The Framers Forum

Oh well, we have to put petrol in our Ferraris somehow, I guess (I must stop "laughing" at my own unfunny comments.)
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They're saying it'll be with us for a while - so enjoy it when you can, fella.

You obviously don't know me at all, Davie

I hope you're getting this glorious weather up in Scotland, mate.

Huge welcome to you, Davie

You sound like you'll be a real asset to the forum (whereas I'm just an ass ).

See you around the boards, fella.

Thanks all - really appreciate your time and trouble

Hi All, What does everyone use to seal up the back of the frame? Is self-adhesive a complete no-no? I've used Tessa tape in the past, and liked it. But I want to do things the right way, and as 'conservation' as I reasonably can. So do you use gummed, self-adhesive....if so, what brands do you prefe...

Hi Fran, Well done for registering, and a huge welcome to you. :handshake: As you know by now, this place is a wonderful source of learning and fantastic support group. Following on from Mark’s great contribution, I also have Nobex saw. I was knocked out at how good the cuts are with a new blade. An...

Spray Mount is made to be re-positionable, so I'd be concerned about it all moving.

3M also do something called Photo Mount, which is more beefy, but you don't really get a 2nd chance with it.

GL with it.

Love that: "Drawing stuff in the air with their fingers"

Don't let it stress you, Rainbow. Have a few educated stabs at it - which 'll be fun and interesting. But you're a picture framer, not a social historian. Perhaps the customer could print off some things they've seen / are looking for? Maybe watch a few episodes of Poirot this weekend!! Good luck - ...

Petrol (lighter fluid) is a great de-gunger. Just soak kitchen towel in it and wipe off the crud.

Welcome aboard, Chris

How are things, Mark? I hope the re-opening hasn't been too exhausting.

Paul

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I'm pretty dusty myself. Sadly, not much accrued knowledge.

Yes, I saw one where the guy burnt up the surface of the wood with a blowtorch...braver man than me!

Thanks for the Titebond tip, VF,....I'm going to order some now and have a go.

You'll get there with it, Mark.

I can't imagine how frustrating it must be to re-learn stuff we all take for granted.

Everyone on here is rooting for you....and admires you for your guts and stoicism.

Keep at it, fella - but please take it steady and listen to your body.

Great tip on the saw, Mark.

I got a sliding mitre saw very cheap recently - for building, really. But I might look into the 36 tpi as an option if I ever need to cut any big mouldings.

Hope the shop re-opening went well, mate....and that it didn't take too much out of you.

Cheers all.

Got some 'Eurocel**' from Toolstation. Seems fine....al I wanted was something that would actually peel from the roll without disintegrating (not much to ask you'd think!).

Anyway, this stuff seems the ticket, and reviews very well.

** on offer at £2.88 for 50 metres of 2 inch.

That's a coincidence; I've been swearing at this cheap stuff....every time it splits when I try to peel some off

Thanks, Steve. It's six quid a roll, but I think I'm going to have to stop being such a skinflint!

.... I know those words don't often go together! But can anyone recommend decent, cheap masking tape please (preferably Screwfix or the like, not some 'min order £100' place)? Currently have a roll of Toolstation's cheapest stuff, and it is useless - only had it a month or so, and it shards off in 6...

Brilliant reply, Mark

Thanks for sharing that insight - very interesting.

I didn't know how indestructible those spores are....they sound like Japanese Knotweed!