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I've used and and found the same problem. I used mdf, although I don't use that stretcher moulding anymore as I didn't like the slotted back.

A bit expensive for a 'budget' job, 2 way is far cheaper. Though it doesn't enable you to tension the canvas, that is usually not required on a 'budget' job.

Hi Prospero.
The link to video is: http://mainlinemouldings.com/index.php? ... Stretchers

... not to deform too much as the blade goes though. On smaller ones you could always use a sacrificial bit of plywood in the slot when cutting. The mainline system is a bit more sophisticated with slots at the back. Never tried them. I find the Wessex ones work fine to a point. One issue is that ...

... enter the slot in the bar to prevent damage. The morso in the video seems to have a rebate support without the spud under the adjustable support. Mainline say the video was produced by the stretcher bar manufacturer and not their equipment. I ordered a pack on the strength of the video. Has anyone ...

come to think of it, I'm pretty sure Mainline do the same range

The silvery one is definitely Arqadia, the other used to be produced by Arqadia and Mainline but think it's discontinued now.

... process which apart from wasted time is easily sorted (hopefully). The problem with being in N Ireland is we're limited on options. I'm sure mainline etc are excellent but I've been quoted around £70 pet sharpen :( - the carriage is a killer. Anyway, I'll update this next week & thanks ...

Get them sharpened at Mainline then you know they'll be as good as they can be.

Did you get samples from Mainline?

Ricky's on the ball too and has sent me a couple of samples

Many thanks Ricky and Mainline Mouldings.

possibly a mainline moulding 007-1355 60mm wide

... on checking today it’s discontinued. Im struggling to find anything with a similar profile and finish. Any ideas? I have looked at Lion, Wessex, Mainline and Holroyds. Was also wondering if that finish is something that could be done by a hand finishing newby like myself, I’ve only done stains ...

Wessex and Centrado offer a sharpening service and if you have a van delivery there is no carriage cost. Mainline actually have a Morso built sharpener so for my money, even though you have to pay carriage, this is the one to go for.

I've used the Mainline service. Quick and good results. not cheap but better than a 100 mile road trip.

... pieces like rebate support, guards, manuals / documentation etc. It also comes with three sets of blades which have been regularly sharpened by Mainline over the years. Here are a few photos. Looking to sell this from August onwards. Get in touch if interested. Cheers, Anna

Looks like a plastic from? Have you tried Mainline?

Thanks for the quick replies, this is a great forum :) Unfortunately they've been back to Wessex numerous times and the last time I tried Mainline and they were better but they are still chewing the barewood Ayous moulding i'm trying to cut. Where do you recommend sharpening? Are there any ...

Could be fleece used in horticulture, although very expensive in garden centres a lot cheaper on the roll+

You could always ask a moulding manufacturer, try ringing someone like Mainline mouldings

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Ian

We didn't realise that mainline had discontinued 005-3228 http://mainlinemouldings.com/index.php?SearchEntry=005-3228&go.x=-941&go.y=-52 We have now taken an order for a job which needs 12' Does anyone have a suitable alternative? ...