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Does anyone have a spare Morso blade changing tool? I'm looking to purchase one.

Perhaps someone knows what size socket wrench I need? I have measure the nut head, it looks to be 17mm. Perhaps I need an 18mm socket wrench?

Any pointers would be much appreciated.

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Hi, I'm having an issue with my underpinner, and I wonder if anyone might be able to explain what might be going on. The front of the mouldings look great but at the back, there is a gap in the top corner. My main concern, is that aesthetically on the outside edge of the join, there is a little gap ...

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Thanks guys,

Part of my issue is the amount of space I have. I might have to go with an Alfamacchine. U300 maybe.

Okay cool, thanks!

And foot operated over pneumatic?..

Hi,

For joining mouldings. Like an underpinner but from above with a corner clamp.

Would you not recommend doing this?

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I'm currently looking at the Omer VN11.15

If anyone is looking to sell one or something similar, please let me know. If anyone has any suggestions for any other brands, that would be great to know also. I'm finding it difficult to find these online.

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Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for all your support on this, hadn't realised there were more posts.

In the end I consulted a professional art installer and made the referral.

Okay cool, Thank you very much!!!!

A client recently asked if i could hang a picture on a mirrored wall (no fixings or ceiling hanging system). I was asked to use sticky pads. Concerned this wouldn't work i used a lot but the piece still came off the wall after 2 weeks. Does anyone have any experience hanging on to a mirror/able to s...

Hi Dermot,

Thanks for your help

Awesome, great help thank you. I have a Da Vinci mop for applying my shellac which I do not use for anything else. I have included a picture of it for anyone else new to this process. (keep it clean and don't use it for anything else other than applying shellac was advice given to me by someone in t...

Hi,

I'm applying my final coats Special Pale French Polish (Clear Shellac) to a frame.

How many hours would you suggest is necessary in between coats to ensure the first coat is not reactivated/fully dry?

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Jonbon

If anyone is selling a stanley vise 400 or similar please let me know.

If you know of anywhere I might be able to purchase online new or second hand that would be great also. Proving quite hard to find much online.

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Hi Dermot,

That’s really helpful, thanks.

Have you, or has anyone else had any experience with powdered resin metals for finishing frames?

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Hi everyone, Has anyone had any experience finishing a frame in bronze? I am trying to achieve a smooth bronze finish on a bare wood moulding. So far I have tried guilding with metal leaf and using an antique bronzing liquid. It's fairly effective, but if you use it too much it goes blue very easily...

Hi Chaps, Thanks so much for this advice and the warm welcome. Really helpful and very thorough. The story of the bathroom pics fad was also quite amusing. My brother's place is very humid. He runs a dehumidifier most days and has the best part of the amazon in his living room in the form of potted ...

Hi, I am relatively new to framing and have incurred an issue with a large frame that I made. Fortunately it is only for my brother so it isn't a 'real' client and I am able to solve the issue with no pressure. The frame is about 1000mm x 700mm and it's been on his wall for about two months now, but...