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All my workshop is now sold

I'm selling all my framing equipment as I've retired See Ebay for more details - seller - walnuttreeframing Morso - 2 sets of blades Ultimate Gold Mountcutter System 4000 Hot Press HGP200 Keencut Proteus Mountboard Storage Bench Cassese CS88 3 different Fletcher guns Loads of blades, wedges, consuma...

Actually the model is a HGP200 and comes with the separate timer. The HGP220 model I think has the timer built in. I couldn’t edit the post once submitted

Most of you will know all about this machine - but for those who don't...... This is a fantastic piece of equipment for any small business- especially picture framing. Paper, card and wood items can be mounted or laminated up to a maximum size of 940mm x 640mm or 37” x 25”. This is larger than A1 si...

Thank you all for your replies, apologies for tardiness - I'll health I'm afraid
I shall certainly have a go - particularly interested in the waterproof suggestion as I use ART BAK C.

Thanks again

I've tried to find my problem in the database and haven't found it so here goes - if this a repeat please point me in the right direction. I use a Packer 3S gummed paper dispenser and am having trouble with making the paper stick uniformly on the back of the frame. It rarely occurs on the wood but o...

Thanks very much for that comprehensive advice.

Thank you gentlemen I shall heed your advice. Regards Jim

I have ordered and received from Wessex a large sheet of acrylic for use on a large frame (975 x 1120mm). I am about to assemble the frame, having made the other elements. The acrylic comes with protective paper sheets each side and before I leap in and remove them I thought I'd check on the assembl...

Thanks guys I'll take that as a"no" then. BTW what is the science behind the recommendations - apart from it doesn't work?

I've had a look at the excellent advice from Steve Goodall and others, but I'd like to know if photos can be glued to acrylic blocks using a vacuum press but without using the heat? If the roller-style laminators only apply pressure then wouldn't the pressure in the vacuum press be enough? Like many...

During the setting-up of my business I have managed to accumulate some hobbyist equipment that I would like to sell. It's on Ebay as a job -lot and you guys out there may know someone who might be interested. My username on EBay is the same as it is on this site. There is a Art Mac Micro Mitre; A Lo...

I've just changed from storing my mountboard on an Ultimo 1 . This came as a pair of 2 wheeled trollies bolted together. Surprisingly I've found a use for one but the other is now surplus to requirements! It would be useful to bolt this to another Ultimo 1 and make it a six-wheeler. I can drop it of...

I'm selling my Laser1200 which I bought new in 1990. The only reason I am selling is because the detachable arm of the Ultimat Gold gives me better worktop space in my studio. I now use the system 4000 for most square cutting. Can deliver between East Anglia and Lincolnshire. Any offers considered, ...

Hi, I'd like to buy an Epson 3880 (A2)printer. I intend to use permajet ink and paper with it so I will not be needing any significant amount of Epson ink, I have a very little-used Epson 3000 (A3+) which I will happily exchange as a part of the deal if you would like that. Thanks for looking

Maybe I was a little hasty and hadn't considered varying qualities of steel. In fairness to Keencut, since having bought a new Laser in 1990 I have had good service. I retire from 28 years in HM Forces in 2 months and will have to get used to the harsh realities of the commercial world.

Now don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of Keencut products. I have a System 4000, a Laser mountcutter (soon for sale), a Proteus bench and a Rondo . I have just bought Jonathan's Ultimat Gold for which I needed a couple of spare parts costing £60. They arrived (without screws) and I unfortunately ha...

Hi Jon

Parts are on their way from Keencut!

Regards

Jim

Thanks for your quick reply Jonathan - it's a deal then! I'll get the spare parts sent from Keencut. I am currently in the RAF and commute from Lincoln to Hadleigh in Suffolk, so I shall make a detour continuing down the A1 on Friday pm. I reckon I'll get to you around 5ish ( looking forward to all ...

HI

What price for the Ultimat please?

Jim