The Framers Forum

Hi Folks, I bought this with the intention to mounting large maps, never got around to using it. The machine is in good working condition minus the pump, I did price a new pump at £600 a couple of years ago through the manufacturer Drytac, price maybe a little different now. These are great machines...

Thanks Mark, some good info there! I wasn’t sure what you were meaning with staples? Talking about the upmarket traders the other side of Dartmoor that use staples. I’ve only ever used points. Are staples applied the same way as points?

Thanks, Thomas

Thanks Mark, the top of my above comment was suppose to be quote, can’t see how you delete messages. Anyway, I like your suggestions, trying to figure out the staple option, is that points driven by air driven nailers or pneumatic staple driver? Not heard of using staples as points before. Thanks Th...

I don't understand that - what purpose would it serve? If the purpose of the backing tape is partly to reduce the risk of dust/insects getting in, and partly to give a neat finish, putting the tape on before the fixing points wouldn't fulfil either of those two purposes. Unless I'm misreading it! Th...

Thanks Mark, hadn’t thought of thicker tape, I’ll investigate that! Black is a classy look, shame aren’t more easy options!

Hi there, I’m wondering if anyone has some suggestions for creating a neater gummed-taped back. I’m relatively new to framing, but have never been satisfied with the finish when taping over framing points; can see them bulging through paper. I’m thinking of trying the tape first, then fixing points....

TheArtvaults wrote: ↑Mon 29 Mar, 2021 4:43 pm I’m looking to sell my last one next month when my saw comes , send me a message.

Cheers Ross

Hi, Just wondering, are going to use a saw for all your cuts?

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Thomas

Thank you, I see Zeiss do a lens cleaning spray for coated glass, I might try that as I can get it next day.

Thanks Oliver, I was getting a bit exasperated, loosing hope! I’m using Nilglass H3. I’ve over handled a couple of pieces I think, in and out the frame too much and managed to scratch the film slightly too! I’m not convinced with the glass cleaner I have!

Hi there, wonder if anyone has some advice please. I had some AR UV 99% artglass (groglass) delivered recently. I cleaned the glass of course, however, there where quite a few gummy type specs that were hard to remove. The glass is now fitted over black mountboard. Of course black shows up everythin...

Thanks, good to know, maybe I’m trying too hard, just used to taping up!

I see that sound like a solution, thank you.

Unfortunately, the design in question has a slot fir the glass and slot for backing board, set spaces. I’d need to find another design

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Thomas

Thanks, I didn’t think it was right, any suggestions? Lion sell a black crepe tape, frames are black

Hi folks Wondering if anyone has a suggestion of how to finish the back of Aluminium frame? There’s usually a rebate for the backing board, slots in nicely, however, will brown gum paper stay on the powered coated aluminium? Looking to frame to a conservation/museum level Any advice welcome Many tha...

Hi, where is the item?

Hello, looks good, what price are you looking for?

Hi, where about is the item? What sort of age, completeness? Collection or delivery?

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Thomas