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Thanks Dave. I have tried this but the large block that the serrated business end of the arm is screwed onto will not fit into the space where the 2 locating lugs are. If it did fit then I would still not be able to join any mouldings that fell between my current max position and the location in fro...

Thank you NTG999. Your clamping arm goes back a lot more than mine. The metal guide under the serrated pushing head will not fit beyond the 70mm mark. I wonder if my clamping arm is the correct one for this model? I have attached a photo of below and side view of the arm if this helps my problem bei...

Can anyone help me. I bought one of these machines. The spec says it can join mouldings up to 160mm wide. I can only join up to a max of 70mm wide. My supplier thinks I need a different clamp arm to add 25mm, so now max 95mm. Can anyone with this machine post a picture of how the clamp bar is pulled...

The Valiani has found a new home. Thanks to all who looked at my post. I hope the new owner enjoys his new companion.
Nigel.

Hi. I have a Valiani 120 that Has been sitting idle in my workshop for 5 years. I stopped using it when I moved premises and got a Gunnar cmc. I could use more space. I am in Northern Ireland. The machine had its cutting head refurbished by Valiani before the move and has not been used since. It wor...

I just want to say that the heating is off and I am working in a short sleeved shirt. The last time that happened was in 2016. May your workshop provide spring bliss as well.

regards
Nigel McF

Hi all thanks for your replies. I think I'll join geospectrums thought on this product, It seemed a good idea at the time but will try something else when my current stock runs out. I don't think the magic morso rebate support that slides into slots is a common accessory, though mainline did kindly ...

Hi Prospero.
The link to video is: http://mainlinemouldings.com/index.php? ... Stretchers

I watched the "how to" video on mainlines website for this product. Seemed great, just a morso and hammer needed. Hey presto a budget stretcher frame for those budget canvas / painted bed sheets, brought in by budget customers. However, I can't cut cleanly with my morso (type F). The slots...

Well done Ricky, we all need a back-up life. Got me thinking having a cup of tea that as a group, the framers forum contain some interesting, helpful characters. Perhaps we could help you with some ideas for your show. Lets start this ball rolling 1. Anything by Georgie Frame 2. Theme from inspector...

Thanks for your replies. I did contact the phone number given on the tube the map came in. They were quick to reply saying : Thanks for your email. We do not recommend using any form of heat on the map as it will destroy it. Heat and rollers would damage the foil so the only way, apart from a standa...

Hi All. I have been given a scratch map of the world from Luckies of london, to stick to a board and frame, no glazing. Has anyone any experience of working with one of these maps. the countries are covered in a foil (like a scratch and lose lottery ticket) so you can scratch off each country when v...

OK. Its the part when Phil and Kirsty go to the pub and put in a chheky offer to the vendor. I did and now have the old cafeteria of a disused factory that is being converted into a business park. Its off a main road easy access and free parking. Here are some "before" pics the after ones ...

OK. Its the part when Phil and Kirsty go to the pub and put in a cheeky offer to the vendor. I did and now have the old cafeteria of a disused factory that is being converted into a business park. Its off a main road easy access and free parking. Here are some "before" pics the after ones ...

Just finished replacing glass on second Ikea frame of the day. ("I broke the glass in a frame could you replace it?) This is steady Saturday business for me. 2nd most popular Ikea job is cutting a mount to fit their photo / poster. Its a framers secret that while ikea make apertures in metric, ...

Great feedback, please keep it coming. Seems so far that workshop facilities can be gained from customer areas with no negative impact, interesting. Also been thinking about car parking. What impact does designated free car parking have over street / get as close as you can get parking. After all th...

Not sure wether to post this on HELP or DISCUSSION page. Having seen over the years the depth of help and info this forum can generate, may I throw you all a stick to play with as seen best. Suppose I was to move my business from my current high st shop approx 1000 sq. feet (showroom / office downst...

After a hard day sweating over a cold morso time to check emails and forum stuff. Thanks for the welcomes. I suppose mainly norn Iron replies are posted because everyone else who looked in had trouble reading the accent! Think Eamon Holmes, James Nesbitt, George Best, Christine Bleakley, Colin Murra...

After several years of absorbing ideas and advice from the "visitor" side of the forum I thought it only fair to knock on your door and enter. Enjoying life framing here in the heart of county Down, and feel much better now I have stopped being a forum voyeur. Stepping out from behind a cl...