The Framers Forum

Thanks very much to everyone who replied to my post. I will try and get the motor specifications and see about a replacement or rewind of the current one. Cheers again to all.

The problem is that there’s nobody near me that even knows what the machine is for until you explain it to them. Two professional technicians have both said separately that the motor is gone but done know where to go for a replacement. Not much help to me. Starting to think a new machine would be le...

Hi all. I have a Tullis Russell Hot Press Dry Roller. The motor appears to have died. Does anyone know where I might get a broken machine for parts, or somewhere I can order spares? Thanks in advance.

Thought I had that one, but I think it’s sold now.

Thanks. I’ve been speaking to him and am trying to organise the transport. Cheers

Hi everyone. I’m looking to buy a System 4000 glass cutter. I’m in Galway, Ireland. Thanks.

Thanks everyone. It’s still very hit and miss with the scoop mouldings. I tried to make a reverse block of the moulding, but it’s hard to stop it jumping around. I’ll try and stick to flat frames from now on, but that’s not the proper solution. I’ll keep dabbling with it until I get it right.

Hi. I’m using an Alfamachine 44. I used to use a pencil eraser on my last machine which manual and was doing the same thing. I changed it for this before I got going. I’ll try that again. Thought there must have been a more technical way. If it works, that’s all that matters. I’ll let you know. Thanks

Hi there. I’m new to framing. I find that my curved mouldings are getting damaged from the pressure of the pinning. What is the best way to combat this please?