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by David McCormack
Fri 01 Mar, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Removing double-sided tape
Replies: 6
Views: 2626

Re: Removing double-sided tape

This is the stuff you want https://www.lionpic.co.uk/p/9699/Zest-It-Natural-Solvent-Cleaner-125ml Trying to remove anything like sticky glue from paper is never really safe or foolproof but this stuff will be your best chance. Another option is not to remove the glue and cover it with a dusting of f...
by David McCormack
Fri 01 Mar, 2019 11:05 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Self adhesive boards for mounting photos
Replies: 14
Views: 4911

Re: Self adhesive boards for mounting photos

Thanks for your ideas on this. I have a bit of homework to do in finding the three videos I think this is the video Peter mentioned. I'll just say that for photos as big as yours, corners pockets may not be the best option. With corner pockets the photo has to support its own weight. You would be b...
by David McCormack
Fri 01 Mar, 2019 9:55 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Yellow Fletcher Gun
Replies: 4
Views: 2337

Re: Yellow Fletcher Gun

Oh dear :Slap:

Can't really help but here is a parts diagram, good luck :D
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by David McCormack
Thu 28 Feb, 2019 11:20 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Birds Heads!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2609

Re: Birds Heads!!

Put the bird's head in a cardboard box and bury it in your garden :(

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(Mylar polyester clear straps and/or embroidery silk threads)
by David McCormack
Thu 28 Feb, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: hELLO fROM nEWBURY
Replies: 4
Views: 3400

Re: hELLO fROM nEWBURY

wELCOME tO tHE fRAMERS fORUM :? :D
by David McCormack
Thu 28 Feb, 2019 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mount Cutters
Replies: 14
Views: 5611

Re: Mount Cutters

You want the tech s .012 for general mount cutting s blades are a single chisel edge and you can only cut on one side. I prefer the d knife edge blades as you can use both sides of the blades which means twice as many cuts per blade :D I do use the chisel edge blades when cutting thicker board as I...
by David McCormack
Wed 27 Feb, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Moulding species and colour
Replies: 8
Views: 3121

Re: Moulding species and colour

Looks like oak to me :D I have had lengths of oak that are near white on one end and dark brown on the other! :? but that is the nature of real wood :clap: Rather that waxes you could try spirit based stains to match the colour of your sample. I use the Liberon range but also often pick up whatever ...
by David McCormack
Mon 25 Feb, 2019 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Framer Down.
Replies: 17
Views: 8389

Re: Framer Down.

Get well soon Mark :D
by David McCormack
Sat 16 Feb, 2019 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Over cuts on mounts.
Replies: 14
Views: 5833

Re: Over cuts on mounts.

Nice diagram thanks :D
by David McCormack
Wed 13 Feb, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mouldings/mountboard to practice on...
Replies: 13
Views: 6771

Re: Mouldings/mountboard to practice on...

Hey cleaver, just sent you a full pack of brand new lovely mountboard.... posted to your address in Kearny, New Jersey.... keep an eye out for it :giggle: And is there anything, like strawboard, that'd be fine to practice on? I would practice on proper mountboard. Apart from all the generous offers ...
by David McCormack
Wed 13 Feb, 2019 10:39 am
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Hoffmann X20 for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 5514

Re: Hoffmann X20 for sale

You can only edit a post for a short time after creating it and then after that you can't. Contact admin for more help :D
by David McCormack
Wed 13 Feb, 2019 10:26 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Bie
Replies: 10
Views: 5063

Re: New Bie

Welcome to the forum prateek :handshake:

Why not tell us a bit more about your interest in framing :D
by David McCormack
Tue 12 Feb, 2019 9:46 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member Intro
Replies: 13
Views: 6059

Re: New Member Intro

Welcome to the forum :handshake:
by David McCormack
Tue 12 Feb, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Newbie Advice on “Pie Crust” and “Batwing” for MP?
Replies: 4
Views: 2032

Re: Newbie Advice on “Pie Crust” and “Batwing” for MP?

Pie Crust and Batwing for MP..... sounds like the contents of Jacob Rees-Mogg's lunchbox :shock:

Welcome to the forum :handshake:

You should also ask on The Grumble :D
by David McCormack
Tue 12 Feb, 2019 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coloured Mounts
Replies: 6
Views: 4313

Re: Coloured Mounts

They look like a bunch of set squares all bunched together Is it a full range of colours you're looking for a just a few colours? If you are an artist, you could persuade your local framer to cut a couple of chevrons for you from offcuts? If you are a framer then contact suppliers directly and ask ...
by David McCormack
Mon 11 Feb, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coloured Mounts
Replies: 6
Views: 4313

Re: Coloured Mounts

Hi irishsi and welcome to the forum :D They are known in the trade as mountboard chevrons. You can get some here https://www.lionpic.co.uk/mountboard-boards/colourmount/samples/ Are you an artist or framer? Also here https://larsonjuhl.co.uk/mountboard/mountboard-sundries/arq-mb-white-core-cons-ttt-...
by David McCormack
Thu 07 Feb, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Over cuts on mounts.
Replies: 14
Views: 5833

Re: Over cuts on mounts.

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by David McCormack
Thu 07 Feb, 2019 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Over cuts on mounts.
Replies: 14
Views: 5833

Re: Over cuts on mounts.

Thanks featurepiece, I feel better knowing you also have over cuts on your bottom 8)