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- Mon 01 Mar, 2010 10:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: wide format printers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1827
wide format printers
With Focus on Imaging set for this coming weekend it may be an opportune time to strike a deal on a wide format printer with a Canon IPF5100 looking favourite.I'm just a little concerned that I may not get sufficient use out of it to keep it in top condition. Can they be switched off for periods wit...
- Sun 28 Feb, 2010 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why mouldings?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2697
Re: Why mouldings?
It's a derivation of moldingus (greek) and was apparently the word used to describe the natural growth pattern of the stirra coccus spore which attached itself to the timbers of carts and chariots. Thus a flat plank would take the appearance of "moulded" or decorative feature. Greek physic...
- Thu 25 Feb, 2010 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: popular photo sizes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1939
Re: popular photo sizes
I suppose my (inexperienced) conundrum centres around the panels. I can get panels made a few mm under the standard image size or get a photo lab place to provide an image standard plus a few mm so I can trim it down when mounting flush to the edges. Either is a achievable and no matter which way I'...
- Thu 25 Feb, 2010 7:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: popular photo sizes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1939
Re: popular photo sizes
J2M, Well your ideas were (possibly) starting to form in my head but you've crystalised them very well, especially the link up with a photo lab and photographers. Linking with a photolab still achieves the aspect of not gettinginvolved with the composition / production of the image. Realistically I ...
- Wed 24 Feb, 2010 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: popular photo sizes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1939
Re: popular photo sizes
stcstc, thanks for the reply - having been on your website I can see the extent of the service you offer. For me I envisage for the time being people taking their gizmo into the print shop and coming back with thier photo so in some respects I'm going to be massaging the choice of size. We have a fe...
- Wed 24 Feb, 2010 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: popular photo sizes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1939
popular photo sizes
I'm wanting to use the jetmounter on some photos, aiming to mount them flush to polished edges using a 10mm thick panel. To allow for trimming the photo to size along the edges I'm looking to buy 240 x 190 panel to take a 10" x 8" photo, sort of a non standard size. In order to make it eco...
- Thu 18 Feb, 2010 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WORKSHOP TEMPERATURE
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5578
Re: WORKSHOP TEMPERATURE
I've been looking out for a reply from Gengus as i'm just thinking about heating in my place. In the meantime I've landed on www.orionairsales.co.uk where theres quite a bit of info on air source heat pumps. Prices are shown inclusive of VAT and most of the basic stuff is self install. There appears...
- Mon 15 Feb, 2010 8:38 pm
- Forum: After Hours
- Topic: World record learning curve?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1690
World record learning curve?
I did my first paying frame job approx 2 weeks ago and laugh at myself looking back - 7 hours! Man I did everything other than frame - did a bit, clean the morso, measure 6 times, cut not once, have a cup of tea. Move closer to the underpinner, read the manual. Get out 4 or 5 lengths of moulding (&q...
- Sun 14 Feb, 2010 7:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Period Mouldings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 927
Period Mouldings
Please can anyone point me in the direction of a catologue for period / antiquy / traditional type mouldings. What I'm looking for is 50mm+ wide, wood with veneer / gold band, fair bit of detail in the cross section but not ornate. I've just flicked through the Frintons catologue and nothing stands ...
- Sun 14 Feb, 2010 6:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WORKSHOP TEMPERATURE
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5578
Re: WORKSHOP TEMPERATURE
A very helpful thread - first thing this morning the propane heater goes. How long would you leave the mountboard in the hot press please - is there a downside to overdry for instance.
- Sat 06 Feb, 2010 7:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Excalibur 5000
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2634
Re: Excalibur 5000
Roboframer.
absolutely thanks, niggly problem, major feelgood.
absolutely thanks, niggly problem, major feelgood.
- Fri 05 Feb, 2010 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Excalibur 5000
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2634
Re: Excalibur 5000
I almost daren't think it might be so simple - if the ramp is a white block of plastic then mine is just out of alignment and needs knocking over about 5mm - just had a look but it's too flipping cold in there to start now. Is this what you mean please?
- Fri 05 Feb, 2010 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Excalibur 5000
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2634
Excalibur 5000
Does your blade holding bit, the lump that you push forward to make the cut down the card, have any sort of spring that pulls it back at the end of its downwards travel. Mine doesn't and as a consequence the blades hits the aluminium rail at the bottom unless I stop short or pull it back with my han...
- Fri 05 Feb, 2010 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Springfair Anyone?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5716
Re: Springfair Anyone?
I'm looking forward to going, because as a newcomer to the fraternity I want to see as much as possible and also meet some of the arty people who I may contact in the future. I'm looking forward to seeing Sam from Framers Corner who I bought the Wizard from - I've a list of questions and have booked...
- Thu 04 Feb, 2010 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Underpinner Troubleshooting
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7845
Re: Underpinner Troubleshooting
Or try www.underpinner-spares.co.uk
The mans a wizard when it comes to underpinners
The mans a wizard when it comes to underpinners
- Wed 03 Feb, 2010 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Re-inforced Glass
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2943
Re: Re-inforced Glass
I would guess this is laminated glass rather than toughened, in which case the markings will be either sand blasted or acid etched - it will not come off. Most glass merchants (as opposed to suppliers) will ask it's intended use and give you the option of marked / unmarked. If they don't know, they'...
- Mon 01 Feb, 2010 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: mounting cigarette cards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8264
Re: mounting cigarette cards
Well chaps I tried the 3 card trick, the snug fit and stamp hinges. With the 3 card trick - the images were not central to the card and I couldn't avoid borders showing or losing too much beak. By far and away the easiest and quickest and well worht a bit of mount, so I'll definately use when I can....
- Sat 30 Jan, 2010 11:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A very Small Shop.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4707
Re: A very Small Shop.....
NYAF - the last thing I'd intended was to start a fashionado thread, sorry. But image matters, matter to me as a purchaser in most things. Casual fine, raggy bottomed no. Silvercleave - I led the conversation by asking how the slope on the card was formed - by hand? I was interested in ascertaining ...
- Sat 30 Jan, 2010 7:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A very Small Shop.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4707
Re: A very Small Shop.....
Daisy, I'm just starting out with framing, easing myself in as I have a day job. You've hit a chord with the word smart.I've just had a couple of days "mystery shopping", 2 High St.and 4 secondary locations the latter more close to my set up. Framing for a 10 x 8 photo with single mount an...
- Wed 27 Jan, 2010 5:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: mounting cigarette cards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8264
Re: mounting cigarette cards
Thanks to both John and JC for two very helpful solutions. With yours John my mind tells me that the mount will stand proud of card by the thickness of the 2nd / middle layer rather than sit flush on it as JC's, which does look to involve considerably more time with 50 apertures. I can but try both,...