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Hi John,
Thank's that worked first time, just going to update my profile and avatar and I will be posting soon
Cheers MITREMAN

Hi John,
MITREMAN here been away for a while but hope to be back on board, signed in today with a tempory password as my original one did'nt work can you give me some advice on how to reset it to the one I would like.
Thank you
MITREMAN

Hi John and other Forum Members, This Site is Cool 8) Wish my PC was its been driving me NUTS :xcomputer: :head: Got to get it repaired running like a snail and freezing, into the Medics for a week, so wont be about :( will miss you all :cry: . Take Care MITREMAN :rock: http://www.framersequipment.c...

Hi fineedge, Like the tip about cutting glass while in thre rack fineedge. How about getting a wrist support and some cup sucker pads for lifting glass they might make it easier. I broke my wrist playing football :oops: so I know how hard it is to work when injured. Regards MITREMAN 8)

Hi Ian, Yes that's right i have some canvastex and have stripped the backs of many a photo, (not for the faint hearted). Also used the old seal method when you used to soak the back and peal off (dodgy tho). :roll: Anyone remember chartex backing cloth a pre-coated canvas for putting ordernance surv...

Welcome scottk,
Glad your on board, hold on tight and enjoy the ride
Ya ha
MITREMAN
www.framersequipment.co.uk

Hi Guys, I agree I have used fusion 4000 used to be part of the old exhibitex product ( if i remember correctly?still got a kit) good when mounting heavier papers and canvas to a board ( if you cool under a weight) in conjuction with a top film which you emboss a texture of your choice into the film...

Hi Roboframer,
I 'am sure you were a bookie in a formal life now transformed to Roboframer after being hit by a horse
Love your views keep up the good posts you always get to the facts and add some humour to .
Take care

MITREMAN
www.framersequipment.co.uk

Hi Prospero,
Like the painting and the boots,Who's that Man.....umm
Superman Batman No It can only be the Great Prospero.
Keep up the goods post nice to see a photo, I might get that brave soon.
Take Care

MITREMAN

Shh Jan the man

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Hi Dave,
I can proberly help, searching through my spares, i know the part if i find one i will put in in the post, if you let me have your address( pm or private message if you wish).

Cheers MITREMAN
www.framersequipment.co.uk

Hi Guys, Good advise from Bill always proceed with caution :? Don't take on what you can't handle, learn how to do it from the experts, or pass it on to a Conservator you can always add a percentage without the worry of being sued. A great book I read some time back by Vivian C Kistler, CPF GCF i In...

Hi Steve, Looking forward to meeting you soon, I, am sure we have met many moons ago :? . Also good to have expert advise in your field. 8) I agree after choosing the right substrate and mounting tissue/film for the job and mounting your artwork, it's always good policy to cool the art work under a ...

Hi Guys, Thank you for taking the time to replie, "Its good to be on board John" :D . Always happy to help anyone if I can. Sharing our knowledge advising each other is what helps keep this trade alive, like other members before me, have said, "Its good to know who you are sharing you...

Public Apology and Introduction Dear Forum members, I would like to make a public apology for advertising on the Forum :oops: , and introduce myself properly so you know my connection with Framers Equipment Ltd. My name is Jan Stanlick. I’m a skilled freelance picture framer of over 31 years experi...

Public Apology and Introduction Dear Osgood, I would like to make a public apology for advertising on the Forum, and introduce myself properly so you know my connection with Framers Equipment Ltd. My name is Jan Stanlick. I’m a skilled freelance picture framer of over 31 years experience. I was tra...

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Hi Deejay, I agree with Roboframer, except I use Torn Mulberry Paper to make my hinges which I find stronger, then I make my own pure rice starch paste to the right consistency, you may need three t-shape supports hinges at the top as parchment is quite heavy and not usually flat. I used this method...

[quote="SteveG"]Just finished a doing a shirt using the Minerva (polymer) extra deep rebate moulding. I found that when cutting on the guillotine the left blade pushes the moulding slightly away from the blade as it got near the bottom of the cut. Hi Steve, Movement in the head of the Mors...

Hi Osgood, I take on board your point about preservation methods in framing objects in the trays. :cry: The example frame in the photo I framed over 20 yrs ago and still look’s good. The objects in the case are not of great value only on a personal level (granddads whistle). I have been framing 31 y...