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... sharp. I think they guy said the edge was too fine. At least there was no 'arguing' & I'm hopeful it'll work out for the best. I've considered mainline but the cost with shipping was quite expensive, around £60 if I remember correctly. At the moment it's £12 collected & returned to my door. ...

I would send them to Mainline and get them properly sharpened on a morso blade sharpener.

If you do get them done locally make sure they are hollow ground.

Hi, some good ideas and food for thought. I like the mainline system. I have a Morso and Mitre cutter but the Mitre cutter I have is not as accurate as I would like (it cuts the correct angle but tends to leave a slighly rounded edge as it addresses ...

Mainline mouldings do a system that may work depending on what frame style she wants

http://mainlinemouldings.com/index.php? ... goryID=787

... options. Things which are attractive in possible software upgrades are the ability to download current price lists from major suppliers (Arqadia/Mainline/Simmons etc) and more customization. We have been looking at FramR but this software does not seem to have the ability to add several jobs ...

I got some had the same problem as others. In the end I just gave up and chucked the lot in the bin.

... something else when my current stock runs out. I don't think the magic morso rebate support that slides into slots is a common accessory, though mainline did kindly offer to look on ebay for me. It is a lot of faffing to feed the sacrificial mdf to the morso which only makes a quick job much ...

Thanks for the link. :D It looks like they have added the back slot to counteract the twist. Not sure it would cure the prob completely. More ready cut-bits to buy...... IMHO it's a case of over-thinking or re-inventing the wheel. btw. On the Wessex (think Simons do it as well) stuff I cut my own tr...

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