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by +Rafe+
Wed 23 Nov, 2022 12:07 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Polyester Welding
Replies: 6
Views: 1264

Re: Polyester Welding

Thanks Justin, Prospero, There was a method whereby heating up a blade or similar to cut and then seal the polyester creating a pocket. I have since bought a temp adjustable soldering iron and that has work. The item slipping around was the worry Prospero, it was an old newspaper sheet that the arti...
by +Rafe+
Mon 07 Nov, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Polyester Welding
Replies: 6
Views: 1264

Re: Polyester Welding

Thanks Justin, worried about the tape coming on contact with the artwork (a newspaper sheet). I was shown a method by Jan Stanlick years ago but have forgotten the detail. I will have a play around.

In short, I need a pock with a short end opening 280mm x 380mm

Thank
by +Rafe+
Fri 04 Nov, 2022 6:00 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Polyester Welding
Replies: 6
Views: 1264

Polyester Welding

Hi all, Happy Friday! Anyone got any experiences / tips of Polyester welding for encapsulation? It don't want to spend the crazy money for the specific machines that do this... I was thinking a soldering iron but that feels a bit much of blunt instrument... Maybe heating a blade... Many thanks in ad...
by +Rafe+
Mon 25 Apr, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Morso F great condition - £550 SE London
Replies: 2
Views: 743

Re: Morso F great condition - £550 SE London

I forgot to add -

It comes with two sets of blades. The newest set was bought new in 2018 from Lion.
by +Rafe+
Fri 22 Apr, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Morso F great condition - £550 SE London
Replies: 2
Views: 743

Morso F great condition - £550 SE London

Hi All, I am selling my Morso F. I am lucky enough to have purchased a second hand EH Morso and won’t need two machines. I bought this from a contact on this site in 2017. The machine is in very good working order. My studio is a room in my house and as a result the machine has no rust and has been ...
by +Rafe+
Fri 22 Apr, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tape Dispenser
Replies: 4
Views: 1323

Re: Tape Dispenser

Apologies for the delayed rely, I was hit with covid lurgy and have been flat out catching up on work after having to take time off.

Many thanks for the information and offers. I am lucky enough to have bought a second hand machine from a retiring framer.

Thanks again all!
by +Rafe+
Thu 17 Mar, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tape Dispenser
Replies: 4
Views: 1323

Tape Dispenser

Hi all,

Can I get some recommendations for gummed tape dispensers, the machines that wet the tape and cut to length.

Ive had a quick google and 'Tegrabond BP333 Manual Gummed Tape Dispenser' pops up a few times.

Anyone have experience of these machines and recommendations of a model type?

Thanks
by +Rafe+
Thu 13 Jan, 2022 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: KEENCUT - big thumbs up
Replies: 2
Views: 4743

Re: KEENCUT - big thumbs up

Hi Lorna, Sorry to hear you are having problems and that KeenCut haven’t been as forthcoming. I am aware that Andy has retired from the business. The issue I had with my machine (new) was with the ‘slide away’ bar. It had a wrap to it. This was causing significant ‘hooking’. Your issue seems slightl...
by +Rafe+
Fri 07 Jan, 2022 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Matching coloured frame and mount
Replies: 5
Views: 1414

Re: Matching coloured frame and mount

Jim, Many thanks for the overview, this all makes sense. I will give it a go.

Thanks also to Mark and Justin!
by +Rafe+
Thu 06 Jan, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Matching coloured frame and mount
Replies: 5
Views: 1414

Re: Matching coloured frame and mount

Thanks Justin, the artwork is float mounted so the backing mount wouldn’t be in contact with the glass.

Cheers
by +Rafe+
Thu 06 Jan, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Matching coloured frame and mount
Replies: 5
Views: 1414

Matching coloured frame and mount

Happy new year all, I hope you all manage a good break! I have had a few request from clients recently for a style whereby the frame (custom painted in a F&B type colour) and the mount are matching. In both instances, the request has been for the artwork to be surfaced mounted. Can I ask for som...
by +Rafe+
Thu 04 Nov, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Linen Hinging tape
Replies: 12
Views: 1646

Re: Linen Hinging tape

Brilliant insight Mark! Thank you
by +Rafe+
Thu 04 Nov, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Linen Hinging tape
Replies: 12
Views: 1646

Re: Linen Hinging tape

Thanks Jeremy I will give that a whirl!
by +Rafe+
Thu 04 Nov, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Linen Hinging tape
Replies: 12
Views: 1646

Re: Linen Hinging tape

Thanks Mark, glad I'm not going mad ... in this case at least!

What did you then change to instead of this product, if I can ask?

All the best
by +Rafe+
Thu 04 Nov, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Linen Hinging tape
Replies: 12
Views: 1646

Linen Hinging tape

Morning all, I feel as though I am going mad... has anyone else had issues with Lineco Linen Hinging Tape and getting it to stick? I am hinging a window mount to the backing mount, the boards are LJ Minuet (8627) the tape is lightly moistened, left to absorb and go a bit tacky and then I am lightly ...
by +Rafe+
Sat 09 Oct, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: perspex frame profiles
Replies: 2
Views: 1122

perspex frame profiles

Hi all,

I have had a few enquires about perspex frames, not display boxes but perspex profiles. Is anyone aware of who supplies these or are these fully custom made?

Thanks in advance.
by +Rafe+
Wed 08 Sep, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Hot Press Dry Mounting issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1236

Re: Hot Press Dry Mounting issues

Thanks for the advice all.

justin, I spoke to Steve and it’s possible (as I have mounted the items as per the advice you have all kindly offered) that the tissue itself could be the fail point. I will be switching to Hotpress tissues.

Thanks again all, enjoy the sunshine!
by +Rafe+
Tue 07 Sep, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Hot Press Dry Mounting issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1236

Hot Press Dry Mounting issues

Hi, I'm having some issues when Dry Mounting that I hoping someone can help with? I am relatively new to Dry Mounting so not too savvy with the tips and tricks... I have found that when Dry Mounting a heavy height paper (circa 300gsm) to 3mm foamboard (Wessex own stock) that one corner of the paper ...
by +Rafe+
Wed 30 Jun, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Splines, who uses them
Replies: 23
Views: 7242

Re: Splines, who uses them

My journey into splines continues. I have put the table saw on the back burner for now, frankly I’m too busy to deal with a new bit of gear and learn how it works. However I am lusting after some fab spline designs I have seen by other framers. In particular the use of a brass splines in a walnut fr...