The Framers Forum

I just chop these flat ones upside down in the Morso. Just make sure the base of the machine is nice and clean, just push the rebate supports out of the way. As for joining, these days I use a Hoffmann, but before I got that I would glue it up generously, underpin with 1 or 2 15mm wedges, but NOT st...

There are a couple of options that may work for you, but generally I cut them down to size and hand-finish. I wasn't sure from your post of the 20mm width was on the face or the base. Generally if you want 20mm on the face it would be too tall and thin for most framers to easily join (without a Hoff...

If your workshop is small there's even more reason to get a wall mounted cutter, as it will free up a lot of bench space.

There are a lot of ways to skin a cat, but here are my initial thoughts. 1) You are longer than standard sheet size, so bear that in mind when pricing. 2) You'll need a moulding that is substantial enough over a 1.33m length (I would favour a deep rebate moulding, then I could fit a cross-brace in t...

I'm about an hour away from you, and have a Pistorius you can come and collect for free. Fully working.

Justin is right. But, I have framed literally 1000s of posters up against the glass in the 1980s 1990s 2000s, and 100s of low budget jobs since then. I've still got a few at home that I did 30 years ago, and they're still fine. We know better now, but it's not a heinous crime to do it. In an ideal w...

Check out the Keencut website, it's more comprehensive than the manual
https://www.keencut.com/support/adjusti ... ibur-5000/

It really should not be that complicated. The glass needs to stay still - clamped lightly is my method The cutting wheel needs to be in good condition and running freely. If it has been damaged, replace it, otherwise put a drop of glass cutting oil on it. Adjust the pressure - if you are pressing to...

Where do you buy your mouldings from? Maybe go and play with the chevrons there. Otherwise looking at the Rose & Hollis catalogue or website (unfinished mouldings) where the mouldings are all drawn in profile and to scale can help you to visualise how they could go together to get the look you want....

I use a headless pin gun for this, with some small blobs of glue. It's also useful for numerous other tasks around the workshop. This is the one I got https://www.axminstertools.com/axminster-professional-ap1220hp-headless-pinner-24g-12-20mm-107613 but it looks like it is out of stock - sure there a...

I've got one of those. Only had it about a month, and wish I had bought one years ago. I didn't pay that much for it though. Found one on ebay, brand new, but opened box, paid £300 inc VAT. Sounds expensive, but saves me a couple of minutes on every frame. It took me a couple of weeks to get used to...

It was a pleasure to meet you Debbie.

Glad you enjoyed it, look forward to seeing some of your creations!

It's fairly straightforward, but quite heavy, so easier with 2 people. The basic principle is 1) Remove the 2 white wooden backing boards 2) Lay the machine down on the floor if you have space 3) Loosen the leg height adjustments on the black A frame legs, and push in for minimum height adjustment. ...

Thanks guys, I will have a go with those options, and see how I get on

I work out of a large double garage sized unit. I have insulated the roof area, and carpeted the concrete floor. For the first winter I was there, I used electric oil filled radiators, which do keep it nice and warm. But you can see the smart meter going crazy. Last year I installed a couple of ceil...

I'm wanting to experiment with making cardboard boxes for a range of small frames that I sell. I have a Gunnar F1 Hybrid, and have worked out the templates, but not found a supply of board to cut. So my questions are 1. Does anybody do this regularly? 2. What sort of board do you cut for boxes? 3. W...

The ribbed oak one is particularly good used as a the inner frame with a tall hockey stick style frame stacked on the outside.

I have tried cutting rebates with the table saw, but don't find it a good use of time. Generally I have wasted enough wood to do another frame before I get it right. I have built my small Proxxon table saw into a bench, and added some more T tracks so that I can get a bit more accuracy. I use it 99%...

Thanks Geoff, glad you enjoyed the day. I look forward to seeing some more of your work! The examples above were Geoff's own creations so I can't take the credit! The 'cornflower' blue one was on a rough sawn pine moulding very similar to R&H A284, and the ribbed one is R&H A64 oak. I teach the proc...

It depends on how much time you have to dedicate to getting them sold. On the surface of what I can see from the photos, the main bits of equipment, the plan chest and workbench are probably worth around £2000 to someone who wants to start up from scratch. Presumably there's some hand tools, and a b...