The Framers Forum

Hello, The corrugated backing board which I have has a waterproof membrane on one side which I believe should be on the inside of the frame sandwich. The board bows with the membrane on the inside - that is, so that the side which is on the outside is convex. Does this sound right and a good thing? ...

Steven (and any other UP-M users) - Any tips, handy hints, rules of thumb, tricks .... for the MORSO UP-M? The manual is rather sparse when it comes to getting the best out of this machine and although simple in principle, there must be some "best practice" when it comes to getting the bes...

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I am in the process of setting up a small workshop and was wondering what worktop surfaces are out there - so ... what do all of you use for your work table tops?

Alan

Hi Mick, Two reasons. First of all I don't THINK that it was what I was looking for but the seller didn't really know much about it and hence I could not be sure that it had all of the bits and pieces it should have. Secondly, it looked rather neglected and to be honest somewhat mucky. Of course, it...

Had a look - think I will pass this time!

Alan

Mick, Most stuff on EBay is at silly prices until the final seconds of the auction, then it goes silly the "other way". I had a hand mount cutter and rule some time ago, for sale on EBay. In excellent condition but rarely used. (This was JAKAR tackle for those who know it). Cost me in the ...

Hello, Can anyone pass comment on the MORSO UP-M underpinning machine in terms of quality of joints, ease of use and so on? I am adding to my small workshop and considering this small machine as a possibility. I am looking for a good quality of finish as far as frames are concerned and good quality ...

Hello - Thought I would pitch in at this point as a user of the ArtFramer software - same as Mick. My view is that the software works very well indeed. The only issue which I have is getting hold of moulding and mountboard images so that I can produce a fair representation of the stock which I use. ...

This is starting to become - nay IS - a Hint and Tip thread! As a beginner in this game with only 12 months part time experience, bits of fluff and dust behind the glass are my biggest problem. They never seem the be never there though until I have pinned in the backing board - I always seem to have...

Thanks chaps - I had a sneaky feeling that I wasn't the only one. I really appreciate your replies - one of the benefits of t'internet is being able to discuss things like this with others who use the same tackle. This is simply not possible when working on your own.
Thanks again,
Alan

Just thought I would mention - to get the moulding into this state, I didn't use the rebate supports. However, when I do use the rebate supports, the problem is still there - but not so bad as I have shown here.
Alan

Hello Can anyone suggest what adjustments I need to make on my MORSO in order to get a clean cut all of the way through a moulding, eliminating the ragged edges as shown on the photographs below? Some background .... I purchased my MORSO second hand along with a set of spare blades - which I immedia...

Thank you Steven - I found more instructions on the Fletcher-Terry website (eventually). It certainly takes some practice but I am getting there. The part of the exercise which requires skill and dexterity is cutting the reverse bevel on the front side of the mount. According to the tutorial on the ...

I have a Fletcher 2100 and believe that there is a "universal tool" which can be added in order to cut v-grooves - anyone ever seen such a thing as I have not come across it. If not, has anyone any experience of cutting v-grooves with this machine as I have failed miserably in all attempts...

Hello, I am a "new boy" in the framing business to the extent that at the moment, this is a part time occupation - I am using a top of the range yet still a "hobby type" V-nailer but not totally happy with it. I have a MORSO - choosing which guillotine was quite an easy task - bu...

Interesting but one bit confused me ... "Avoid self-adhesive archival tapes as the adhesive might be unsafe" I guess that if the adhesive is unsafe then the tape isn't "archival". The bit which made me smile was "If you're going to do the framing yourself, you should be awar...

Thanks chaps. I have found the manual on the Fletcher-Terry site after some diligent searching - it was buried deep! Having spent a couple of hours looking and playing with the machine and looking at the manual, I have found that a number of small pieces have gone walkabouts - the locating pins and ...

I have literally just purchased a "previously enjoyed" mount cutter - the Fletcher 2100 (large size!). It looks in reasonable condition and seems to have all of the bits attached which it should have. My next job will be to clean it up so that is shines and then to get to grips with the sc...