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by prospero
Thu 18 Jan, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Sealing packages
Replies: 12
Views: 975

Re: Sealing packages

I've been doing this for years. It doesn't take long and once done you know no bits can get in. It's much easier the handle one unified object than faff about loading separate glass/mount/back into a frame. It's when you try to do this that bits get sucked in. Also when in the frame it's an excellen...
by prospero
Fri 05 Jan, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about Keen cut Excalibur 5000 board cutter
Replies: 4
Views: 59110

Re: Question about Keen cut Excalibur 5000 board cutter

The legs can be extended yes and you could alway seat the legs in wooden blocks for extra height. But raising the machine would make reaching the upper two-wheel cutter block very difficult unless you are very tall or have very long arms. Mine sits nicely against an 8½' wall. Raising the horizontal ...
by prospero
Fri 05 Jan, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Hedgehog method
Replies: 24
Views: 461821

Re: Hedgehog method

It should be mentioned that the float method of mounting is not really the ideal way to mount paper-borne artwork. Especially large stuff. It may stay reasonably flat or it may go wavy an curl away from the mounting board at the edges. That's something that can't really be 'cured'. The traditional w...
by prospero
Thu 04 Jan, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Making Tax Digital
Replies: 3
Views: 59301

Re: Making Tax Digital

I've just had a nice lady ring to try and resolve the issue. :D She says it likely an issue with their software. We went through setting up a new online VAT account, but that one wouldn't let me sign in as well. At least I know it's not my fault. :clap: Anyhow, she said I could make the payment via ...
by prospero
Thu 04 Jan, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Making Tax Digital
Replies: 3
Views: 59301

Making Tax Digital

OK, here a funny kettle of fish.......... A while ago it was decided that VAT returns had to be submitted digitally, as members are no doubt aware. So I get it all set up on my PC and try to brush-up on the intricacies of Excel. Previously I wrote all my accounts in a book of real paper with a real ...
by prospero
Sat 23 Dec, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideas for old chevrons
Replies: 4
Views: 28118

Re: Ideas for old chevrons

Stack them neatly in cardboard boxes.

Put the boxes in a big shed for 30 years and then burn them. :lol:
by prospero
Thu 21 Dec, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: underpinner identification help, please
Replies: 7
Views: 27509

Re: underpinner identification help, please

A major shortcoming with these machines is the top pressure pad. It can dent certain mouldings. On my Euro model I made a triangle from ½" thick wood and faced it with cork (polyurethane is better if you can get a bit). This is to spread the load and is placed over the corner when joining. To s...
by prospero
Wed 20 Dec, 2023 11:48 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: underpinner identification help, please
Replies: 7
Views: 27509

Re: underpinner identification help, please

The head mechanism looks very like the old Euro range, so I suspect it's a derivative of one of those.
I do have some experience of them and they are basic but tough machines so I may be able to help with
any probs. :wink:
by prospero
Wed 20 Dec, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Oak supplier advice
Replies: 28
Views: 235044

Re: Oak supplier advice

I don't use much Oak, but I can heartily endorse Rose & Hollis. If you speak to them nicely they would probably
pick out all matching bits. :D

* You might want to try Ash for light finishes. It's a tad easier to work with and tends to be more consistent.
by prospero
Sun 10 Dec, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Filling grain on obeche
Replies: 8
Views: 71052

Re: Filling grain on obeche

I use a lot of 'No Nonsense' fine surface wood filler from Screwfix. Basically I apply it with a knackered old brush. Dip the brush in water and scrub it into filler then paint it on. Not too wet and not to dry. Then take a cloth and rub it in, taking off the excess. When it's dry, sand off any nobb...
by prospero
Fri 08 Dec, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Morso F not cutting Vertically
Replies: 4
Views: 15078

Re: Morso F not cutting Vertically

First of all I would try re-seating the blades. :wink:

They should be snug where they meet and equal height.
by prospero
Mon 04 Dec, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Self Spacers
Replies: 12
Views: 62426

Re: Self Spacers

I use a Keencut straightedge with the rubber inserts. :D Foamcore is notoriously hard to cut clean. You need a good, sharp blade. Blades are cheaper than foamcore. :P It's a good idea to make the first stroke very lightly just to establish the 'track'. Then you can press harder until you get though ...
by prospero
Fri 01 Dec, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Staining/Finishing
Replies: 8
Views: 60685

Re: Staining/Finishing

Quick Tip: Don't use steel wool on Oak (or Ash) or you can get little black spots were steel fragments
lodge in the pores and react. :shock:
by prospero
Wed 22 Nov, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: How to increase rebate depth
Replies: 12
Views: 79275

Re: How to increase rebate depth

I use a great many of these for mounting sticky-out canvases... https://www.lionpic.co.uk/p/8591/Bendable-Fixing-Plates-37mm-Pack-100 They are very easily formed to fit exactly. If you want to conceal the side of the canvas then Rose&Hollis do a good selection of square stripwood which can be ta...
by prospero
Sat 18 Nov, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any way to ship a frame with glass?
Replies: 10
Views: 66613

Re: Any way to ship a frame with glass?

I've used these people in the past and they are specialist art shippers. Not too dear. :wink:

https://www.aardvarkartservices.com/
by prospero
Tue 14 Nov, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: After Hours
Topic: hand mitre saws
Replies: 11
Views: 56536

Re: hand mitre saws

I cobbled together this setup for £<500. The only disadvantage is that it needs to be a permanent setup. It's also very dusty but a good dust extraction system would cure that. I've been using it for ten years and it speeds up cutting big awkward mouldings considerably. Having two saws avoids the ne...
by prospero
Mon 13 Nov, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: After Hours
Topic: hand mitre saws
Replies: 11
Views: 56536

Re: hand mitre saws

I agree with all the previous advice. I started with a Nobex saw. It was sort-of OK for small mouldings. :roll: An artist friend of mine (who was as clueless as I was) pitched up with a heap of moulding he'd bought in a sale. It was big chunky stuff. Can I cut and join 10 12"x10" frames? S...
by prospero
Thu 09 Nov, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Anybody recognise this?
Replies: 10
Views: 27638

Re: Anybody recognise this?

Many Apollylodgies. :P I should have gone to Specsavers. :lol:
by prospero
Thu 09 Nov, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Anybody recognise this?
Replies: 10
Views: 27638

Re: Anybody recognise this?

It's still on the Simons site. Whether they have any or not is anyone's guess. Says 120 on the page. :D

https://djsimons.co.uk/product/regency- ... old-heavy/
by prospero
Wed 08 Nov, 2023 1:42 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Identifying a frame
Replies: 4
Views: 10877

Re: Identifying a frame

Have a word with these guys....

http://www.norfolkmouldings.co.uk/

I have found them are very good and min order only 100ft. Quick turn around.

The profile is simple and won't need special knives to be made. :D