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by framerswimbledon
Mon 11 May, 2015 3:04 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: REMOVING TAPESTRY TAPE FROM SHIRT
Replies: 1
Views: 1395

REMOVING TAPESTRY TAPE FROM SHIRT

Hi, we've had in a 1970s Liverpool shirt for reframing and the previous framer has used strips of tapestry tape to stick the shirt down (obviously a serious no-no!), which has now gone gooey - has anyone had experience of cleaning this up successfully without damaging the fabric or the colour? Thanks
by framerswimbledon
Tue 27 Mar, 2012 8:03 am
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Part-Time framing assistant
Replies: 0
Views: 1001

Part-Time framing assistant

Framers, bespoke framing shop in Wimbledon, are seeking a framing assistant, initially part-time (Thurs/Fri/Sat) with the potential of extra hours to start immediately. We are looking for a presentable, keen person, with good people skills and an eye for detail. Experience required, but training ...
by framerswimbledon
Tue 05 Apr, 2011 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Underpinner problems
Replies: 10
Views: 4738

Re: Underpinner problems

The problem came from a combination of the oil mentioned by Martin above and moisture in the system. Tony and Jack from Lions spent nearly half a day taking the whole thing apart, cleaning it out and replacing some of our existing hosing, values, etc. Jack's knowledge is second to none and I'm ...
by framerswimbledon
Tue 29 Mar, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Underpinner problems
Replies: 10
Views: 4738

Re: Underpinner problems

Thanks everyone. We have been in touch with the supplier and they are due to come out again this week. All the pipes have been checked - it seems to be coming from the nuts on the underside of the pedla (which apparently are some sort of release value). Pressure is showing 6-8 on both the pressure ...
by framerswimbledon
Tue 29 Mar, 2011 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Underpinner problems
Replies: 10
Views: 4738

Underpinner problems

We bought an Imnes IM-4 a month or so back and are now havinhg problems with it. After some initial problems (and a replacement machine) it was working fine, but over the past couple of weeks it is taking longer and longer to actually fire (sometimes almost 1 min) and there is a lot of air escaping ...