I had a customer in today I've framed a few of her tapesties she's asked me to make a
firescreen frame for her lastest work, I havn't got a clue but of course I said "Yes No Problem"
HEELLPP.
I'm sure i read something on here about it. So if anyone has an idea I would be much obliged.
Firescreens
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Re: Firescreens
Hi there,
I have several at our barn, I can photo them and email to you with construction details. Might not be till Sunday as I am having a thing called a "day off" tomorrow. Not sure what it means, but I don't think I am aloud to go to the workshop.
Let me know if that is any help?
Cheers
Nick
I have several at our barn, I can photo them and email to you with construction details. Might not be till Sunday as I am having a thing called a "day off" tomorrow. Not sure what it means, but I don't think I am aloud to go to the workshop.
Let me know if that is any help?
Cheers
Nick
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Re: Firescreens
Thanks for the info john did'nt realize Lion did stuff like that,I'll have to scour their Catalogue more often
Hi Nick If you could do that for me it would be great. A day off for me normaly means catching up on all the work I could'nt do around the house & garden . Still I have somthing called a Holiday coming up soon, not sure what that is either
Hi Nick If you could do that for me it would be great. A day off for me normaly means catching up on all the work I could'nt do around the house & garden . Still I have somthing called a Holiday coming up soon, not sure what that is either
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Re: Firescreens
Here is one I did earlier:
Not my choice of mount but that is what the customer insisted on. As someone said earlier use a reasonably substantial moulding and check the price of the fittings before you quote the customer they are more expensive than you would think. Most Framing Wholesalers stock them as well as Lion.
Not my choice of mount but that is what the customer insisted on. As someone said earlier use a reasonably substantial moulding and check the price of the fittings before you quote the customer they are more expensive than you would think. Most Framing Wholesalers stock them as well as Lion.
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Re: Firescreens
Here is one we did a while ago for a customer. This is a double frame, back to back, containing a collage of family photos and memories.
The fittings are the lion fittings but the customer wanted them black to match her fire tongs! This meant we had to paint all the metal work including hinges, screws and clips. The two frames are hinged at the top and have clips underneath to keep them shut. It was quite complicated fitting it together and I don't use this as an example for customers but it was fun putting it together.
The thing to remember with fire screens is you need a solid moulding that will support itself standing up, has a rebate deep enough to take the contents and the side of the moulding needs to be flat and deep enough to screw the feet on. Time yourself putting it together to ensure you don't undercharge for the job, on the first one you surely will, but it is practice as well for the future.
The fittings are the lion fittings but the customer wanted them black to match her fire tongs! This meant we had to paint all the metal work including hinges, screws and clips. The two frames are hinged at the top and have clips underneath to keep them shut. It was quite complicated fitting it together and I don't use this as an example for customers but it was fun putting it together.
The thing to remember with fire screens is you need a solid moulding that will support itself standing up, has a rebate deep enough to take the contents and the side of the moulding needs to be flat and deep enough to screw the feet on. Time yourself putting it together to ensure you don't undercharge for the job, on the first one you surely will, but it is practice as well for the future.
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Re: Firescreens
we have several different designs that we offer all made out of oak,the frame,the handle,and the feet look at them here http://theframersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=5568 they do look abit traditional which suits the needlework and they look great when finished
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Re: Firescreens
I don't do that many of them, but they come along from time to time.
As they are not hung upon a wall and out of harms way, it's quite likely that firescreens may get the odd accidental kick or bash. With this possibility in mind, I use a thicker and therefore stronger glass and backing board.
Firescreen feet and handles are available from Lion or Scraggs.
As they are not hung upon a wall and out of harms way, it's quite likely that firescreens may get the odd accidental kick or bash. With this possibility in mind, I use a thicker and therefore stronger glass and backing board.
Firescreen feet and handles are available from Lion or Scraggs.
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