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What about paper wrapped spacers from 4mm up to 25mm I think a la rose n hollis/wessex?
I learnt that stacking archival matt paper prints without tissue between was a mistake. Simply lifting one off the top of the pile left a mark across the one below, never do that again!

My wife puts her papercut art between 2 sheets of glass and sandwiches it with scotch or book hinging tape. No problems... so far! The work just sits there and doesn't seem to want to move.

Found one now!

If they can't provide a financially viable supply chain for sundries, then they'll have to cut them from their inventory...

I've just ordered sundries from 6 different ebay and amazon suppliers, rather than spending out on what I don't immediately need.
I'd love to buy all my sundries from 1 or 2 wholesalers, but the minimum orders don't work in this competitive market.

Are these still available?

I recently got hold of a secondhand frame Co Steel band clamp from lions. It's been really great on oak moulding that's a bit warped/twisted.
I also have a set of Ulmia clamps, which work well but as was said before, leave holes that need filling.

Yes, i see what you're saying. I do like the middle one and the left one is interesting, is that Aluminium?
My mentor is into clean lines/ minimalist finish, so its good to see things outside of that box, thanks.

Wow, you've used them on the front of the moulding, that's a surprise, wasn't expecting that. Looks like it might be a bit distracting to the work?
Has anyone switched over solely to a Hoffmann for their joining?

No, demo is at a Framer friend's place he's had the MU2 for a couple of years.

Mark Yes, more than one clamp would be extravagant. Framer friend told me Titebond 3, superstrong n waterproof, so that's what in using. I'm going to have a demo on an MU2 tomorrow although I'm aiming for an xline 20. Prospero I'm getting a demo on pinning the mitres tomorrow too. Don't have a vice ...

Mark, Rose n hollis sw2724 Oak moulding, no more than 20mmx20mm, frame sizes 900mmx700mm/700mmx500mm(sorry, haven't mastered imperial yet). I'm doing them one by one now, glue and clamp overnight, underpin next morning still with framers clamp on. Seems to be working, it's just that when there's loa...

Hi misterdiy,
Is this still for sale?

If anyone has a well looked after Hoffman router for sale, please pm me. Thanks

Thanks Mark,
It doesn't look like the Genisis or Fletcher 4000 are readily available these days, so it's back to the Hoffman.
Having finished my day underpinning a 700x500 oak frame and have the wedges push the mitre open (again), the Hoffman is looking very attractive!

Thanks All,
Mark, what brands are you thinking of? Any spring to mind?

Hi All, Just looking for some advice. I've been framing for about 9 months now, working a lot with hand finished frames, Tulip, Ash and Oak. I am wondering whether I would be better off swapping my Cassese CS1 for a Hoffman dovetail router. As I was warned, the Ash and Oak are tricky to underpin, st...

Hi Mike,
Do you still have the morso second stop for sale?
Thanks
Justin

I can recommend the Daler Rowney D88 One Stroke brushes. I'm new to hand finishing too, but this is working for me, although time is the issue until I get faster, oh and space. Having 15 frames to finish at once in various colours is a headache.. 2x coats of primer undercoat, light sand between coat...

My American framing guide said scotch 810 tape, any reason not to use it??