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by fitz
Sun 03 Mar, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Internal frame lighting
Replies: 2
Views: 163

Re: Internal frame lighting

You can buy led lighting strips that can be cut to size (Amazon) These are quite cheap and very effective back lighting. They come in self adhesive strips but you might want to strengthen that process using either glue or finger lift tape. These can be operated by a small remote control or you can h...
by fitz
Tue 20 Feb, 2024 11:43 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Retierment Framing biz
Replies: 3
Views: 340

Re: Retierment Framing biz

On the issue of equipment and machinery I bought a second hand Morso from Wessex, a Cassese C One Cartridge Underpinner, a Keencut Ultimat Futura Mountcutter and a small roller type laminator. I mainly shop for supplies from Centrado and Lion but also from a few others from time to time. Mainline Mo...
by fitz
Tue 20 Feb, 2024 11:37 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Retierment Framing biz
Replies: 3
Views: 340

Re: Retierment Framing biz

Hello. I retired some years ago and have dabbled in a few bits and pieces over the past few years. As an artist I started out framing my own work and from 2019 have operated a home based framing business. Initially I advertised in a local freely distributed magazine that went into every home in the ...
by fitz
Mon 19 Feb, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Bright red flat moulding 50mm or wider
Replies: 4
Views: 283

Re: Bright red flat moulding 50mm or wider

In that situation I would paint a bare wood moulding bright red acrylic with a dead flat finish perhaps?
by fitz
Tue 30 Jan, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: BATHROOM FRAMING
Replies: 5
Views: 539

Re: BATHROOM FRAMING

The process I utilise with plasticky type canvasses is to cut 6mm MDF to the exact size of the actual artwork of the print. I use a mini roller to cover the MDF with the PVA and let this soak in for 5 minutes or so until it goes tacky. Then I coat it again and apply the “canvas’ using a brayer rolle...
by fitz
Mon 29 Jan, 2024 11:19 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: BATHROOM FRAMING
Replies: 5
Views: 539

Re: BATHROOM FRAMING

Will it be hanging in a bathroom or is it a print of a bathroom? Whenever I get these to frame if the customer wants a stretcher type option I would ask if they were ok with the artwork wrapping around the edges which would give you more ‘canvas’ to work with. If they were happy to select a conventi...
by fitz
Sun 28 Jan, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Price check
Replies: 5
Views: 37093

Re: Price check

I use bbest pricing software and find that my customers are very happy with my prices. They keep coming back. You’re pretty bang on with No.1, I had £62 but for No. 2 I think you were giving your customer a good deal. I had around £120 for that one.
by fitz
Mon 01 Jan, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
Topic: PRICING SOFTWARE ESTLITE
Replies: 9
Views: 71131

Re: PRICING SOFTWARE ESTLITE

I also use bbest and am very happy with it. If you print the quotation/pricing info to pdf you can keep them on file.
by fitz
Fri 29 Dec, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Fletcher tab gun - repairable?
Replies: 11
Views: 136713

Re: Fletcher tab gun - repairable?

I tried to fix mine but as soon as I took out the securing screws and opened it up it burst open and bits including springs burst out everywhere. I couldn’t get it back together and ended up binning it. I would probably be more careful in separating the parts if I had the chance again. hope you have...
by fitz
Fri 22 Dec, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideas for old chevrons
Replies: 4
Views: 28120

Re: Ideas for old chevrons

That photo would make a great framers jigsaw😊
by fitz
Thu 21 Dec, 2023 11:17 pm
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Morso Blades
Replies: 10
Views: 109310

Re: Morso Blades

I buy new sets when I need them from Mainline Mouldings. They also offer a very professional and first class sharpening service. I certainly wouldn’t buy any second hand Morso blades. In my experience they’re second hand because they’re second rate and haven’t been sharpened properly. I only ever ge...
by fitz
Sun 10 Dec, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Cassese CS1 Wedge Distributor Block
Replies: 4
Views: 8528

Re: Cassese CS1 Wedge Distributor Block

Thanks for taking the time to respond Mark. They are the 10.3mm width wedges in a glued strip. I will get a couple of the metal chutes and try these out.
by fitz
Sat 09 Dec, 2023 11:55 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Cassese CS1 Wedge Distributor Block
Replies: 4
Views: 8528

Re: Cassese CS1 Wedge Distributor Block

Hi Mark. Thanks for responding. I am having fairly frequent misfiring issues and have already changed the blade with very little difference. I have been trying to refill the cartridges with Alfamacchine wedges and these jam fairly frequently so I often need to strip down the whole block and reassemb...
by fitz
Sat 09 Dec, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Cassese CS1 Wedge Distributor Block
Replies: 4
Views: 8528

Cassese CS1 Wedge Distributor Block

This may be a bit of a long shot. I’m looking for a wedge distributor block for my CS1 Cart underpinner. Underpinner spares are sold out. Thanks.
by fitz
Sun 12 Nov, 2023 11:49 pm
Forum: After Hours
Topic: hand mitre saws
Replies: 11
Views: 56540

Re: hand mitre saws

I started out with one of these Nobex typesaws following a weekend framing course after which I spent around £800 on stuff I never use now. It was ok for a while along with the small scale v nail driver that took one v nail at a time but as things developed it all became quite useless and not at all...
by fitz
Wed 01 Nov, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To chop or not to chop
Replies: 8
Views: 23438

Re: To chop or not to chop

I agree with all on this.. I use chop for larger expensive mouldings. You are generally guaranteed that the moulding will be flawless and they always arrive in good nick. Am I right in thinking there is one main chop service provider though, namely Lion?
by fitz
Tue 31 Oct, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: first floating/box frame
Replies: 5
Views: 9473

Re: first floating/box frame

The Hedgehog method is very good for ‘floating’ artwork. There is a lot on here about that. Lion have also put out some useful videos on how to effectively mount in this way.
by fitz
Sun 29 Oct, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: First OS map coming in tomorrow....
Replies: 6
Views: 11467

Re: First OS map coming in tomorrow....

I did a few of these OS maps recently. They are produced normally on very thin paper. If you hinge this at the top only the map will ripple, even under a mount. I eventually stuck them onto self adhesive board which was very successful and they looked fine and flat. They were too big for my roller l...
by fitz
Wed 04 Oct, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Cassese Cartridge Wedges
Replies: 0
Views: 9747

Cassese Cartridge Wedges

Hi. Just wondering if anyone a)has been able to source cartridge type wedges or b)has tried the type of metal alternative shown in the photo, and can comment on effectiveness etc. I use a CS1 Cart Underpinner but am now running out of cartridges. I have been refilling the cartridges with Alfamacchin...
by fitz
Sat 12 Aug, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Sad News.
Replies: 4
Views: 5212

Sad News.

Some on here may know Richard Atkins from Livingston, a lifelong framer of some repute. Sadly Richard passed away on 27th July at Tippethill House Hospital, Armadale. His wife Monica passed away in March this year. RIP.