The Framers Forum

Hi Patrick, I started out as many others framing my own photographs, and began with the Logan adapta-rule system which was ok at the time. I later 'upgraded' to a Logan intermediate 450 with a fancier cutter and again this sufficed for a while; the main problem associated with these is ensuring the ...

Hi Far North Framer, I myself started framing my own photographic material, and have now progressed to the point where I'm opening my own framing shop in Fort William, Lochaber so I'm not that far away from you. Also, I started with the Nobex/Logan Pro joiner, Logan mountcutter, and axminster mitre ...

Thanks again for the continued responses, I'll be keeping an eye on the Excalibur 5000 on Ebay (I'm sure I won't be alone), this does seem to offer the most functionality/ease of use compared to the other offerings, although I was surprised to read the Keencut manual that states when cutting acrylic...

It does seem more similar in ways to the Onyx 90 system than the Excalibur 5000, decisions, decisions. As I mentioned I'll need to look further into this when I get home, I'm currently about 60miles off the West African coast; my full time work at the moment is operating Remotely operated vehicles a...

Roboframer, Thanks for the link, much appreciated. This will obviously require some more thought, before choosing what is best for myself. Does the fletcher 3100 require the glass cutting wheel to be positioned on the glass or is this similar to the Ecalibur 5000? I've used the 5000 before and I do ...

Hi All, I've been on the lookout for an wall mounted cutter to assist in cutting down my glass & acrylic materials, the Excalibur/Fletcher models were obviously my first consideration however they are both rather expensive. There is currently a Fletcher 3100 on ebay however the description says ...

Started doing a bit more research after beinthe heg pointed in the right direction by the forum members; if its a mobile terminal you require, theseb are available for short time hire (7 days+) from the likes of streamline merchant accounts whom appear to be something to do with the RBS. It's now do...

Once again, many thanks for the continued response, all very good advice. I will definitely be comparing the various options card terminals based upon the advice given. Looking forward to opening to the public in the next few weeks, although the current weather conditions are a bit of a nuisance. re...

Thanks for the quick response, As there are no cash machines on the business park, looks like it will be wise to look into the card terminal; my local bank appears to offer a solution through a third party business. Not quite sure whats involved in a merchant account, but I'll find out as soon as I ...

Hi Folks, After a couple of years part time framing from home( & a few training courses) , I am almost ready to venture into the world of full time framer. I have already got my premises based in our local business park (it is a framing workshop rather than gallery), and gathered the necessary b...

Hi Susanh, I recently picked up a well used Cassese CS88 along with a bench morso chopper from a framer that sells on various framing equipment in conjunction with framing/training. I was a little apprehensive at the time as it was clearly mentioned that the underpinner required some TLC; however af...

Hi Emerald art, and welcome to the forum, I myself am new to both framing and the forum, and interestingly enough I have experienced exactly the same problem as yourself when using the Logan Pro Joiner; see recent "Tight mitres" thread. As has been already mentioned, the LPJ does not appea...

Thanks again everyone, For taking the time respond, it is very much appreciated. My current Logan underpinner is apparently designed to insert two V nails simultaneously with one actuation of the manual lever handle. From the feedback provided it would certainly appear that the pressure head? is not...

Thanks Mike & Eric, for your comments, it's looks as though I'll be scanning the classifieds for a good used CS88 or equivalent. Might have a bash at modifying the Logan, as I wouldn't be too happy selling this because of the problems I've experienced. Anyway, thanks again to everyone for the fe...

Hi prospero, Thanks for the quick response, much appreciated. Yes, indeed the Logan Pro Joiner is a benchtop rig with the hand lever; the clamping mechanism obviously holds the moulding and then the whole lot lowers down onto the stationary V-nail block. As I mentioned in my initialposting it looks ...

Hi Folks, I am a newbie to the world of framing ( and this site), having undertaken a basic framing course with DIY Framing in order to produce my own custom frames to fit my photography requirements. Initially I purchased a Logan Pro joiner manual underpinner, but have had very limited success in p...