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by GeoSpectrum
Mon 11 Apr, 2022 8:02 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Cutting and joining hexagonal and octagonal frames.
Replies: 12
Views: 1356

Re: Cutting and joining hexagonal and octagonal frames.

If you made them a bit wider you could probably get a bessy clamp around them. Pinning is going to be fun but you may be able to use a biscuit joiner. You should be able to use standard moulding.
by GeoSpectrum
Tue 22 Mar, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: I'm looking for ideas for selling a large quantity of frame rims?
Replies: 6
Views: 1411

Re: I'm looking for ideas for selling a large quantity of frame rims?

Somebody will list them on eBay for you I should think, and split the difference. You just have to provide photos and a description, and post them.
by GeoSpectrum
Sat 19 Mar, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: I am thinking about starting a blog for my business.
Replies: 12
Views: 7441

Re: I am thinking about starting a blog for my business.

Instagram is the easiest way to start, just a photo and a few words are all that is required. What’s stopping you? It doesn’t need to be complicated. Do you have a smart phone? iPhone link. https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/instagram/id389801252 Google play link. https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai...
by GeoSpectrum
Wed 16 Mar, 2022 5:07 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Is it worth setting up or buying from a supplier
Replies: 10
Views: 1407

Re: Is it worth setting up or buying from a supplier

Speak to a professional supplier, they don’t generally sell via Etsy or EBay.

Lion
Wessex
Larson Juhl
Simon’s

Would be a good place to start.
by GeoSpectrum
Wed 16 Mar, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Is it worth setting up or buying from a supplier
Replies: 10
Views: 1407

Re: Is it worth setting up or buying from a supplier

Wessex do a rim only service and most supplies do a chop service where they cut the moulding to length. Larson Juhl do a routing service when they cut and rout the corners, all you have to do is use the provided wedges to join them. They may be your best bet for that style of moulding.
by GeoSpectrum
Tue 15 Mar, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Timber for Tray Frames
Replies: 4
Views: 823

Re: Timber for Tray Frames

by GeoSpectrum
Sun 13 Mar, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Brown gummed tape
Replies: 2
Views: 724

Re: Brown gummed tape

Really?
by GeoSpectrum
Mon 07 Mar, 2022 5:57 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Any thoughts about making frames with lap jointed corners.
Replies: 6
Views: 849

Re: Any thoughts about making frames with lap jointed corners.

Ben Nicholson framed some of his work with lap jointed frames. I’ve considered making replicas as there are a number artists working in his style where a replica frame may be of interest.
by GeoSpectrum
Tue 01 Mar, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Excalibur 5000 for sale £800
Replies: 4
Views: 1065

Excalibur 5000 for sale £800

Selling my Excalibur 5000. Pictures to follow.

Based DN215LZ (Lincolnshire) pick up preferred.
by GeoSpectrum
Mon 28 Feb, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Circular acrylic
Replies: 1
Views: 679

Circular acrylic

I need a 1000mm diameter 3mm acrylic circle. Any recommendations for suppliers?
by GeoSpectrum
Mon 28 Feb, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: MDF Frame
Replies: 7
Views: 1474

Re: MDF Frame

I have a CNC and wouldn’t touch mdf frames for engraving. The quality of the MDF inside is dire. Better off using hardwood or pine. If you use an adhesive coating before carving then the results would be ok. Lasers are an option also. I have t explored the possibilities with picture frames but I use...
by GeoSpectrum
Sun 27 Feb, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Oak Fillet
Replies: 9
Views: 1046

Re: Oak Fillet

What profile is a fillet? Is oak strip wood suitable?
by GeoSpectrum
Tue 15 Feb, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oval Spandrel Frames
Replies: 8
Views: 1302

Re: Oval Spandrel Frames

This is a 3D representation. What sizes would be useful?
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by GeoSpectrum
Tue 15 Feb, 2022 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oval Spandrel Frames
Replies: 8
Views: 1302

Re: Oval Spandrel Frames

I might put some plain wood ones up on my website, sometimes artists want them. I only need to make one and photograph it and offer several sizes. I’ll offer discount to framers…probably… :lol:
by GeoSpectrum
Tue 15 Feb, 2022 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oval Spandrel Frames
Replies: 8
Views: 1302

Re: Oval Spandrel Frames

I make them on my CNC out of 6mm birch plywood and get a nice chamfered edge. MDF would be ok but needs a bit more work on the chamfered edges when finishing.
by GeoSpectrum
Tue 08 Feb, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Can I use an electric planner on obeche?
Replies: 4
Views: 631

Re: Can I use an electric planner on obeche?

Home made thickness planers area sure way of loosing fingers. Get a real one from screwfix.
by GeoSpectrum
Mon 17 Jan, 2022 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pricing App.
Replies: 12
Views: 3190

Re: Pricing App.

Here you go. As I'm editing it it will drop in and out. Ill make a copy of it to share once ive got a few more bugs worked out. https://oaa.app.link/launch-app-9ba02ccc-891c-456d-baf9-c401f8a15655 Still a work in progress. Its generally finished but some of the background processes and invoicing/quo...
by GeoSpectrum
Fri 07 Jan, 2022 8:28 am
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Retirement Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1349

Re: Retirement Sale

Can I have a little more information on the Stretcher Bar cutting machine? Do you have a make and model?
by GeoSpectrum
Sun 02 Jan, 2022 7:46 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: How the hell do I do this?
Replies: 18
Views: 3487

Re: How the hell do I do this?

Polcore needs superglue, wood needs wood glue. You should always use glue.

As suggested a day or so of training would stand you in good stead. Better to do it right form the start, reputation is everything.