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We were recently in a hotel in Chile and Jane took a picture of me in front of this framed photo which probably measures around 18m x 2m. The long sides were made from 3 sections of joined moulding. We asked the staff how the hell they got it into the building and we decided the only way was to buil...

I thought I would share this 'modification' that I have made for my Morso in case anyone finds it useful. 20190414-P4140980.jpg If anyone needs a little extra workbench space (like me) this is very easy to construct. It slides on and off the extension arm and is clamped with screw bolts underneath. ...

This has been sold.

I have this Fletcher rigid point driver which has hardly been used. Includes an almost full box of points and a point removal tool. Advertised on Lion site here https://www.lionpic.co.uk/p/9105/Fletcher-Terry-FrameMaster-Rigid-Point-Driver I am selling this because it is surplus to requirements sinc...

Brass wrote:Got any more like that?

No - because it's discontinued

Not your average framer wrote:I've never used a Morso without a proper left hand extension and was sort of wondering, if it would present any problems.

I would have thought that the weight of the moulding unsupported on the left side would cause it to lift at the cutting blade and lead to inaccurate cuts

A moulding support stand, Lion 3101 may help. Cheaper versions are available from DIY stores and will work just as well. https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p43126 I removed the roller and made it wider with a length of spare moulding. Also very useful as a 'third hand' to support large frames when un...

This has now been sold.

I'm sorry I've had a better offer

Peter

For anyone's information this is currently on eBay with a reserve of only £200. The current top bid is only £10. This could be a fantastic bargain for someone!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183212331650

This foot operated underpinner is less than 18months old and in excellent condition. I am selling it because I have acquired a pneumatic underpinner It comes complete with 7, 10 and 12mm V Nail blocks and support wings which are removable. It is set up with the foot pedal at the back but this can ea...

I am interested in this if it is still available and I can collect this week

I agree and this is my approach too. However the official guidance is ridiculously scary and lacks any common sense IMHO

I used to be registered with the ICO but I recently rang them for advice and they told me that because I only hold customer records on an invoicing system I can deregister. Now this GDPR thing has come along and I don't know where I stand. I am a one man band keeping paper records in a notebook of o...

I have been asked to quote for cutting a multiple aperture mountboard. There are 12 apertures so a fair bit of work will be involved as I dont have a CMC

How would you price this?

Peter

I have found a simple solution.

I cut 2 strips of mountboard 14mm and 20mm wide. They fit snugly into the channels and provide the necessary soft landing for glass.

Sure they will get damaged and worn but replacements are readily available.

There is a biodegradeable alternative which is available in pallet wrapping sized rolls. I contacted the manufacturer to enquire about smaller rolls but the answer is no. However, since the product exists and there is pressure to move away from normal plastic I'm sure it's a matter of time before th...

prospero wrote: I've even composted broken pallets.

Could make rustic frames from them

The trouble with Handiwrap is that it's so 'Handy'

That is one council's list. All are not the same. Think about your own recycling, not micromanaging the entire communities. That is ridiculous. If my local supermarket reduced their reliance on plastic packaging for everything I would not have to recycle it. My solution is to go to a different supe...