The Framers Forum

Hi Jared,

Sound advice indeed - As I said previuosly Maneesh at Digital Photo Solutions is the man for the job - all the brands & loads of sound knowledge.

See you next month by the way - I am coming to see you in Brisbane at the end of May - so get the kettle on!!!

Want truly independant advice??? - call Digital Photo Solutions & ask for Maneesh (0844 482 0560) - the guy is a legend & sells all three brands (99% only sell one or two brands). He will ask what you want to do with the machine etc & advise which will best meet all your needs - ask as m...

This is an old post - but for the sake of accuracy... The HGP360 is NOT 3 PHASE - it is single phase - but does draw 18 amps - so needs "hard wiring" directly to a 20amp "cooker box" wall supply. IMPORTANT - by a qualified electricican :idea: we don't want anyone going up in smok...

Hi, I'm just about to do a floater frame, as described in a previous posting by WelshFramer above. I'm going to dry mount the print to 5mm Foamcore and then Matt Laminate it, do I need to attach it to a backboard first, before sticking within the floater frame, for extra strength ? Thanks, Bagpuss ...

did you ever get your press??? - I have a few different machines floating around in "ex demo" stock - at good prices...

you have a Biedermann press - yes??? How far is it going & by what method of transport - the back of a car or a courier???

Forget the coffee staining - teabags are much easier to work with

However photoshop is the way to go!!!

Is the problem you describe that you want the image centered but without pencil lines showing? When face with that kind of situation, we generally mount a photo (or whatever) roughly in the center of oversized backing material, then trim the perimeter of the backing where the hash lines won’t be se...

Hi Jared,

Glad to see you chipping in here mate - you're observations are spot on - by the way - how the devil are you???
Give my regards to Alex & Sue and all the gang at Megawood - you are my "very - most - special - favourite" people in OZ!!!
Love you all - Steve

Hey Moggy - just email me your address & I'll send the DVD & a whole kit & kaboodle of goodies to mess with as you watch... ...it's all free from a "proper manufacturer" who really cares about the customers - Hot Press that is... here's the address stevegoodall@hotpress.co.uk -...

I don't know about "useless" - fiddly / unpredictable / one shot & it's in the bin - get a fresh piece for the next job / old fashioned - but not "useless" - it's great for wrapping bouquets of flowers

Thanks for that, Steve. :) Final question, do you (or does anyone) know where I can get the stuff (can't remember the technical term) that you place over high gloss images to stop them going dull in the press. The technical term is "silicone release film" - people used to use "overla...

Hi Steve! :hi: Long time no read! Thanks again for the really helpful information! :) Quick question: could you use PMA as an adhesive for drymounting to said board, and vacuum only on one's press for bonding? The PMA doesn't breathe & neither does the board - so "bubble mania" would ...

Hi Chris, Well I'm up (yawn) had my tea & crumpets & ready to help... The only thing that springs to mind immediately is - do you have the emergency stop button pressed down - twist clockwise to release... Other than that - where are you located - maybe I can get someone to pop in tomorrow &...

I am over in Ireland in March - at Sisslings on 6th / 7th / 8th then at Scopas on 12th / 13th doing Hot Press drop in days - lots of demonstrations / problem solving / special offers / free catalogues & DVDs - it would be lovely to see you & get to the bottom of your problem...

I notice your in Montreal - why not contact Drytac ( www.drytac.com ) they manufacture the materials & equipment to do this kind of work & would be able to point you in the direction of a local contact that offers this service.

Hi Guys - not been on here for a few weeks - what with all the trade shows etc.... Now Forex... Forex is one of many brand names for "rigid plastic board" or "thermally expanded pvc board" - there are tons of brands around - Foamalux by brett martin being the most common - but Fo...

aahhh yes - those lovely mass produced oil paintings that often get sold door to door by people posing as struggling art students trying to make their way through college by selling their work - or sold in mediteranean villages by "local artists" - all good fun & profitable too - if a ...

If your looking to store junk on top of your press - a vacuum could be right up your street - as it is lower - you can pile junk higher - before hitting the ceiling :D As for the glass - 6mm of toughened glass will take a hell of a load of weight - I used to walk over the top of press lids at our No...

Hi All Being a press virgin, a quick question for you all. Which is the preferred and best laminator to use between an Ademco 'crank that wheel' type or a Jet mount roller driven laminator (JM44 as an example)? I am hoping you do not say, "It's horses for courses"........ It is just a cas...