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I am a novice framer in my early 30s currently looking to set up my own small workshop. As it is taking some time to find a decent space, and I am fortunate enough to be working part-time at the moment, I would be interested in the opportunity to work with an existing framer, ideally in West Yorkshi...

That's a shame. I thought it looked good - albeit after some up-front expenditure.

Yes, I did put it to them that I would be keen to do these things, but the landlords declined.

Thanks very much for your detailed advice Jamesnkr and Prospero. I think it's safe to say that this space wouldn't be workable, and passed it up after running some of my needs by the landlords. Yes, it struck me as a very good shape room for receiving mouldings. Oh, and see what you mean JFeig. The ...

Thanks JFeig. The RH was 60% when I measured it in the early evening. I realised it will have fluctuated it overnight, and it's that which I need to control. I don't immediately follow how the information about printing paper stabilising applies, so would appreciate you spelling it out a bit for me?

Updated question: Does it look to you like I could make this workshop space suitable? Please see images linked to in thumbnail below. The owners have offered to put electric heaters in for me, and I know I could bring in an industrial dehumidifier. Three of the walls are interior, the one to the lef...

Thank you, John!

I hadn't thought about that, but it seems like a good idea.

I suppose it is mostly mountboard, paper stock and artwork I'm concerned about, and would expect to keep that in a drawer unit which could be further protected.

(Re-post from General Discussion Thread. As you can see, I'm looking at workshop spaces right now, so forgive me if I'm thrashing about like an amateur...) I've found a few threads on this, but going to be really specific. I'm currently looking for my first workshop space as my equipment has grown t...

Thanks for your response JFeig. In that case, would you say that achieving the right stability requires a workspace with an installed heating system? Rather than one with portable heaters, etc?

I've found a few threads on this, but going to be really specific. I'm currently looking for my first workshop space as my equipment has grown too large for where I live. I'm pretty much terrified of renting a place that proves to be too moist and makes paper buckle. All of the affordable places I h...

Hello, I'm about to make my first post on the regular forum, so thought I'd drop an intro here for starters. I'm Nick, I work in film exhibition (that means communications work and event planning for film festivals and screenings) and I've been learning how to frame in my spare time since April. Som...