The Framers Forum

Sounds like you may be using the wrong shape of wedges (V nails). From your description, the extra pressure required might be because the wedge is being forced into a slightly different shape as it goes through the block, and once free, it is springing back into shape and pinging out violently. It i...

I do them for one regular customer, but only a couple of frames a month,and very occasionally for retail customers. I use a Hoffman to join the moulding, so my splines are for decorative purposes only.

I've got a Kreg spline jig that I use on my router table. The Kreg jig works well, but I would probably just make a simple wooden jig if I was starting again - there's plenty of Youtube videos on how to do that. I also have a very small planer/thicknesser (Proxxon DH40) which makes getting the thick...

Hi Nathalie

I can help with the canvas stretching as well as the frame making, give me a call if you want to have a chat about training options

Jim

I've been a few times - you won't regret it. Get booked in for as many training sessions as you can.

Enjoy!

I only work with a small number of customers these days, but I have always been rubbish at remembering names and faces, but I can remember everything I frame. So, I photograph every job when it is finished, then text the customer to say it is done, whilst I have their number in my iPhone, I save the...

I agree, I have only used my multi point gun a handful of times in the last few years, but when you need it you need it!

Well I have just checked my Futura, and I agree, the squaring arm scale is out by approx 1mm over 900mm compared to a steel rule. I am surprised at this discrepancy on an expensive and well-made tool. But not concerned in the slightest, because I have not experienced any problems whatsoever related ...

Hi Zac Not sure if I am misunderstanding the issue here, but the Futura has the facility to calibrate all of the various stops, so that it can be set up perfectly. I think you are saying that if you read off the measurement from the scale it is out by 1 mm. In which case, just calibrate the stop, an...

If the workbench approach doesn't work, you could try something like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-675 ... 702&sr=8-7

D&J Simons used to do that profile in those colours it was 9000/0032 from memory, but I think it was discontinued more than 10 years ago. Your example looks better quality - has it got closed corners? That would tell you if it is hand finished or not. If you are going to hand finish it, I think ...

First of all, don’t worry about your reputation! This customer is being unreasonable AND rude. Don’t apologise to them again, call them out for being rude (even if you had done something terrible to their valuable artwork there would still be no excuse for rudeness) give them their money back, and r...

A bevel cut on the joins, and it will not be noticeable

I run a 5 day individual course in Nottingham. Dates to suit you

Hi Robert, and welcome There are so many mouldings out there that I generally avoid even offering to match completely. If you do find the exact one from another supplier you will end up paying delivery charges which can cut your profits. You mentioned making moulding from scratch - I do often copy o...

Depends rather on what sort of size you are talking about, and what sort of frame.

On something heavy, with enough space in the rebate, I'd use a sub-frame, and screw that in.

Otherwise if it's small/stable enough, put a board behind it and then use framers points.

Hi Rob I would recommend Liberon Black Bison wax - for oak I would use 'clear' or 'neutral' if you don't want to darken the wood. I apply the first coat with 0000 Liberon steel wool, leave for 20 minutes and then polish off with cotton rag. After a few hours, or overnight I then apply a second coat ...

I would say that for a small bespoke framer a wall mounted material cutter will give you a huge production boost, and will pay for itself many times over. Like anything - I would go for the newest/best you can afford. The basic difference between the Keencut and the Fletcher is that the Keencut has ...

this customer is however not happy with the price increase I find that there is often some price unhappiness on oversize items. Particularly when the item is rolled up when they bring it in! These are often the same customers that can't fit it in their car to get it home . . . They have no concept ...