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hello all

Im looking for a larson jhul custom framer training manual, anyone have a copy?
Im becoming a bit obssessive re collecting framing books!

thanks

it looks like its 48 inch mountcutter or bigger
thanfully i didnt go for a 40inch one

regards

many thanks great advice as usual

regards

what is a good size mouncutter to start out with ive thought of 40 inch but
is that too small? would i only end up buying a larger one?

thanks

many thanks for the info Im clearer about it now

regards

wood finishing, an art and science! lots of info on the web re woodfinishing worth a search
also morrells may be able to help?

good luck

Ive had some training, can use a morso, mountcutter etc and have made a few frames to a good standard and will continiue hone my skills, i realise ive lots to learn! ive been reading from books about dry/mounting is there a good guide/course to read to explain the process? I dont quite get it, is it...

welcome

I'm in a similiar position to you, had a lifetime working with wood,now
considering framing,ive been reading lots, this site is a great source of info
my next decision is getting a days tuition,its just choosing one, never been
a fan of reinventing the wheel!

when i used to do woodturning i tried craft fairs,that was back in the 90's it was generally soul destroying,i had days when i sold nothing other a days selling an expensive item made up for it.i gave it up eventually there were too many hobbyists selling stuff for next to nothing. when people buy f...

when i used to do woodturning i tried craft fairs,that was back in the 90's it was generally soul destroying,i had days when i sold nothing other a days selling an expensive item made up for it.i gave it up eventually there were too many hobbyists selling stuff for next to nothing. when people buy f...

many thanks for the info

the brewery is quantum brewery in stockport
one of the best experimental breweries out there!

cheers

my son owns and runs a brewery in manchester and often does promotions etc he asked me if one of his branded glasses could be placed in a box frame, i said i couldnt as im only starting out but id put it out to some people who may know! how would the glass be fitted to the backing board? the glass w...

many thanks for reply,if only i had acting skills! i will send you a pm

many thanks for info

i forgot to add i will pay handsomely for your skills!

i noticed diy framing run a course in manchester
ive read somewhere, maybe on here that it is aimed
at diy market anyone have any info?

many thanks

hello all im looking for initial tuition ive looked at the courses available but they are mostly in the midlands /south ,owing to health problems im unable to travel long distances im in the north west england is there anyone in the area who could offer tuition? im based in north east cheshire many ...

hello all Im thinking of getting into framing I used to be an avid woodturner till my elbow couldnt take it anymore! got into making walking sticks which has been on hold due to house renovation,a chat with someone recently who owned a framing shop but due to high rent decided to retire,it made me t...