing term is probably related to, though not necessarily derived ...

7. Calipers - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calipers

   Calipers. A vernier caliper clamping on an object. Caliper (s) or calliper (s) are an instrument used to measure the linear dimensions of an object or hole; namely, the length, width, thickness, diameter or depth of an object or hole. The word "caliper" comes from a corrupt form of caliber. [1][2][3]