The Framers Forum

I use Wessex, extruded acrylic start with codes like HY7 if buying a sheet but I would buy cut size, self adhesive mount board is JSA1

Tudor Rose's method is very similar to how I would do it, you need to consider whether you want to get involved with the transport, you could maybe do it yourself, ask a favour, hire a van or decline, saying 'quite happy to do the framing but you would need to deliver to me and collect' As framing i...

I would be happy framing that, jumbo self adhesive board and acrylic. I would use 2 4' x 5' sheets of MDF for transport. The good thing about this is you can quote before you start and factor in the logistics

When looking at compressors I would consider how noisy they are, if you are in a small workspace and talking to a customer and the compressor kicks in that's annoying.
You will need pipes, fittings, blow off gun maybe a moisture trap

I would definitely have a compressor...

Are you definitely using the single end S blades? It is essential that the blade only just cuts through the mount into the slip, backing off the blade reduces the sweep and the overcut and reduces hooking

You run out of fine adjustment because the spring is totally compressed

I have/had this issue, are you using Tech S 12 blades? Does the spring in the adjuster become coil bound, what thickness board are you cutting?

It is easy to use but it did take me a bit of working out how to set it up, if you go for the trial let me know and I can give you some pointers to save you time

I use BBest, I haven't used Estlite, one of the main differences I think is that using BBest there isn't any customer records, you can add customer details to an invoice and print but there isn't any facility to go back to a previous invoice/job, once printed it's 'gone' I suppose it depends how muc...

This does look similar to my old machine that I need to sell, the images might be helpful

Awesome! What tool/machinery is used to slot the corners, I've seen it on frames before usually with a contrasting wedge?

Pretty much any of the options, his parents have that style which he likes, he would prefer without the gold but will accept if the only choice

Hi all, does anyone recognise this moulding or something similar without the gold?
Thanks Nick

A couple of thoughts In my previous career before I came back to framing we worked from a large unit and half of it filled up over time with 'things that will come in handy' I had the idea of clearing the space; we threw everything away, turning it in to a self contained unit, this cost me about £4k...

Hi all, I have been analysing the service from some of our suppliers. Before I begin it does go against the grain for me - I feel we buy mouldings at a (low) price cut frames, and assemble. Paying approx double for something I could do, doesn't seem good sense. But.....looking in to it, I had a job ...

I would urge you to setup and complete your Google profile, these days it is like a mini website and is easy to update. This will give you far more chance of showing up higher in Google searches

You can try photographing with the lights off as long as there is some light from somewhere, you will have to rest your phone on something to avoid shake I post on social media but only my own work or with permission from the customer - this can be when the customer picks up: 'i thought this looked ...

I have a slightly different problem with mine, the long scale is perfect but the top scale with finger is in the wrong position, there isn't enough adjustment before the spring is coil bound to make it right, so if you are cutting a 50mm mount you have to do 50 50 52. I also have a Ultimat Gold with...

I buy from celloexpress.ni on eBay, search item no 390483019420 to find them