The Framers Forum

WANTED - Morso BA hand operated Mitre cutter

Has any one got a pair of Morso F Rebate Supports they would let go.
A new pair cost seems a bit much

Thank you for the interesting replies. I have always used one of three methods. 1) Gesso,Red Bole,Black Flashe paint 2) Gesso, Red Plaka,Black Flashe paint 3) Gesso,Red Bole,Black Bole. All finished with wire wool and Beeswax Number three is the most beautiful..but not suitable for the rough and tum...

If an artist requested a set of black hand painted frames for an exhibition.For example,a medium flat section...a waxed or satin finish, reasonably hardwearing....any suggestions for the best make of paint?

You are correct- many thanks

Does anyone recognise this approx 2” wide off white rubbed lines moulding?

Thanks very much David and Richard.Bang on.
BTW..Richard ...what happened to your amazing blog?....will you be updating it?

another picture of Frame no 2-which is a better size here...approx 1.5" wide

approx 1.5"-does anyone recognise these?

Has anyone made a frame like this delicious item from the National Gallery?
Would the outer moulding ideally sit over the edge of the central flat frieze veneer?
Could one make a closer imitation of the style of frame than for e.g. Rose & Hollis A169?

Thanks Mark for well observed comments re the video-great craftsman + great tools ( just checked the price on Amazon...wow) The use of router from both ends- meet in the middle is the way forward- did you notice how our great craftsman takes the plane all the way to the end of the outer edge? When w...

Thank you Prospero and Richard.Prospero's suggestion is brilliant- a definite for the ideas bank. Richard's illustration is the best I have seen..wonder If a Japanese "pull saw " might make a good job of the cut. I like routers but they are violent and the exit cut wouldn't always be as ea...

Yes...but I am still impressed how straight and precise the tapering lines of the cut are in Richard's example

Many thanks-would the sliding dovetail in Richard's example have been cut with a tenon saw and chisel?
It looks incredibly straight and accurate and no loss of edge when cleaned up with sand paper..beautiful work with hand tools ?

Here it is

The one I am looking for is the old fashioned one that goes across the back of the frame corner making a triangle with the two outer lines of the moulding

Can I get a recommendation for method of making the old fashioned mitred splines for the corner join of a 3"'-4" moulding frame. Presumably join with a few unobstructive underpins before laying on it's face....then tenon saw or electric tool?..any particular wood for the spline? I wondered...

Yes,that looks great..thanks Prospero .What clear medium do you use with the bronze powder?

I have seen some very good imitation gold leaf overlap lines in recent times.Any suggestions as to how best to achieve this? It looks like a very good paint job....possibly

Thank you- very impressive selection,Timh...glad to know about you