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by David
Thu 08 Feb, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A thread of gratitude
Replies: 6
Views: 1050

Re: A thread of gratitude

Congratulations. All the best and don't forget to have fun. Exciting times.
by David
Wed 24 Jan, 2024 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What extra ‘must have’ equipment would you recommend?
Replies: 15
Views: 997

Re: What extra ‘must have’ equipment would you recommend?

If the underpinner isn't pneumatic upgrade it, to go with the compressor. A good air staple gun. Two cordless drills one with a drill bit the other with a 'Philips' head so you're not constantly changing them. I use Makita very reliable get a spare battery too. Decent vacuum, I use a Dyson, again ve...
by David
Tue 31 Oct, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you photograph your finished frames? If so, do you publish them?
Replies: 22
Views: 164910

Re: Do you photograph your finished frames? If so, do you publish them?

I photograph my pieces before I put the glass in, fully assembled just without the glass.
by David
Tue 19 Sep, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Art Print & Framing Expo - Stratford Upon Avon 24th September
Replies: 7
Views: 8761

Re: Art Print & Framing Expo - Stratford Upon Avon 24th September

I'll be there or I better be, I'm demonstrating mount cutting on the Keencut Futura and giving a talk in the afternoon. Come and say hello.
by David
Fri 18 Aug, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: THAT FRIDAY FEELING!
Replies: 114
Views: 684653

Re: THAT FRIDAY FEELING!

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This one turned out really well, quadruple mount including the German flag and carbon fibre frame.
by David
Thu 01 Jun, 2023 12:34 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Foil / alu wrap mouldings
Replies: 4
Views: 4789

Re: Foil / alu wrap mouldings

Horrible stuff isn't it. Yes, remove the plastic film, the moulding marks/scratches very easily so careful once it has been removed. A trick I was told for flat versions is to cut it upside down, it gives a cleaner cut on the surface rather than a slight crush on the aluminium. I used it a couple of...
by David
Thu 27 Apr, 2023 1:21 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: STRAIGHT CUTTING WITH NEW FUTURA
Replies: 7
Views: 6309

Re: STRAIGHT CUTTING WITH NEW FUTURA

Not sure what is happening here? If the board is a regular thickness, around 1.5mm the double 012 blade should be fine, it's what I generally use. Normally if it's not cutting through just extend the blade until it is cutting about half way through the slip mat, I assume you are using a slip under t...
by David
Tue 18 Apr, 2023 7:29 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Newbie question about Melinex/Mylar to frame a magazine
Replies: 9
Views: 6455

Re: Newbie question about Melinex/Mylar to frame a magazine

Another little tip (and expense) if you don't already have them is to get some cotton gloves. When using sheet material I don't like getting finger prints all over the surface so wear gloves, I also use them whenever handling the roll for the same reason. Not such an issue if cutting straps.
by David
Tue 04 Apr, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: Technology - CMC's Computers Etc
Topic: Which CMC is better and CMCs with Vacuum bed or without.
Replies: 8
Views: 6092

Re: Which CMC is better and CMCs with Vacuum bed or without.

Hi Ama First, I’ve had a Gunnar since 2008 (I think - it’s a long time ago), still got it, never regretted it and still think I made the right choice. 1. Gunnar – I have an F1 Hybrid, an F1 was on here very recently for £3500. The newer Aiox will be around £25K if you also need a computer and compre...
by David
Mon 03 Apr, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Adverts/Sales/Wants
Topic: Gunnar F1 Mount Cutter on Ebay £3500 - Collect London
Replies: 2
Views: 3540

Re: Gunnar F1 Mount Cutter on Ebay £3500 - Collect London

That is a very very good price for a Gunnar assuming no issues, they are well engineered and built to last. Brilliant machine. See if you can get the compressor too. If you are thinking of getting a CMC give this a serious look. Doesn't seem to have the hybrid head.
by David
Fri 24 Mar, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: THAT FRIDAY FEELING!
Replies: 114
Views: 684653

Re: THAT FRIDAY FEELING!

A couple of excellent pieces today - Jim & Justin, love the rounded corners, here’s my contribution. These are part of an RAF set using a lot of different mounting techniques. Some of these jobs can be quite deep so I like to break the depth up with various layers and spacers. Originally I had a...
by David
Mon 20 Feb, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: THAT FRIDAY FEELING!
Replies: 114
Views: 684653

Re: THAT FRIDAY FEELING!

This is last weeks job for the Royal Engineers with inlayed top mount in the Regimental colours and ID patch.
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by David
Mon 13 Feb, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: THAT FRIDAY FEELING!
Replies: 114
Views: 684653

Re: THAT FRIDAY FEELING!

This was a late Friday piece and I also had to remove the names, which is why the name tag looks like a white strip, so afraid it's a bit late. The bottom mount is a cut out of the Navy white ensign. It's the Royal Engineers this week.
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by David
Tue 24 Jan, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Framing for critique
Replies: 18
Views: 27995

Re: Framing for critique

Hi Matt First off well done it looks a good piece of framing and well done for putting it up for discussion. I think the frame, mount size and colour proportions are good, certainly wouldn’t go larger on the mount. I do however bottom weight just about everything usually 5mm. I also very rarely sing...
by David
Fri 13 Jan, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: THAT FRIDAY FEELING!
Replies: 114
Views: 684653

Re: THAT FRIDAY FEELING!

My contribution via the Royal Marines.
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by David
Thu 12 Jan, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: New topics in The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Replies: 2
Views: 4299

Re: New topics in The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

What an excellent idea, both of them. I'm doing a couple of pieces happy to share. Well done on the new initiative.
by David
Mon 05 Dec, 2022 7:46 pm
Forum: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Topic: Some frames I've made this year.
Replies: 13
Views: 13979

Re: Some frames I've made this year.

They are terrific, well done.
by David
Wed 16 Nov, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mounting a beret
Replies: 4
Views: 5253

Re: Mounting a beret

I use a combination of tags and stitches, I position it with the tags then secure with stitches as I find you can get a bit of movement sometimes with the tags. I also sometimes pad the beret with some wadding it depends how the beret lies. If its quite old and been in a draw it will often easily li...
by David
Fri 03 Jun, 2022 9:26 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Decorative Mount Tuition
Replies: 22
Views: 38878

Re: Decorative Mount Tuition

This is the link to the Keencut website, there is a link to the master classes down the page on the right hand side.

https://www.keencut.com/

I also saw an ad for them on the Forum here.
by David
Fri 03 Jun, 2022 9:18 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Decorative Mount Tuition
Replies: 22
Views: 38878

Re: Decorative Mount Tuition

This is another example, the bottom mount is white and the two bevels are painted red and blue to give the colours of the RAF roundal for this Officers Commission. With two layers of mountboard you can show four colours. The bevel around the RAF albatross is also painted gold.