The Framers Forum

I use a hand router a lot but not fro frames, for trimming artists panels. And the odd other job. The bench router get used for one job for a particular customer. The CNC router is another matter, it’s going all day but again not making frames, it’s mainly cutting oak and aluminium for easels.

A Henry would be fine.

I’ll get some sorted in the
Morning. It has a new cutting wheel for board. The others seem fine. Lots of spare blades.

Hi yes still available. I’m In Lincolnshire. DN21 5LZ

If you made them a bit wider you could probably get a bessy clamp around them. Pinning is going to be fun but you may be able to use a biscuit joiner. You should be able to use standard moulding.

Somebody will list them on eBay for you I should think, and split the difference. You just have to provide photos and a description, and post them.

Instagram is the easiest way to start, just a photo and a few words are all that is required. What’s stopping you? It doesn’t need to be complicated. Do you have a smart phone? iPhone link. https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/instagram/id389801252 Google play link. https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai...

Speak to a professional supplier, they don’t generally sell via Etsy or EBay.

Lion
Wessex
Larson Juhl
Simon’s

Would be a good place to start.

Wessex do a rim only service and most supplies do a chop service where they cut the moulding to length. Larson Juhl do a routing service when they cut and rout the corners, all you have to do is use the provided wedges to join them. They may be your best bet for that style of moulding.

These may be of interest.

https://www.ashcraftframing.co.uk/inlay ... y-16-c.asp

Really?

Wood burner? Using offcuts.

Ben Nicholson framed some of his work with lap jointed frames. I’ve considered making replicas as there are a number artists working in his style where a replica frame may be of interest.

Selling my Excalibur 5000. Pictures to follow.

Based DN215LZ (Lincolnshire) pick up preferred.

I need a 1000mm diameter 3mm acrylic circle. Any recommendations for suppliers?

I have a CNC and wouldn’t touch mdf frames for engraving. The quality of the MDF inside is dire. Better off using hardwood or pine. If you use an adhesive coating before carving then the results would be ok. Lasers are an option also. I have t explored the possibilities with picture frames but I use...

What profile is a fillet? Is oak strip wood suitable?

This is a 3D representation. What sizes would be useful?

I might put some plain wood ones up on my website, sometimes artists want them. I only need to make one and photograph it and offer several sizes. I’ll offer discount to framers…probably…

I make them on my CNC out of 6mm birch plywood and get a nice chamfered edge. MDF would be ok but needs a bit more work on the chamfered edges when finishing.