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by cleaver
Thu 13 Feb, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How's it hanging?
Replies: 9
Views: 8020

How's it hanging?

(I've got to stop these iffy thread titles.) Anyway, what's the best way to get frames to sit as parallel to the wall as possible, when seen from the side? At the moment, I put the D rings one third of the way down, and ensure the wire comes to around an inch or so below the top edge when hung. I al...
by cleaver
Thu 13 Feb, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Fitting out a workshop - help advice needed
Replies: 19
Views: 12128

Re: Fitting out a workshop - help advice needed

Or a barber shop quartet....if you can find a 4th Steve. :music:
by cleaver
Thu 13 Feb, 2020 10:37 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Fitting out a workshop - help advice needed
Replies: 19
Views: 12128

Re: Fitting out a workshop - help advice needed

Maybe you could all form a boy band, Steve? :shock:
by cleaver
Mon 10 Feb, 2020 11:03 am
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: New frame finished. Advice needed
Replies: 15
Views: 13474

Re: New frame finished. Advice needed

Really enjoying your efforts, Matt - and all the discussions about them.

Good on you for diving in with bespoke finishes so soon.

Paul
by cleaver
Sat 08 Feb, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upside-down cutting....
Replies: 12
Views: 7363

Re: Upside-down cutting....

Mark, I really envy the skills and knowledge of people like you, Dermot, Steve & Peter (to name but four). You are proper framers, with skills I can't hope to acquire - having only taken it up in my 50s. It must be nice not to have to sweat on mitres being perfect, as you know how to remedy any ...
by cleaver
Sat 08 Feb, 2020 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upside-down cutting....
Replies: 12
Views: 7363

Re: Upside-down cutting....

LOL, glad I'm not the only one, Justin! I take the points made about making sure the moulding's face doesn't get dented etc, but I really like cutting that way. I still faff around a bit with the rebate supports, and cutting the 'other way' takes them out of the equation. That's pretty shameful to a...
by cleaver
Fri 07 Feb, 2020 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upside-down cutting....
Replies: 12
Views: 7363

Re: Upside-down cutting....

Yes, I realise it's a commonly used technique. I just wondered whether anyone did it whenever possible, as opposed to only when forced to.
by cleaver
Fri 07 Feb, 2020 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upside-down cutting....
Replies: 12
Views: 7363

Upside-down cutting....

Do you ever cut flat-fronted profiles upside-down on the Morso? (I.e. flipped over, so you don't need to use the rebate supports). I really like the results/way of working. Just wondering if i'm alone in employing this way of cutting whenever possible....and does anyone think there are any downsides...
by cleaver
Sun 26 Jan, 2020 3:53 pm
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Transport
Replies: 1
Views: 1179

Re: Transport

Many thanks, Lurcher. Have heard the name, but good to hear positive things about them if I ever need them.
by cleaver
Tue 21 Jan, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: After Hours
Topic: Watching TV.
Replies: 59
Views: 30442

Re: Watching TV.

'ere, Mr P.......have you clocked the new addition: 'The Smithsonian Channel'?

I can't watch that in my clapped-out jogging bottoms....I'll have to put a black tie on :lol:
by cleaver
Wed 15 Jan, 2020 12:40 pm
Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
Topic: Windows 7 advice
Replies: 8
Views: 5781

Re: Windows 7 advice

I just kicked the can down the road by buying a pre-loved Sony Vaio (with a fresh Windows 10 installation) off fleabay.

Will still need to sort the other one out, but no rush now. :D
by cleaver
Wed 15 Jan, 2020 12:24 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: After all these years.....
Replies: 5
Views: 3975

Re: After all these years.....

Really nice read, Steve. As I hope I never tire of saying: thank you again to yourself, Mark, Prospero-Peter, Dermot, and all the other masters of this craft who pass on your hard-won knowledge and insights. Without all the support you guys give (for free), people like me would find it a whole lot h...
by cleaver
Tue 14 Jan, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
Topic: Windows 7 advice
Replies: 8
Views: 5781

Re: Windows 7 advice

Framing espionage, you say, Steve?......I can feel a best-seller coming on (printed on PH neutral paper, of course) :lol:
by cleaver
Tue 14 Jan, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
Topic: Windows 7 advice
Replies: 8
Views: 5781

Re: Windows 7 advice

Now who'd be fool enough to hack the sheriff's computers? :wounded:
by cleaver
Tue 14 Jan, 2020 3:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone still use one of these ??
Replies: 14
Views: 11710

Re: Anyone still use one of these ??

Sounds like the makings of a framing museum, Mr P. :lol:
by cleaver
Tue 14 Jan, 2020 3:24 am
Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
Topic: Windows 7 advice
Replies: 8
Views: 5781

Re: Windows 7 advice

Thanks guys. What concerns me is online security. Saying that, I suppose I could keep it offline and just us it for itunes...but that has to update etc. I'm like you, Peter; I never bothered updating Windows 7. But it is a worry that Microsoft will cease trying to keep ahead of the hackers/malware a...
by cleaver
Mon 13 Jan, 2020 6:47 pm
Forum: Forum Issues
Topic: Delete Cookies Button - Bottom right of the screen.
Replies: 2
Views: 5780

Re: Delete Cookies Button - Bottom right of the screen.

Slightly off topic, but I found ticking the 'keep me signed in' box at log in has solved all the issues I've had (getting signed out even when on the forum, my replies getting wiped when I go to post them, etc.). Strongly recommend it to anyone who hasn't do it. (In best Hannibal Lecter voice) lovin...
by cleaver
Mon 13 Jan, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
Topic: Windows 7 advice
Replies: 8
Views: 5781

Windows 7 advice

Hi all, I just found out that Microsoft are stopping support for Windows 7 from tomorrow. :xcomputer: I've only got it on an old laptop, but that has my itunes on, plus I'd like to keep it 'alive' as a back-up. So (if anyone still has any Windows 7 devices!), has anyone found any cheapo fixes, or wi...
by cleaver
Mon 13 Jan, 2020 10:46 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi there
Replies: 6
Views: 3637

Re: Hi there

Happy Welcome, Bill. :D
by cleaver
Fri 10 Jan, 2020 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you tape up your package?
Replies: 13
Views: 5821

Re: Do you tape up your package?

Thanks Graham (and everyone else).

I like Tessa tape. Been using Seksui for frame backs, but find it a bit stiff and unyielding compared to Tessa tape.

:D