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by JonathanB
Fri 25 Feb, 2022 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morso blade retaining bolt size.
Replies: 8
Views: 3080

Re: Morso blade retaining bolt size.

Hi Geoff - I’m sure these can be made but they’re not that expensive to buy.
https://www.underpinner-spares.co.uk/pr ... blade-bolt
by JonathanB
Sat 19 Feb, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to framing
Replies: 1
Views: 1525

Re: New to framing

Marcel Welcome to the forum. If you’re looking for a trainer in your area, you could look at the Fine Art Trade Guild website at www.fine art.co.uk where you will find a number of framers in the Netherlands and Germany. In particular, I’d suggest Stephen Finney, who is an accredited trainer and exam...
by JonathanB
Wed 02 Feb, 2022 2:52 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Framing Engineers - TGS Repairs LLP
Replies: 5
Views: 10760

Re: Framing Engineers - TGS Repairs LLP

Good to see you yesterday, Jamie and to hear about your plans for the business. Everything’s running beautifully now. Excellent service as usual.

Best wishes

Jonathan
by JonathanB
Fri 14 Jan, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Glass vs Perspex - How big is too big for glass
Replies: 8
Views: 1634

Re: Glass vs Perspex - How big is too big for glass

You'll find that opinions will vary, but I tend to follow the advice given by my suppliers, Wessex Pictures, who suggest that once you go over a square metre, you should consider using 3mm glass. Having said that, there are plenty of experienced framers comfortable with going over that. A good quali...
by JonathanB
Mon 15 Nov, 2021 7:44 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member from the new forest
Replies: 9
Views: 4454

Re: New Member from the new forest

Wessex for me - good job and convenient collection and delivery.
by JonathanB
Sat 23 Oct, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Cutting problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1635

Re: Cutting problems

I’ve found that sticking a short length of removable yellow Frog tape to the back edge of mouldings frequently protects delicate finishes - comes off easily without marking the moulding.
by JonathanB
Thu 16 Sep, 2021 1:50 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: minimise moulding wastage with morso cutter
Replies: 10
Views: 1567

Re: minimise moulding wastage with morso cutter

If you want to support the moulding as you feed from the left, a roller stand works well. Been using it for years and it's a cheap and effective solution.
Lion do one, as do most other suppliers
https://www.lionpic.co.uk/p/8517/Moulding-Support-Stand
by JonathanB
Sun 29 Aug, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Chipped rose golf moulding to fill
Replies: 10
Views: 1832

Re: Chipped rose golf moulding to fill

This is just the sort of moulding I would always order on chop. This type of finish plus the profile makes this a complete lottery on a Morso.
by JonathanB
Thu 22 Jul, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Blade sharpening
Replies: 14
Views: 7595

Re: Blade sharpening

Another vote for Wessex - never had any issues
by JonathanB
Tue 20 Jul, 2021 10:42 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: WALL MOUNT CUTTER SERVICE PERSON WANTED!
Replies: 3
Views: 2077

Re: WALL MOUNT CUTTER SERVICE PERSON WANTED!

Kim -

Try TGS Repairs, run by Mark and Jamie Griffiths, based in Essex. Contact numbers are 07859 818233 (Mark) or 07817 848324 (Jamie). They service Keencut and Valiani cutters. Jamie does my servicing and I would be happy to recommend him.

Good luck
Jonathan
by JonathanB
Tue 13 Jul, 2021 7:05 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Large frame glazing
Replies: 12
Views: 4091

Re: Large frame glazing

This whole thread makes me feel really nervous. There’s a popular misconception that acrylic is going to be light, but if you look into it, a square metre of 3mm glass and a square metre of 6mm acrylic are going to be of a similar weight. There are companies who would take this on, but I certainly w...
by JonathanB
Tue 29 Jun, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Cost of waste glass disposal.
Replies: 9
Views: 6005

Re: Cost of waste glass disposal.

Mark -
I use Wessex. Annual charge of about £35.00 and then £2.50 per collected box. They supply the boxes.
by JonathanB
Wed 02 Jun, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Van livery/signage
Replies: 15
Views: 6686

Re: Van livery/signage

Thank you Mark - much appreciated!
by JonathanB
Wed 02 Jun, 2021 9:05 am
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Van livery/signage
Replies: 15
Views: 6686

Re: Van livery/signage

Richard - not a problem and no offence taken. I thought I’d put it on as an example of what could be done on a modest budget to help the OP come to a decision about what he wanted to do. I originally got a quote for a full wrap which was great but which financially made my eyes water. I decided it w...
by JonathanB
Sun 30 May, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: Business Matters
Topic: Van livery/signage
Replies: 15
Views: 6686

Re: Van livery/signage

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Had my van redone a while back and followed the advice of the graphics company and went for a brightly coloured bonnet wrap. Definitely gets me noticed and I’ve had a number of good jobs as a result.
by JonathanB
Mon 24 May, 2021 10:42 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: V Nail Cartridge Issue
Replies: 12
Views: 3423

Re: V Nail Cartridge Issue

I used to have the same machine and this is a common issue. It drove me mad until someone told me the answer. If you take a spare plastic 'pusher' from inside a used cartridge and push it into a half finished cartridge so that you then have two pushers inside, you'll find that it increases the press...
by JonathanB
Mon 24 May, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How does the British Museum mount their prints?
Replies: 14
Views: 6573

Re: How does the British Museum mount their prints?

If you want an authoritative view on the subject, there's a really good book 'Conservation Mounting for prints and drawings - a manual based on current practice at the British Museum' by Joanna Kosek, a senior conservator at the British Museum. You can find a copy at archetype.co.uk for £49.50, whic...
by JonathanB
Tue 11 May, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Help!
Topic: Attaching missing plaster to gessoed frame
Replies: 4
Views: 1786

Re: Attaching missing plaster to gessoed frame

Thank you all for your advice. I do have the missing bits but just couldn’t remember the right stuff to use. It’s just a favour for a very good customer who just wants me to do my best to put the missing bits back. There’s no great expectation on his part, but the advice on the gilt cream will certa...
by JonathanB
Tue 11 May, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: Help!
Topic: Attaching missing plaster to gessoed frame
Replies: 4
Views: 1786

Attaching missing plaster to gessoed frame

Good morning -

I have a gessoed and gilded frame in with a couple of pieces of ornament missing - any recommendations for suitable substance to secure them in place? It's not a valuable piece and just needs tidying up.

Many thanks
Jonathan