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by worriedwizard
Wed 16 Dec, 2020 9:38 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: lions minerva mouldings
Replies: 1
Views: 1029

lions minerva mouldings

hi, i have had a customer come to me yesterday who would like me to frame a piece of art and use the same frame moulding as i used on her last piece of work which was framed some 3 years ago. i always put a sticker on the back with moulding ref. mount used ect. she called me back later on in the day...
by worriedwizard
Tue 02 Jun, 2020 7:04 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: papyrus stretching
Replies: 5
Views: 1892

Re: papyrus stretching

Thank you. I thought about acrylic glass and I have spoken to 3 suppliers near by, its all been used making retailer counter screens. Hadn’t thought about Wessex, but not sure if they would deliver I piece,
by worriedwizard
Tue 02 Jun, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: papyrus stretching
Replies: 5
Views: 1892

papyrus stretching

has anyone ever tried to stretch a papyrus onto some canvass stretcher bars. before the lock down i had a papyrus piece left with me to frame. the customer wanted to see the edge of the paper and it was to be mounted from behind and glazed. the problem i have is my glass supplier doesn't have any gl...
by worriedwizard
Fri 25 Oct, 2019 6:35 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Framing wallpaper job for someone
Replies: 1
Views: 1884

Framing wallpaper job for someone

Hi, I’m a part time framer and I was asked to frame a piece of wallpaper by someone I work full time with, it wasn’t until I picked it up that I realised how big it was, the customer wants it without glass on a board with a moulding they have picked from the lion catalog. The size of the frame is ap...
by worriedwizard
Tue 27 Mar, 2018 8:46 pm
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Fletcher 2100 for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1613

Fletcher 2100 for sale

Hi I have a very used but still in working order fletcher 2100. It was used daily until October last year when I up graded to a new cutter, some of the tightening screws have been replaced over the years with bolts. Still in working order or just for spares. On eBay with no reserve. Thanks http://ww...
by worriedwizard
Tue 09 Dec, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Guillotine and underpinner forsale
Replies: 6
Views: 3766

Re: Guillotine and underpinner forsale

I'm sorry, I didn't think anyone was interested in the items, so I've listed them on eBay, the underpinner is number 321605985293. It has just over a day on it. That's if you are still interested. I've checked my mail and for some reason there isn't anything there. So sorry if you did pm me as I did...
by worriedwizard
Sun 30 Nov, 2014 8:54 pm
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Guillotine and underpinner forsale
Replies: 6
Views: 3766

Guillotine and underpinner forsale

Hi, I have forsale. A guillotine and underpinner. Both are used and probably 20 or so years old, I have owned them for around 10 years and of cause bought second hand. Both would suit a new framer or backup for someone. The guillotine is a foot operated orteguil model 78. Two sets of blades,one set ...
by worriedwizard
Sun 08 Dec, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Wanted orteguil mitre blades
Replies: 0
Views: 1177

Wanted orteguil mitre blades

Does anyone have a spare set of blades for a orteguil foot operated mitre machine I think the model number is 78or. I bought it some years ago and only paid £150 for the whole thing, but I could do with a second set of blades and from orteguil uk they want over £200. Thanks worriedwizard
by worriedwizard
Sun 08 Dec, 2013 2:07 pm
Forum: Questions & Suggestions
Topic: help with vat costs
Replies: 4
Views: 6920

Re: help with vat costs

Hi, Thank you for the replies, I have re-read what I have put down in the post. I made a mistake in describing the problem, I meant that lions moulding list is priced without vat, not net. So I will need to add the vat cost onto the moulding price. I think it could be done by opening lions list in o...
by worriedwizard
Tue 03 Dec, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: Questions & Suggestions
Topic: help with vat costs
Replies: 4
Views: 6920

help with vat costs

hi, i need some advise on adding the cost of vat to the price of a frame, i'm not vat registered. up until a few months ago i entered my own description in the moulding list and would add 20% to the net price of the moulding. i have started to use lions moulding list which is great and allows me to ...
by worriedwizard
Sun 30 Dec, 2012 5:19 pm
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Underpinner required
Replies: 0
Views: 1229

Underpinner required

Hi, I'm been picture framing for over 10 years,as a hobby to begin with and it has slowly built up to a nice little part time business, I've always used a clamp and an single over head v nailer which has seen me well. Anyway I'm looking for a descent underpinner if anyone has one going spare, it won...
by worriedwizard
Sun 30 Jan, 2011 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: orteguil mitre help please
Replies: 5
Views: 2237

Re: orteguil mitre help please

thank you for your replies, firstly it doesn't do it with all mouldings, i have cut some lion plastic mouldings with good results. the moulding i was trying to cut did have a slight rounded lip on the outer edge - so i will look out for that in the future. i have tried this morning to cut a gold fin...
by worriedwizard
Mon 24 Jan, 2011 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: orteguil mitre help please
Replies: 5
Views: 2237

orteguil mitre help please

hi, can anyone help please. i have bought a second hand orteguil foot operated mitre - much like the morso. i have had the blades sharped by lion as they where very rusty. now when i cut some prefinished moulding i get a piece knocked out on the last cut right at the bottom of the outer edge, i have...
by worriedwizard
Sun 09 Jan, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: Questions & Suggestions
Topic: having problems since i updated
Replies: 2
Views: 3081

having problems since i updated

hi, since the last two up dates i've been having problems with the software. when i click onto options in the main screen i get a message stating - Axis Maximum value must be >= minimum.it will only allow to to click ok & then the message reappears again only allowing me to click ok. the main pr...
by worriedwizard
Fri 30 Apr, 2004 9:34 pm
Forum: Questions & Suggestions
Topic: standard sizes
Replies: 1
Views: 4279

standard sizes

can only one help please, I buy my glass, mount board ect at a size larger than the size in the pricing page (40 x 50 cm) how do I convert the size I buy, which is 120 x 81.5 cm down to 40 x 50 cm, so when I enter a size of lets say 120 x 81.5 I get the price I paid, if this makes sense!!!!!!! :roll: