The Framers Forum

still making new sections between the very small amount of work we have in
these will be gessoed and probably finished black over a red/brown base

Thanks Matt
appreciate all the feedback

I used the offcuts from the larger frameand made a bit more to do a smaller frame

interesting
I will give that a try

I apply the polish with a rubber though and do dilute the mix especially towards the final coats
I'm using pear and the finish needs little sanding or filling
it's a great timber to work with except when you hit a bullet in the timber with the rip saw!

two of them

appreciate any other ideas you have

I found the more you put on the better the finish to the point it has a surface like a piano
I could stop about 10 or 12 coats but having little to do here wanted to see what would happen with more coats
just experimenting I guess
it's a black polish like french polish but diluted a little with ...

a closer look at the moulding and profile on the ripple

Thanks for the feedback

Dermot,I did look at ebony which is quite expensive so have opted for the other timber that was traditionally used which is Swiss Pear
it cuts well
the sections are done in strips and then applied after
the ebony polish is a great grain filler but needs about 20 coats and ...

Hi Nick

I have a good size set with some of the names you list below and also some old ones I bought online
as long as they are razor sharp you can get some good results

I will keep posting the dutch frames as I make more but they are time consuming

and also this early 20th Century modern British frame with oak inside on sight edge , a birds eye maple banding and 23 1/2 carat water gilded section

and finished this hand carved Sansavino replica

having been a bit quite for the last few weeks I have been exploring the dutch ripple machine and also a few others

very sad news
our thoughts go to his family

Thanks for that info

hope everyone manages to get through this and keep safe

this is one for framerpicture

we have closed one site and are still working in the manufacturing site for now but not open to the public

"We didn't open either of our shops today and have furloughed all our staff, at least that way they will get guaranteed 80% of there wages for the next 3 months ...

Thanks all
Matt, get in touch and we can look at doing something for you

thanks for the comments both

I will be doing plenty more when time permits

that is a possibility of doing an electric version and am looking into it
thanks Dermott

The timber is Swiss Pear
it machines beautifully and takes the ebonised finish very well

I have been playing about with this machine and have produced a sample corner of a basic reverse moulding
hard to get to grips with but it's still developing
I will probably end up supplying them in frames only as there is a lot of machining to supply in lengths
I should be moving onto the wave ...

ah. reply sent to someone else!
anyone interested, give me a call or PM me

Hi
I did send a message
they are £500 plus vat and delivery new from Selwyns
I would be ok with £200 ex vat and delivery
it's in great condition and could send up flat to be re assembled

I will check carriage but would expect it to be about £15
let me know
Tim
01938 554985