The Framers Forum

Thank you for your offer. I got a Logan in the end which seems okay but haven't used it much due to hurting my back quite bad from a nasty fall. Curious to know more about the mount cutter you have though.

To clear this up, I am a hobbyist artist, no more, no less. I enjoy what I do and will be keeping it at that level. I sell a few paintings here and there which helps cover some of the costs of my hobby and that's it. I'll leave it there! After taking on board various comments and mulling things over...

Thank you, Tudor Rose, that explains it.

Message to Chris2103 and John Ranes. I have pm you both but for some unexplained reason the messages are stuck in my 'out' box, I can't work out how to re-send.

Thank you for your very helpful comments, John Ranes and Graysalchemy.

Thank you, problem with buying from Ebay being I am not able to check the quality before purchase. I have put out some feelers on some local Facebook selling groups..... Fingers crossed

Thank you for the replies and the pm. I am definitely taking on board all comments made here and will mull things over.

I used to get my mounts cut by a local framer, but sadly his costs are rising to the degree its just not economically viable for me to keep having them professionally made, add to this the rising comission on sale prices .....I now need to look at my costs, otherwise its just not worth the work invo...

Thank you, James and Featurepiece, It is a difficult one. I would love to be in a position to buy a Keencut, but alas, not financially in a position to do so at the moment. A Logan would definitely be a step up from what I am currently using. I already sell my art work in local shows and until now h...

I am a keen amateur artist. Luckily my husband has a keen interest in carpentry and generally makes my frames. Its great to be on
board here to learn some hints and tips. Thank you to Admi for approving my request to join.

Hi, I am a keen amateur artist whom, down to budget constraints, now requires to make my own picture mounts. Luckily my husband whom has a keen interest in carpentry currently makes some of my picture frames. I am currently struggling with a basic Jakar mount cutter and achieving mixed results, plus...