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raymond
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Post by raymond »

Hi, Just thought I would introduce my self. I am not a picture framer, but I am hoping to get started.
I am a landscape photographer from Cornwall. I earn my money by selling prints directly to the public from my gallery in St Mawes.
Up to now I have bought frames from a ready made picture supplier who I must say do a really good job at a fair price.
I have decided to buy some gear and have a go at making my own frames. The reason being is that I want more control over the finished product, and hopefully make them a lot more individual and up market. I have identified a few of the items that I am thinking of buying.
One is a keencut Excalibur, which I have now purchased second hand, which is in very good condition. Another is the Keencut futura, which I will probably have to buy new as I believe it is a new model and unlikely to be on the market second hand.
My question is what type of cutting equipment should I go for. I have been eyeing up the Morso cutters that look the business.
Am I right in thinking that they are perfect for cutting small commercial moulding's but struggle with bulky profiles.
I would like to try and make frames with a very hand made look about them, I believe that there are various finishes that can be used to make them look outstanding. Would some type of cutting saw be more useful in cutting wood frames then hand finishing them?

Does anybody know of a person that specialises in this type of finish, who runs workshops. Is there anyone who has a good condition Morso for sale that hopefully doesn't live too far from Cornwall.

Great web site by the way, lots of useful information and tips.
Roboframer

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Post by Roboframer »

Welcome to the forum Raymond,

The Morso can manage much more than small mouldings; pretty much anything within a certain width and height really, you'll just sweat more the larger they are and the harder the wood. A 4x2" solid oak thing for example, I don't think I'd want to know ..... but two 2x2" ones joined together ... no problem, and if you're then going to conceal the joints by finishing over them - it won't matter if they were cut on a Morso or a saw.
raymond
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Post by raymond »

Thank's for taking the trouble getting back to me. After reading your advice I have decided to go for the Morso. I just need to find one in good condition.
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