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Nielsen Aluminium frame advice

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Hi all,

I am looking for some advice in how to correctly fix together an aluminium frame.

It seems straight forward with the supplied hardware ('L' fixing plates and springs) but so far I've spent about an hour tweaking each corner trying to get neat corners without gaps.

The profiler is Nielsen profile 56. As per the picture.

I used R&H chop service so I am assuming it isn't a 'left hand fence' jobby whatsis which it looks a bit like.

I'm sure its technique, any suggestions. Conscious I might damage the moulding in a cack handed manner.

Those that use metal frames, do you seal the backboard and moulding, if so do you use the standard brown tape?

Thanks for your time.
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First of all make sure the L plates without the holes are the right way round. Not sure which way it is, but the stamped letters
need to be a certain way round. * you can sometimes bend them a tad to get a tighter corner, but try switching the orientation first. :wink:


*** I think it's writing toward the front of the moulding, but don't quote me. :lol:
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As for sealing, you can sandwich the glass/art/backing board with suitable tape (P-90?).
Don't try sealing the back like a wood frame. It's not necessary and you'll end up with a dog's dinner. :lol:
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Re: Nielsen Aluminium frame advice

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I made the mistake of sealing a load of ally frames for one of my own photo exhibitions about 10 years ago. A couple of years ago I came across a few of these frames and decided to reuse them for myself and trying to remove the sticky brown tape was a nightmare :( I've framed a couple of ally frames since and do as Prospero says and just seal the art/glass package with P90.

Sorry, but can't really offer any advice about getting good mitres on your frames. That profile does look a bit tricky :shock:
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Thanks Prospero and David some good tips. Glad it wasn't a silly question regarding the brown tape.

Cheers guys.
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I've never used that profile, but could you assemble and before tightening the screws use masking tape wrapped round the outside on each corner to hold the mitres closed then tighten the screws?
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Hi Louisesimon, thats what I was planning on doing :D . I had been gripping it with my hands and tightening each corner small amounts and repeating. I think as David says it will be difficult also due to the height of the profile. Just in the process of finishing off the package... we will see.

thanks your tips
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