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Scameron, I just spoke with Ken Ralston, who knows Scotland and potential suppliers much better that anyone who has posted on here Take his advice. And if the first one didnt call you back, phone them again! :giggle: Yeah Ken's advice has been invaluable Keith. Thanks again for passing his details ...

I'm in Motherwell @pramsay13

I'm pretty sure for the first year I'm going to farm it out, far easier and less hassle. I'm not sure how successful things will be so therefore I think it best not to commit financially.

Thanks Mark,

Based on how this thread has gone I think I'd like to source someone local to me. I've been given the name of one in central Glasgow, so 20 miles or so, ideally I'd like to find one closer so nipping in would be easier.

Can anyone suggest individuals or companies in Scotland able to do custom mounts please with the potential for volume in the future?

Thanks in advance

Cheers Keith

Is Art Imaging the first casualty of the impending recession?

As far as I'm aware there are no entry level CMC's ("computerised Mount cutter"),unless you can find an old pneumatic machine. You could find a Gunnar F1 for £4K+ and an F1 hybrid for £5k+. With a few phone calls to your local framers, you could easily and quickly establish costs for your...

Thanks for all the tips and pointers so far. Certainly a few have altered my thought process and direction. Can anyone suggest a good entry level CNC and an idea of cost? I'm happy to consider a second hand one if the manufacturer has a good reputation for longevity. Remember this is not my primary ...

Thanks so much for the input so far everyone. I'm based in Lanarkshire in Scotland, so if anyone reading this is in my locality I'd appreciate a message with regard to "trade-rates" of subbing the work out. Just a few more clarifications. This is not my primary income maker, this is an off...

Thanks for your input Rainbow.

At present its a bit of an unknown.

Maybe 50 a week initially but that is a guess. But it could potentially take off and I'd like to be future proof ready.

Hi all, stumbled onto the forum by chance and would really appreciate some direction. I may use wrong terminology so please give me the benefit of the doubt. Due to losing my hearing through Covid I now need to find a new career, my previous one (airline pilot) is one I can't return to. Over the pas...