The Framers Forum

"Keep It Reversible" Don't devalue sport shirts or artworks by using double sided tapes as in the above video. Framing sports shirts can be done with fully reversible methods with out the need for double sided tape. Practice makes perfect and you price accordingly, give your customer opti...

Framers Equipment FATG Accredited Picture Framing Course Dates 2020 Picture framing courses for new starters or exsisting Framers wishing to learn new skills. We have the Knowledge and we can help you with all aspects of training. http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/FEL_Training_Dates_2020.pdf We hav...

Hi Paul,
Just letting you know I have a box framing course running on the 18th April 2020 at Framers Equipment, it is filling up fast.
If you are interested contact Pete my Brother 01604 790333 or mobile 07980 660240 or book on-line via the website.
www.framersequipment.co.uk

Kind Regards
Jan

Hi,
Thank you for the offer.
I will keep that on my records.
Jan

Still some places left for the Saturdays course Box framing, 3D objects and sports shirts framing course This Saturday 9th November at Framers Equipment ltd, Northampton. A few places left Book on line http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/training_framing.htm Fine Art Trade Guild Accredited Training [...

Looks like plastic moulding you are using? Wood is best.
Check to see if you are using hardwood wedges instead of normal?
Hardwood wedges may have a black dot on top of the cartridge or a white sticker saying hardwood.
Newer hardwood wedges have a yellow insert underneath.

Pete, my brother at Framers Equipment will help and supply new blades and sharpen them to.
You will need to know the boss size (spindle) and what type of wood/ metal your are cutting?
www.framersequipment.co.uk
Kind regards
Jan stanlick GCF

Mitreman

Hi Glosframer, I use Titebond :giggle: If you contact my brother Peter at Framers Equipment, he has second hand machines capable of doing what you need. http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/index.htm You can always take some samples or and try the machines out with his guidance, or post him some bits t...

Hi MarkF2009 About a thou gap (thickness of a cigarette paper) between the top and bottom blades is needed. If you put a little 3-in-one oil on the side of the top blades once they are correctly fitted and tight and then lower them slowly, a mark will appear in the oil where they bind and you can ad...

Hi Glen,
Not the way I would do it, but it works.
I think the knot is a snake knot.


Kind regards
Mitreman

Now is your chance to improve your skills, and increase profit. Step up from the basics, and learn conservation methods. Keep artwork safe using reversible methods. FATG Accredited training Conservation, Museum Framing and Mounting Course Saturday 13th July [/b][/size] http://www.framersequipment.c...

You never stop learning in this trade and everyday you get new challenges and find better and quicker ways to do the same thing.
Thats why workshops and training courses followed by networking keep framers up to date with the latest methods and materials.
'Knowledge is power"
Mitreman

Hi Steve, I wish I had an original of this one to, I have many Post papers but not this one. New Starters, or just need some tips and tricks to enhance your skills. Still Places left on the Basic Framing course. This Saturday the 8th June at Framers Equipment. Kind regards Mitreman Tel 07854 728840 ...

Would You Like To Learn Picture Framing? We can help! Take the strain out the frame, avoid the stress and train with the best. Learn the basics or improve your existing skills Fine Art Trade Guild accredited courses At Framers Equipment Ltd, Northampton Basic Framing Course Saturday 8th June Places...

Box framing, 3D objects and sports shirts framing course
This Saturday 11th May at Framers Equipment ltd, Northampton.
A few places left
Book on line
http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/training_framing.htm
Fine Art Trade Guild Accredited Training

Kind regards
Mitreman
Jan Stanlick GCF (APF)

For those framers or newbies, wishing to come along to the textile course. 16th March http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/index.htm http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/FEL_Textiles_Framing_Course.pdf Bring along a framed textile, which you could get from a charity shop, we will then take them apart and ...

Picture Frame courses 2019
Framers Equipment ltd. Northampton
http://www.framersequipment.co.uk/training_framing.htm
Next course 16th March Textile framing, oils and prints on canvas.
Book on line
Kind regards
Mitreman

Happy New Mitreman