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boscawen46
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large quantities of frames needed to be made for best price

Post by boscawen46 »

Hello,
I am based in Dorset near Gillingam and sell prints at shows and up to now have been making my own frames to a high spec(for 15 or so years.) I use four different mouldings , three are different colours but identical shape about 3/4 inch(this can be chopped in one go and produce excellent corners) and one is a reverse moulding about 1 inch wide made of pine. The measurements I use are 10"x 8" and 12" x 10" internal and I glue the corners with a dab for extra strength. I am loathe to have to have them made by someone else but the constant chopping is starting to get to my joints!
I am looking basically for someone to reliably make for the best possible price frames for me on a regular basis. This would be fairly large orders a few times a year. I have already asked for quotes but they have been unrealistic compared to the amount I sell the prints for. I would ideally buy the moulding and have it delivered and therefore only pay for the labour side of things. I can normally make about 150 frames a day without busting a gut.

Basically I need quality made frames for the best possible price taking into consideration that I have to make a profit! Please don't feel put out if I feel your quote is too high I have to be realistic.

I look forward to hearing from you

Thanks James
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Re: large quantities of frames needed to be made for best pr

Post by blokman »

Hi,

Do you require backing board / glass etc?
boscawen46
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Re: large quantities of frames needed to be made for best pr

Post by boscawen46 »

That depends. I normally put the glass and board in myself as well, 2mm glass and 2mm mdf using one neatly positioned flexipoint on each side. I suppose I would do that to bring the price down if necessary.
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Re: large quantities of frames needed to be made for best pr

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Noone !!
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Vince442
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Re: large quantities of frames needed to be made for best pr

Post by Vince442 »

I sent you a message.....did you not receive it??
boscawen46
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Re: large quantities of frames needed to be made for best pr

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Hi Vince 442,
No I haven't received any message from you. Did you send it to boscawen46@hotmail.com which is my e-mail address. Can you try again.
Regards James
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Re: large quantities of frames needed to be made for best pr

Post by Vince442 »

Hi James,

Have sent you an email.

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calvin the framer
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Re: large quantities of frames needed to be made for best pr

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Could you contact us about the large quantities of frames you require. acanthusframing@btinternet.com
OR telephone us on 01676 544 562 OR 07 958 424 757 Based near the NEC.
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