Block mounting survice
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Block mounting survice
Does anyone know anywhere that provides a good, but affordable block mounting service please?
Thanks in anticipation,
Mark
Thanks in anticipation,
Mark
Mark Lacey
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Re: Block mounting survice
ME, but not very practical to ship to and from the UK
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actually seriously though, get in touch with steve goodall sure he will be able to put you in touch with someone near you
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actually seriously though, get in touch with steve goodall sure he will be able to put you in touch with someone near you
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Re: Block mounting survice
Me?... got some premium 25mm blocks in presentation boxes. All faces have a black textured laminate and fittings. Set size range though... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1937619/BlocMounts.jpg
Depending on the amount you want I can get 18mm MDF cut to size and edge laminate if that is of any use... would need to be a whole 8 x 4' sheet minimum
All laminate finishes possible... only Hotpress/Drytac used.
Depending on the amount you want I can get 18mm MDF cut to size and edge laminate if that is of any use... would need to be a whole 8 x 4' sheet minimum
All laminate finishes possible... only Hotpress/Drytac used.
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http://www.prophotosolutions.co.uk
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Re: Block mounting survice
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the offer, but a whole 8' x 4' sheet would be to much in one go for me.
Thanks for the offer, but a whole 8' x 4' sheet would be to much in one go for me.
Mark Lacey
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Re: Block mounting survice
Hi Mark
Sorry if I confused the matter.... the 25mm blocks are available as singles it was just if you needed a specific size that wasn't covered by the 25mm ones as they come to me as is.
I do have some of the 18mm with a laminated edge available too but again if I haven't got the size you wanted I would have to get a full sheet cut.
Tell me your requirements and I'll price it for you... that will be easier
Sorry if I confused the matter.... the 25mm blocks are available as singles it was just if you needed a specific size that wasn't covered by the 25mm ones as they come to me as is.
I do have some of the 18mm with a laminated edge available too but again if I haven't got the size you wanted I would have to get a full sheet cut.
Tell me your requirements and I'll price it for you... that will be easier

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Re: Block mounting survice
I have just finished the latest block mounting job and decided that I wanted an easy way of doing this sort of job. I currently get the blocks cut by my local hardware store and spend time sanding, filling and painting the edges.
I'm just looking for a way of saving myself all the agro, so I can concentrate on more worthwhile things. I'm just too busy to do some things and in this case I think I'd be better off not doing it myself.
I'm just looking for a way of saving myself all the agro, so I can concentrate on more worthwhile things. I'm just too busy to do some things and in this case I think I'd be better off not doing it myself.
Mark Lacey
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Re: Block mounting survice
just buy the blocks ready done from simons then, they sell standard sizes ready to go
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Re: Block mounting survice
What about these people? Never used them but they look ok. http://www.citibloks.co.uk/
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Re: Block mounting survice
Was just reading this then came across these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PALLET-THICK- ... 2568edab28
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PALLET-THICK- ... 2568edab28
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Re: Block mounting survice
Thank you, I think that they are probably just what I need. Hopefully my problem is solved.AllFramed wrote:What about these people? Never used them but they look ok. http://www.citibloks.co.uk/
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Re: Block mounting survice
WoWee... I am just out of puff reading all this - what an active post!
Your too late I'm afraid - I retired in April 2024 

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Re: Block mounting survice
BTW - I can heartily recommend this www.citibloks.co.uk mob - their product is "top class" - 100% made in the UK & FSC MDF too - how coolis that for MDF lovers!!!
LOVE MDF & MDF WILL LOVE YOU!!!
LOVE MDF & MDF WILL LOVE YOU!!!
Your too late I'm afraid - I retired in April 2024 

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Re: Block mounting survice
Thanks Steve,
At present I try to avoid block mounting, because I don't like sanding and painting the edges myself.
However, now I've been told about Citibloks I may promote block mounting to my customers.
At present I try to avoid block mounting, because I don't like sanding and painting the edges myself.
However, now I've been told about Citibloks I may promote block mounting to my customers.
Mark Lacey
“Life is short. Art long. Opportunity is fleeting. Experience treacherous. Judgement difficult.”
― Geoffrey Chaucer
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Re: Block mounting survice
They are really nice guys - as well as their standard size blocks they will make bespoke one off blocks with a cost close to the nearest standard size in their range.
Choice of 5 edge finishes
already pre-glued on the front - with my stuff
rich black backing film - prevents warping
keyhole hangers fitted - looks very professional too
no fuss - no dust - just great bloks
Now with 25% off your first order - to make samples - simply by saying you "are a good friend of Mr Hot Press" - ow cool is that
Choice of 5 edge finishes
already pre-glued on the front - with my stuff

rich black backing film - prevents warping
keyhole hangers fitted - looks very professional too
no fuss - no dust - just great bloks
Now with 25% off your first order - to make samples - simply by saying you "are a good friend of Mr Hot Press" - ow cool is that

Your too late I'm afraid - I retired in April 2024 
