The Framers Forum

Hi All,

My early framing interest stemmed from woodworking about 3 years ago, using my own rebated wood. I gradually developed my knowledge and techniques and started buying mouldings and supplies from Lionpic.

I make a low number of high quality frames as a hobby for myself and as gifts to family and friends. I’m based in Newbury, Berkshire and lucky to have a woodworking workshop in the garden.

I have bought various tools over the 3-years but as I delve into using bigger and deeper mouldings my DIY tools start to show their limitations! I currently use a mitre chop saw, a mitre trimmer, and a Keencut Artist mount cutter; everything else I use are DIY handtools including a manual joiner (akin to a Pushmaster).

Lionpic kindly gave me a demo of their underpinners a few weeks ago and recommended this forum as the best place to buy second hand machines.

I am looking forward to perusing the wealth of information shared on this forum but right now I’m keen to get my hands on a decent quality foot operated underpinner, so I will be heading over to the ‘for sale’ sections initially.

I'm also keen to network with other framers and woodworkers nearby, so please say hello.

Many thanks,
Lynne

Hi Lynne and Welcome to the Forum.

As far as underpinners go they are good for general framing. Quick and no nail holes to fill. Also good for small mouldings.

But.

They have their limitations. I you are producing mainly hand-finished frames, particularly in hard woods then you might
be better off with the old school hammer and nails with a few clamps. Biscuit slots for wider frames and various techniques
for putting splines in corners. Lots of vids on YouTube.

Hi Prospero,

Thank you for your quick response and kind advice. Much appreciated.

Lynne

wELCOME tO tHE fRAMERS fORUM

Huge welcome to you, Lynne

Underpinners come up on here fairly regularly, and all the time on the dreaded fleabay. Cassese seem to be especially well regarded.

I'm new to framing, and recently acquired a bench-top Morso pinner.....which I will be getting stuck into when my workspace is clear - sometime this month.

Anyway, see you around the boards here - good luck!