The Framers Forum

HI all,

I've just taken a studio space in a local art co-operative, and been given the use of a beautiful 1915 morso guillotine. I'm going to have the blades sharpened, and was thinking of using Lion Picture Framing Supplies, so my first question is whether or not they offer a decent service. My second is does anyone know of someone in the Kent area who could service such an old machine? I make frames from reclaimed timber, so perfect mitres aren't a huge issue, but I'd like to get the Morso in an optimum condition just because it deserves it. I've had a Google about but no joy. Cheers in advance

Is that one with the scrolly cast-iron legs? Do please post a picture.

Sorry can't help with service issues. What about the safety aspect? Old ones I have seen have no pretences toward Health and Safety.

btw. Mainline Moulding have the only genuine Morso sharpening kit in the country. Apparently. And they do a highly convenient pickup and delivery service.
That's not to say others aren't as good.....

For servicing you could try Mark Griffiths, 07859818233, markg94@tiscali.co.uk. He's based in Essex.

I've used a very old Morso, 1930's I think, with the scrolly legs and it worked just fine, the basic design hasn't changed in what must now be nearly 100 years.

Cut thumb,
Love the name
Hope it wasn't cut on the Morso
If it is 1915 then its only one of the first 40 machine made..
Open this interesting link......
http://www.morso-guillotines.dk/resourc ... story.html

Morso might be interested to hear it is still being used!
cp@danlist.dk

I'm sure you will find Lion sharpening service equal to the best. It has been inspected and approved by a Morso director. There is a huge amount of info about blade sharpening in their catalogue. Suggest you ask for a copy

I've used Lion for a couple of years for my blades. Always quick turnaround, never any problems. Only issue is getting them to them, Royal mail prices are getting to be ridiculous. I could probably drive there cheeper.

Dave

Good tips! The Cut Thumb comes from a childhood accident, although I did whack it yesterday, drawing blood - proper cartoon injury I'll get a pic and post it up; it's a beauty although, as pointed out the H&S issues could be major in the wrong hands lol

BTW If it is one of the first 40 made I think I'll keep that quiet as the owners might see it in terms of dollar signs and leave me sawing mitres by hand again

As long as you have a thumb to cut, that's the main thing.

I can confirm that Lion offer an excellent service - in fact I took two sets of Morso blades and an Inmes blade in this morning, and fully expect the Morso blades back tomorrow. getting blades to them is expensive, but try Parcels2go for a price.

I too would love to see the picture of that Morso - but not the cut thumb

Finding it hard to post pics, so I think I've added it as an attachment? Maybe?

I want one.

Easier to clear the chippings out. And any stray fingers.....

The machine number 1915 would suggest it was made in 1956

http://www.morso-guillotines.dk/resourc ... story.html

Keith Hewitt wrote:The machine number 1915 would suggest it was made in 1956

http://www.morso-guillotines.dk/resourc ... story.html

Aha! My mistake - I figured it was the date of manufacture

Considering the reputation of Morso, I would guess that they can still supply spares for that model.

Looks like a very robust Morso, all you need to do is sharpen the blades like any other Morso

It actually looks a lot cleaner than mine.

Dave wrote:I've used Lion for a couple of years for my blades. Always quick turnaround, never any problems. Only issue is getting them to them, Royal mail prices are getting to be ridiculous. I could probably drive there cheeper.

Dave

I used Myhermes last time to send mine to Lion, really cheap.