The Framers Forum

Hello Michael

Now that's what I call an intro' and very interesting too.

Welcome to the FF and I wish you every success with your business.

Peter.

I have obtained idigbo (also called "poor mans oak") from Nixons timber in Wisbech in the past in fact, they usually have some in stock and if not will get it in.

Very helpful company and never beaten on service or price.

Peter.

Definitely not one of mine because when I first started framing HK oils on stretchers my method was to cut thin strips of Aluminium from Coke cans about 1 and 1/2 inch long and 1/4 inch wide, pin one end in the rebate, place in the painting and fold the strips over the stretcher and secure with a se...

Thank you for the "hollow punches" suggestion. I had thought about them buts it's nice to have that idea confirmed.

Peter.

A very interesting and timely thread. I say timely because I have an object framing job that is very complicated. Looking at my own glasses, they also are nearly 40cm deep when folded and would require a box frame to accommodate that depth. I see in your OP you have permission to remove the arms of ...

Very sorry, my 10ft length should read 2" x 1" and not 2" x 12

Peter.

Not being capable of uploading photo's I will attempt to explain how I store much of my moulding. One 10ft length of 2"x12 with 12" lengths screwed from the back at regular intervals at right angles. Assembled on my work bench before securing to the walls. To retain the vertical moulding I...

Hi Alan

When you get a mo', what ratio of meth's to paint please?

Peter.

Have a look at Alan's web site

The quality and range of frames he supplies are second to none. Alan is a competent and professional framer in every way

Peter.

Hi Kev

Your offer looks to be a very good opportunity for some one who is going for it. If I was much younger and in business these days (with all my faculties) I would take it up with alacrity.

Good to see your occasional posts and I hope the down sizing is working out for you ok.

Peter.

I use a combination of tag gun and stitches when framing fabric.

Stitching is not difficult and a thimble is a great help. Although you can obtain coloured tags online there is a much wider colour choice using thread/cotton making it easy to hide the stitches.

Good luck with your project.

Peter.

Hi Paul, I hope things are going well in your new shop

Glad to read it's being varnished both sides, that will help. I would definitely go the sub-frame route as prospero suggests and because of it's size, I would add extra strength to the corners.

Peter.

Hello Adyc and welcome to the FF

I'm pleased to hear it's not just me that messes up stuff

Peter.

I echo what Justin (George) said

IMHO cutting the materials used in picture framing is the easy part of the process, providing you have good tools/equipment and sharp blades. It's other elements that can be tricky.

If you get stuck and need some help with those mounts then send me a pm.

Peter.

Alan, thanks very much for that detailed information, that was extremely helpful. FWIW I am very impressed with your example of engraved Oak and I bet I'm not the only one who can see the potential.

Peter.

Hi Alan, thanks for the info' and link.

Does the OX CNC Kit differ from yours or is it similar? I see their is one on offer less than £800.

Once again thanks for your reply and I am sure it will work for you.

Peter.

Alan, that looks very professional

I can think of a number of ways your new toy can generate extra income. Would you be kind enough and post a few details about your machine and what prompted you buy one?

Peter.

I've found this thread very depressing :( It's made me realize that most of my tools are vintage, Record G clamps, wooden folding rules, manual planes and drills and a Stanley 400 vice etc. The depressing thing is they were all "state of the art" when I purchased them. However, as attached...

Yesterday I had a very enjoyable couple of hours at the Wessex Roadshow held at Newmarket Racecourse. A superb venue, steeped in history and tradition and not too far from the Suffolk/Essex border (Constable country) where I was born and grew up :D It was a bit of a trek for me from the car park to ...

PM sent

Peter.