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i've a large old linen backed medical chart to frame needs to be float mounted approx. 63 inches by 30 inches will I get away with 2mm glass
as always they want to keep the costs down i've quoted £ 145.
as always they want to keep the costs down i've quoted £ 145.
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Re: Query
Don't you mean £1450?
OK, that is a bit high, but something that size, materials alone surely cost a fair proportion of 145
Personally I would not use glass at that size when float mounting, but I am sure lots would. What frame you using and what's it being float mounted on?
OK, that is a bit high, but something that size, materials alone surely cost a fair proportion of 145
Personally I would not use glass at that size when float mounting, but I am sure lots would. What frame you using and what's it being float mounted on?
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Re: Query
The largest size I've done in 2mm was 54 x 34 inches and that was plenty big enough for me All depends on how well supported the glass is in the frame? If the glass is sitting between a 5mm rebate and 5mm spacer for a float job then I wouldn't be happy with 2mm. If the glass can rest on something like Rose & Hollis A293 with a similar width spacer then I would be happier.
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Re: Query
Hi Rick ....................................................................you must have a large bench and an assistant
the price is on the low side, well only my opion!!
Ian
the price is on the low side, well only my opion!!
Ian
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Re: Query
Hi Rick
Firstly, thank you for posting the image of Pistorius "block" last year, that solved my problem.
FWIW I would go Acrylic and try and find a local suppler who cuts to size. I found for one offs, buying on line is more expensive. What with delivery, minimum order and such. It took me ages but I have found a small company not to far away from me who fit the bill.
I agree that your price is a tad on the low side.
All the best
Peter
Firstly, thank you for posting the image of Pistorius "block" last year, that solved my problem.
FWIW I would go Acrylic and try and find a local suppler who cuts to size. I found for one offs, buying on line is more expensive. What with delivery, minimum order and such. It took me ages but I have found a small company not to far away from me who fit the bill.
I agree that your price is a tad on the low side.
All the best
Peter
Re: Query
That would be a fair old chunk of glass and would need a hefty frame.
If price is an issue then use 3mm acrylic or polycarbonate in direct contact.
Being mounted on linen it probably won't wriggle and go wavy quite as bad as if just the
paper. Sandwich the outside with tape and this will create a vacuum effect which will
stop the glazing flopping forward. If you used spacers you would have to go for 6mm, more
expense and more weight.
All in all it's a compromise, but I think I could live with it. The cost of a pre-cut piece of glazing
is likely to be a good proportion of your selling price. Add the frame and labour and you might
just break even.
If price is an issue then use 3mm acrylic or polycarbonate in direct contact.
Being mounted on linen it probably won't wriggle and go wavy quite as bad as if just the
paper. Sandwich the outside with tape and this will create a vacuum effect which will
stop the glazing flopping forward. If you used spacers you would have to go for 6mm, more
expense and more weight.
All in all it's a compromise, but I think I could live with it. The cost of a pre-cut piece of glazing
is likely to be a good proportion of your selling price. Add the frame and labour and you might
just break even.
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Re: Query
Hi
This one was 160 x 130 cm. Used Acrylic to limit weight - not to lower cost.
Charged considerably more than £1245 I must say !
matt
This one was 160 x 130 cm. Used Acrylic to limit weight - not to lower cost.
Charged considerably more than £1245 I must say !
matt
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A 5mm rebate is a bit small for art and any glazing that large. IMHO I would insist on a larger rebate and a strong frame and or an added strainer frame for support,
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Re: Query
meant £145 - not £1245 !