The Framers Forum

Hi Jamesnkr

After viewing those frames in Sir Elton's home shown in that IG feed makes me realise I will never become a "proper" frame maker even if I get another life time of framing. (insert very sad smilie)

Peter

In my case not just "silly" but "very sad" I have also read every post in General Discussion starting from the back! It's taken me a few months and reading a few each night (over 90 pages) It's been a fascinating read, seeing who has come and gone and who has stayed the course al...

Thank you so much for that Instagram feed Vintage. I have never seen any thing like it, as if the frames were not impressive enough, that wall display of chevs' was unbelievable.

How do you find stuff like that?

Peter

Hi Sarah

By way of an explanation.

Dangling a needle over the "mum to be tummy" and seeing the way it spins is supposed to indicate a baby boy or girl.

It's an old wife's tale.

Good luck with your lacing.

Peter

I agree with Tudor Rose, excellent advice including " After going side to side a few times I hold the length of thread and allow the needle to drop down under its own weight you will see that the thread tension then releases and the needle spins around" And that is how my wife and I knew i...

When I had a framing shop/gallery we (my wife, one part timer and me) always worked in "batches" (frames first) and I am convinced that this system was more efficient and much less wasteful. Cutting batches of glass, mounts and backs accurately was not a problem. In those days the number o...

I can't help but chuckle. Over 150 views and not an iota of interest in this "Classic" !

So, If anyone would like to collect it's FREE to a good home with a FREE cup of tea/coffee thrown in.

Don't all rush.

Regards

Peter

Good afternoon Rafe Pleased to hear you are fixed up with a Morso from Jamesnkr. When it comes to advice and getting practical help on certain matters IMHO he is a great resource. Also, I am pleased to read that you are looking for a pneumatic underpinner and not a manual. You will not regret that d...

In case anyone is vaguely interested;
My old Pistorius is now gone. I would like to post "NOW SOLD" but that would not be true, instead, I must write "NOW SWOPPED" for a nice selection of saleable moulding, both parties very pleased.
Peter

Hi Harvey The small box on the top right marked "Search" type in "Hand Finishing" and over 1000 items re that subject are available. Invaluable advice by Prospero and NYAF (and others) given so generously will give you so much food for thought. Also, there is the "book mark&...

Hi Harvey

Welcome to the Forum.

Carpentry skills have got to be an asset where framing is concerned and perhaps you should be considering "hand finishing" plain wood mouldings, lots of info, about that here.

Good luck in what ever you choose to do.

Peter

Anyone interested? It's very clean and I am open to any offer.

Regards

Peter

Very warm welcome Rafe and a very interesting introduction.
Sorry I cannot help with what you require but I wish you every success with your new venture, you have certainly made a good start.
Good luck
Peter

Good evening all

My Pistorious under pinner is still for sale if anyone is interested In making me an offer.

There is a very interesting thread posted page 53 "General Discussion" re these machines.

Regards

Peter

Thanks to some of this Forum's members it works well. It's just not for me and besides, I don't like it. My oldest (long term) framing friend in deepest Norfolk has two of these beasts proudly standing side by side each loaded with different size of wedge. He swears by them. Anyone considering this ...

Hi John R
pm sent

Hi Rainbow
Thanks for that although I have not spotted one here in south Lincs. lol

Good night all

Peter

Hi Rick Firstly, thank you for posting the image of Pistorius "block" last year, that solved my problem. FWIW I would go Acrylic and try and find a local suppler who cuts to size. I found for one offs, buying on line is more expensive. What with delivery, minimum order and such. It took me...

Hi David ...very satisfying and a "sitting down job" can't be bad. Hi Rainbow Thank you, by the way what species of bird is that? (your avatar) Hi Prospero Looking forward to another visit, I will bring some cookies and give you a bell first as I know you are very busy. Hi John M Thank you...

I would like to introduce myself and at the same time apologise for not doing so sooner. I have been a framer for more years than I care to remember. I discovered TFF last September and jumped in with a post/problem about my Pistorius underpinner before introducing myself. This oversight has trouble...

Thank you for the pictures, once again so very helpful. I will buy the Allan keys and give it a go as soon as I can.

Regards and many thanks.