The Framers Forum

Thanks both
Looking at people who regularly rotate simple posters, no monunts etc.

Hello hive mind.
If a customer asks for frames that are simple to open the back of to switch prints on a semi-regular basis, what fixings would you use for the back of the frame? Ready-made ones often have tabs you can slide into a groove or whatever for easy access, but how about on custom sized ...

Thanks both. Really helpful replies.

Hello all.

Can anyone direct me to a supplier for cardboard boxes for posting large frames in.

Ideally looking for boxes that would accommodate a 36"×24" frame. Been searching online but having real difficulty finding any boxes at the right sort of size that aren't also far too deep to put a ...

Always something new isnt there?
I've got a customer wanting to frame some dvd cases, some are still sealed and others are signed. They're quite valuable and the customer would like them to remain as intact as possible, with the cases standing proud of the backing rather than flush. I was thinking ...

Looking for recommendations for suppliers for 2mm anti-UV acrylic.
Would be looking to order cut to size (36"x24", 24"x18", etc) and probably 100 at a time.
Many thanks. TopCat

Hello all and merry Christmas.
I want to buy a new compressor and don't really know where to start. Ideally I'd like an 100L, oil free and quiet-ish piece of kit. Any advice on ones to buy or avoud, what sort of money I should be looking at, etc. In the past I've had a couple of fairly cheap smaller ...

Can anyone recommend a supplier for some heavy plain glass paper weights? I have some from PEL but could do with some heavier ones. Thanks.

Thanks folks.

A customer i did some framing for with AR99 glass, decided to dismantle their frames at home and in doing so took out the glass and now i'm at a loss as to which side is which on the pieces that do not have printed text on. Does anyone have a method for telling one side from the other? Thanks.

I went for a Wizard 9000 in the end. I'd call it well worth the investment and I think I'm still only really getting to grips with it. Lots still to learn but for accuracy and ease of doing odd shapes etc it's excellent. Not to mention time saving. Good luck!

As the title suggests, i am in the market for a second hand excalibur 5000 and would prefer the larger model.
Based in Morecambe, Lancashire and willing to collect within a reasonable driving distance.
You can email me at bayframing@gmail.com as i not often on my computer and cannot log in to this ...

Hiya

You're far too far from me to get this i'm afraid. Is there any chance you could point me in the right direction as to where to buy them new?

Thanks

My compressor died this morning. Funky smells from a burnt out motor. It was a cheap, oil free, chinese made one from ebay for about £150 a couple of years ago. Only ever intended as a stop-gap after my last old Bambi died. Looking for recommendations for a reliable, oil free compressor. Ideally 50L ...

Thanks! Hopefully won't need to pick your brains on it

Got one

Looking for a second hand Prisma CE saw by Brevetti.
Based in Lancashire but can collect.
Thanks.

Thanks, Steve. Great reply!

Thanks all for your replies.

Graham - did you opt for the Gunnar in because it can cut the thicker boards?

Another reason I’m considering a CMC is to save my hands from cutting the mounts. I’m 32 and have been working as a framer for 16 years, but I also have a couple of health issues. Although it ...

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