The Framers Forum

THE CASSESE AND MY OTHER TWO ITEMS HAVE SOLD.
Thank you to everyone for your interest.

Robyn

Steve N - thanks for explaining that. It makes complete sense - now!

Hi Bill - thanks for you PM but I can't seem to reply by PM? My Ultimat Gold is the 1200mm. Very good condition. I'm looking for £300. I will posts photos later today. Please do come back to me with any other questions. Thanks. Hi James - I've sent you a text message this morning regarding your enqu...

Cassese CS79 foot operated underpinner, year of manufacturer - 1999. Good condition for year with original instruction manual. Complete with the following: Original top presser bracket Adjustable top presser bracket Adjustable support for round top presser Extra long support for triangle top presser...

Update on the above: Varying border width from start of cut to end of cut - was the guide bar out of alignment with the cutter bar. Was surprised how wonky I've had to make the guide bar look to the eye, for it to be parallel when it's tightened off to use… :o Cutter block and bearings A'ok. I think...

Thanks both. Definitely not a dull blade - brand spanking new when I set it up this time. Prospero - I have instructions on adjusting the cutter block - but checked this yesterday and felt that there wasn't any play. I'll definitely look at the set up of the guide bar and cutter bar, and check out m...

Returning to framing after a bit of a break and have just set up my Ultimat Gold (by the book), but am having some problems that I can't seem to resolve on my bevel cuts - Hooking I'm using Keencut TechD 012 blades Hooking is really perplexing me as it's at the start of cut - but measures the border...

I've got a problem that I've been trying to resolve for ages now, but nothing I try seems to work. I've gone through a lot of mouldings and I'm really at my wits end. When I join frames I find that the front looks fine, but (the rear of) the side profile is never as tight as I would like. A deep squ...

Thanks for your reply. Where do you buy your acrylic glazing from? It seems to be a lot more expensive than glass. I think this might make it prohibitive for what we had in mind unfortunately. We're already up to about £25 for packaging and delivery alone, which for a low value non-conservation prin...

Hi, I'm doing some investigation into the best and most cost effective way of shipping large framed prints (up to 30 x 40 inches). I've found a possible option: http://www.packaframe.co.uk/page2.html but the problem is that it's too expensive in relation to the value of the items I'd be shipping (an...

Aahhh! Thank you. Sorry to be such an unnecessary pain. I missed that extra link. That will teach me to not read Forum replies when I should be concentrating on the (current) day job.

Thanks again. I'll try out the method and post how I get on.

Cheers - Robyn

Thank you both for your advise. I've had success with the microwave method :D . I also think if I'd followed my instincts, as David illustrated and cooked it for less time, I would have got there too. I used the paste on a test piece (A6 postcard) and the kozo paper has adhered well, but on the fron...

Hi Everyone, I'm after some step by step instructions on how to 'cook' wheat starch paste. I just had my first attempt and I'm pretty sure that it can be classed as a disaster. I'm using the following: Japanese Shoufu Paste Dionised Water Gas Hob Saucepan (with about 1 inch of water) Glass Bowl (sat...

Hi Sam,

Thanks for sending the disk. Really appreciated.

Cheers
Robyn

Thanks Roboframer. Really appreciate you sharing your experience. You've given me a few things to try for the bumper problem, to see if I can rectify the issues. In regards to the tape, I had reached the same conclusion as you - it should do what is says on the box. I've tried the burnishing bone al...

Hi, Just two questions that I hope some of you may be able to with. Bumpers: I'm currently using Clear Dome Bumpers (3.8mm) on the backs of frames. Unfortunately they don't seem to want to stay stuck! They leave the workshop staying put, then when the frame is hung on the wall they seem to move abou...

You have both provided me with some very good advice. Some I had considered and some that I hadn't. Personally I'm not adverse to the odd bevelled mirror, but you are both right in that using Silvered Float will definitely assist in keeping my costs down. Thanks so much for taking the time to respon...

Hi Everyone, Thanks for your replies. Apologies for not following up on this thread but the job I was working on got postponed, so the need to resolve the problem disappeared. Stcstc - good tip on the Draw mode in Excel. The Crofter - wow! That Sketchup sure looks like fun. Have checked out the tuto...

Thinking of adding mirrors as an extra form of revenue but am not sure what sort of markup is normal. Any advice?

Does anyone know of any computer programmes that are good for planning layouts for multi-aperture mounts? (preferably free)

Thanks