The Framers Forum

Evening and Happy New Year I’m floating a large piece of artwork 100x100 I’m using hedgehog method (only done it twice before on smaller pieces) and get the feeling from the more experienced framers here that it’s a preferred method. Was wondering many Anchors versus Bridges one would use per edge o...

Thanks very much I also love my Keencut straightedge ,it’s a great weight and doesn’t slip !
Deffo going to try your “wrong way round method” Technoframer.
Have a good evening
Neal

Thanks for sharing
That’s some skill there,are those narrow ones cut by hand ?
Looks very time consuming
Neal

Thanks John, I appreciate your knowledge.

Thanks very much

Assume one should bond the foamcore and mountboard before cutting strips ?

I have a Keencut Gold mountcutter,assume it would cut 6.4mm thickness ? What about the “hooking”
(5mm foam plus 1.4mm mountboard )

Thanks Neal

Good Afternoon,happy Sunday, When needed I prefer to make my own spacers from matching mountboard and foamcore.(3,5 or 10mm) I’m cutting by hand with a Stanley and ruler However If I require over 100 cm length and narrower than 8mm I find it a bit challenging to keep them perfectly straight and para...

Thanks Everyone
Enjoy your Sunday !
Neal

Great advise
Thanks very much

Thanks very much I’m going to try the black bison neutral wax
Neal

Good Afternoon

A year in and enjoying my change of career.

Question
I’ve just stained a lovely piece of bare oak,really love the finish/colour,but do I need to put a clear finishing coat on ?

Any feedback greatly appreciated

Neal

Thanks for feedback and insights very helpful
@ Justintime What’s a “Stressed Joint” ?
Cheers

Thanks for quick reply
That’s kind of what I wanted to hear.
Good quality PVA and how long should i wait for glue to set before removing the band ?

Hi I’m new to commercial framing and still learning the craft. I’m seeking some advice from those with more experience regarding joining mitres I’m not 100% happy with the outcome when using my Cassese 79 on larger frames (+70cm) and more ornate mouldings mainly the larger the moulding the harder it...

Hi Nicola
I would be interested in one of these if still available.
Can I check roughly where you are based,I’m in NW London
Thanks Neal (first time on forum)