The Framers Forum

Hi Keith I have a Nielsen 8 sided tower with velcro strips. It is currently in storage due to rearranging the workshop, I still use one. I bought it new and it hasn't been used that much and is in as new condition. I'm in south London just off the M25. If you are interested let me know. I am also us...

I'd echo all the above been using them for years excellent service and range of products will also cut to size, good for specialist glass and acrylics.

Good luck.

David.

Hi Johnny9 Just thought I'd confuse the choice I have been using a Fletcher for years and swear by it. Easy to use versatile no problems with reverse bevels. We bought a second business which had a new Keencut until then I didn't think there was much to choose between them then I tried using it for ...

Hi Robivan There isn't a manual cutter that will cut straight and circles, you would need two bit of equipment probably costing £1500 - £2000 new. Then there is learning how to use it. I agree with the others, finding a framer with a computerised mount cutter would seem to be the most economical opt...

I entered the first Picture Business comp. and got into the last 10, didn't have time last year. I agree with what was said about last years winner, novel but not very practical the dust and dirt after a few weeks will make it look very grubby. Which brings me to the main problem with these competit...

Hi Bagel, I've been professional with my own busness since the 1990's. Over the years I've employed upto 5 framers at any one time. I always prefered training them myself, it's easier to teach my habits and methods than breaking someone elses bad ones. As long as someone has a basic competance with ...