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Block mounting survice

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Does anyone know anywhere that provides a good, but affordable block mounting service please?

Thanks in anticipation,
Mark
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ME, but not very practical to ship to and from the UK


he he

actually seriously though, get in touch with steve goodall sure he will be able to put you in touch with someone near you
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Me?... got some premium 25mm blocks in presentation boxes. All faces have a black textured laminate and fittings. Set size range though... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1937619/BlocMounts.jpg

Depending on the amount you want I can get 18mm MDF cut to size and edge laminate if that is of any use... would need to be a whole 8 x 4' sheet minimum

All laminate finishes possible... only Hotpress/Drytac used.
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Hi Chris,

Thanks for the offer, but a whole 8' x 4' sheet would be to much in one go for me.
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Hi Mark

Sorry if I confused the matter.... the 25mm blocks are available as singles it was just if you needed a specific size that wasn't covered by the 25mm ones as they come to me as is.

I do have some of the 18mm with a laminated edge available too but again if I haven't got the size you wanted I would have to get a full sheet cut.

Tell me your requirements and I'll price it for you... that will be easier :giggle:
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I have just finished the latest block mounting job and decided that I wanted an easy way of doing this sort of job. I currently get the blocks cut by my local hardware store and spend time sanding, filling and painting the edges.

I'm just looking for a way of saving myself all the agro, so I can concentrate on more worthwhile things. I'm just too busy to do some things and in this case I think I'd be better off not doing it myself.
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just buy the blocks ready done from simons then, they sell standard sizes ready to go
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What about these people? Never used them but they look ok. http://www.citibloks.co.uk/
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thats the blocks that simons sell
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Was just reading this then came across these.
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AllFramed wrote:What about these people? Never used them but they look ok. http://www.citibloks.co.uk/
Thank you, I think that they are probably just what I need. Hopefully my problem is solved.
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WoWee... I am just out of puff reading all this - what an active post!
Your too late I'm afraid - I retired in April 2024 :sun:
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BTW - I can heartily recommend this www.citibloks.co.uk mob - their product is "top class" - 100% made in the UK & FSC MDF too - how coolis that for MDF lovers!!!

LOVE MDF & MDF WILL LOVE YOU!!!
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Thanks Steve,

At present I try to avoid block mounting, because I don't like sanding and painting the edges myself.

However, now I've been told about Citibloks I may promote block mounting to my customers.
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They are really nice guys - as well as their standard size blocks they will make bespoke one off blocks with a cost close to the nearest standard size in their range.

Choice of 5 edge finishes
already pre-glued on the front - with my stuff :clap:
rich black backing film - prevents warping
keyhole hangers fitted - looks very professional too
no fuss - no dust - just great bloks

Now with 25% off your first order - to make samples - simply by saying you "are a good friend of Mr Hot Press" - ow cool is that :clap:
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