The Framers Forum

Hi All, I run a small,one-man workshop in one of East London's newly gentrified areas but because of other commitments,I get less and less time to work there. It has decent,well maintained professional machinery and storage. I've been toying with the idea of renting it out maybe for a set number of ...

Is 2mm Perspex ok for a box frame 105 x 75cm or should I go thicker?

Thanks for any help,Johnny.

Located in Hackney E5,collection only. Still wrapped,as new,make me an offer-

Ornate Silver 36 foot-725 079 000
Wood 72 foot-243 494 000
Gold 18 foot(thin)-444 244 000
Ornate gold 63foot-630 247 000

Tel Johnny on 07462 803330

Thanks

Roll 1040mm x 25m,still in box.
Collection from Hackney,London.
£50 ono.

Old and indestructible Keencut press for sale. Plates-560x660mm.
Very heavy. Collection from Hackney,London.
No reasonable offer refused.

Collection from Hackney,London.
New RRP.£549. Any reasonable offer accepted.
Pics available.

Thanks,Johnny.

Hi all,does anyone know if it's possible (or wise) to run an air compressor off an electric generator? I've got a Hydrovane HV02(single phase). I've been offered a great new workshop space but there is no power there. Altogether I will need to power the compressor.a tab gun and a couple of strip lig...

Hello,I'm having a problem with jagged and chipped cuts on the morso. These are particularly bad on matt black and white painted wood mouldings,especially on the sides of the frame(the front facing cut is not usually an issue). The morso blades have been sharpened recently. An opinions or solutions ...

Old model multi material cutter for sale. All in working order,but the top head should probably be replaced if possible as it needs a 'knack' in order to get perfectly straight cuts(Simonart in London are still advertising spares). Located in Hackney,London. Cash on collection. Any reasonable offers...

Old model Bambi Compressor going for nowt!
I've never used it. It starts up when plugged in but thats all I know. Maybe a bit of TLC is all thats needed.
Free on collection from Hackney,London. It's taking up space in my workshop.

Johnny.

Is the Roller Press still available?

Does anyone know of a good framing engineer in London/The South? I'm looking to get my workshop machines serviced(based in Hackney).
Thanks,Johnny.

Thanks for the tips everyone. The strips of MDF seem to have sorted it out.

Hello,I need a few ideas on strengthening a fairly large frame. I've just framed an old map for a commercial job(130w x 70h cm). It's going to have springlock security fixings(hang plates at the top,lockable bridge at the bottom). Because of the moulding chosen and the width,it just doesn't feel qui...

Thanks for the advice. I will get cracking tomorrow.

I've got to make a very large box frame for an antique kimono. The outside frame is to measure 1920mm(width)x1820mm(height). Can anyone suggest the best type of board to use? I have to wrap the board in fabric(for sewing onto)and hang the Kimono. I'm having trouble finding any boards this big-I was ...

Can anyone suggest the best way to fix photos(all different sizes-some pretty big)without a mount.
I am using spacers(econospace),barrier board and an MDF backing.
Thanks,Johnny.

Old model glass/plastics cutter for sale.
Make me an offer(sensible or not so sensible,it's in the way).
Collection only from Clapton E5(Hackney,London).
Have got pics I can send if interested.

Call/Text Johnny on 07866310456.

Does anybody have any tips for cutting large sheets of 2mm glass? The sheets are 48 x 36 inches.
I have a hand tool glass cutter and a keencut 4000. Foolishly I ordered them too big and am having trouble getting a clean break with either method. Any advice very welcome.

mail-2.jpeg Hello all,I bought a Taurus underpinner on ebay(pic below)without knowing much about it.I've since found out that it is missing its Top Assembly (I think that's what it's called).I also found out that the company are no longer going and that finding this part may be tricky. Does anyone ...