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by poliopete
Fri 21 Feb, 2020 10:23 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Thank you!
Replies: 2
Views: 3859

Re: Thank you!

Hello Carl :D welcome to the FF.

Peter.
by poliopete
Fri 21 Feb, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello From Yorkshire (Lis and the obligatory whippet)
Replies: 11
Views: 8764

Re: Hello From Yorkshire (Lis and the obligatory whippet)

Hello Liz :D welcome to the FF

Peter.
by poliopete
Wed 19 Feb, 2020 7:25 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Wavey Canvass
Replies: 30
Views: 17860

Re: Wavey Canvass

Like Jan and other framers of a certain age, I framed and sold hundreds of H K oils through the 80's :D I remember seeing them for the first time at the NEC, a mountain of them priced from around £2 for the small ones and so on. Initially, I framed them on stretchers but soon realised that much less...
by poliopete
Sun 16 Feb, 2020 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How's it hanging?
Replies: 9
Views: 8020

Re: How's it hanging?

Not much to add to the already excellent advice from Justin/Steve N et al. :yes: With a larger frame I always "throw in" a couple of picture hooks, the double ones, along with an explanation and mark on the back of the frame a couple of crosses where the hooks should be driven in the wall....
by poliopete
Sun 16 Feb, 2020 8:17 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello Everyone ...
Replies: 3
Views: 4041

Re: Hello Everyone ...

Hi SuffolkDave :D and welcome to the FF.

Peter.
by poliopete
Wed 12 Feb, 2020 7:48 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Seeking moulding
Replies: 3
Views: 3416

Re: Seeking moulding

I have a short length of very similar if not the same and mine is a Larsan Johl moulding. I have had it for some time and should have dumped it by now. :( But I kept it just in case as I usually do :giggle:

Peter.
by poliopete
Sun 09 Feb, 2020 8:23 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: News & Events From Framers Equipment
Replies: 2
Views: 4268

Re: News & Events From Framers Equipment

Good morning Mitreman :D It's more than a little windy here at the moment on the edge of the North sea. Thanks for the regular updates you post, they are much appreciated. Great news about you expansion plans at your showroom and I wish you every success. Because of your hard work you deserve succes...
by poliopete
Sat 08 Feb, 2020 8:05 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Cassese cs199 vs cs299
Replies: 5
Views: 3667

Re: Cassese cs199 vs cs299

I have decided to upgrade to this second hand cs200. Although it has been well used it appears to be in excellent condition. Because these machines rarely come up for sale there is very little bench mark as regards price, therefore I'm not sure of what the second hand price should be. At least I do ...
by poliopete
Sat 08 Feb, 2020 7:51 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: What do you use as a mounting board in your matted frame?
Replies: 5
Views: 3397

Re: What do you use as a mounting board in your matted frame?

At the moment I am mainly using Peterborough Conservation mountboard as the undermount. I "book mount" most images. Some time ago one of the leading suppliers had this make of board on offer because they were discontinuing it. I recall asking on here if the price was right. Even at the off...
by poliopete
Sat 08 Feb, 2020 7:36 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Glass cleaner
Replies: 15
Views: 11397

Re: Glass cleaner

I should have added to my post I wear those white cotton gloves that Steve G mentions. They also prevent finger marks in you need to flip the glass over :D

Peter.
by poliopete
Thu 06 Feb, 2020 7:58 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Awkward frame
Replies: 17
Views: 8435

Re: Awkward frame

Hi Mark :D When I said "customers always right" it was with tongue in cheek :giggle: I did not expect anyone to take me seriously :?

Peter.
by poliopete
Thu 06 Feb, 2020 8:11 am
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Wanted - Chevron Display
Replies: 7
Views: 4475

Re: Wanted - Chevron Display

I think most framers make their own and if you do as Steve suggests you can do as I did once, hinge them on the wall so they fold back out of the way.

Peter.
by poliopete
Thu 06 Feb, 2020 7:37 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Awkward frame
Replies: 17
Views: 8435

Re: Awkward frame

"don't know why the customer picked that shape" cos' the customer's always right :giggle:
by poliopete
Wed 05 Feb, 2020 7:21 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Cassese cs199 vs cs299
Replies: 5
Views: 3667

Re: Cassese cs199 vs cs299

Hi Justin :D

This thread has made me stop and think as I'm on the verge of upgrading to a cs200.

I would really appreciate your thoughts regarding the two machines you mention and the cs200. If anyone else wants to offer an opinion I would be very interested in hearing their thoughts.

Peter.
by poliopete
Wed 05 Feb, 2020 7:06 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Glass cleaner
Replies: 15
Views: 11397

Re: Glass cleaner

I'm using Nil Glass and those large blue kitchen type rolls (not the two ply ones, too flimsy) and finish off with a micro fibre cloth I buy from PEL. Very happy with the result.

Peter.
by poliopete
Wed 05 Feb, 2020 6:52 am
Forum: Forum Issues
Topic: The viewing figures are unbelievable
Replies: 2
Views: 3402

Re: The viewing figures are unbelievable

Same here :D
by poliopete
Mon 03 Feb, 2020 7:59 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Large poster
Replies: 6
Views: 3767

Re: Large poster

I agree with prospero about the mount and I will leave it to him to suggest alternatives. I've recently completed a couple of frames a little larger than the one you are making. Both were stacked frames so quite strong. However, I made sub frames for both and found 3mm acrylic thick enough, cut to s...
by poliopete
Mon 03 Feb, 2020 7:48 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Cutting moulding - Hold against bottom plate or fence?
Replies: 5
Views: 3756

Re: Cutting moulding - Hold against bottom plate or fence?

I do the same as Steve. I was told to hold the moulding this way around forty five years ago and have never thought to hold it in any other way.

Peter.
by poliopete
Sun 02 Feb, 2020 8:26 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Advice needed on sports shirt framing please.
Replies: 20
Views: 10673

Re: Advice needed on sports shirt framing please.

I agree Justin :yes: and only use a combination of stitches and tags and never any type of tape or glue. The colour range of threads available make concealing the stitches easy and tags can also be hidden. I find it more accurate to cut half the template for the inside of the shirt and then fold ove...
by poliopete
Sat 01 Feb, 2020 8:21 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: morso mitre f - fair deal?
Replies: 10
Views: 4577

Re: morso mitre f - fair deal?

Looks a good machine to me at a good price. Two sets of blades are worth nearly that. :D

You have done the right thing by buying it :yes

Peter.