The Framers Forum

I like the moulding, it ain't expensive and it sells well, just thought I would share.

We like it a lot.

Very nice that moulding really complements the art

What's the easiest way to frame a canvas in a standard moulding with the gap round the edges of the canvas like in this example ie not snug in the rebate? I tried it once and found it a faff trying to fix things at the back, Im sure I was missing something fundamental !

Or have you used the tray frame version of that moulding ? Just noticed that was available !

Those two look really good, didn't know that moulding existed! Nice

Hi Dave, yes it is the tray version.

Cool , cheers

I really like the red frames, very cool.

Robo recommended this Komodo moulding to me and used the black on the 2 frames in the - Mental bloke post in the HELP section.

DEEPJOY wrote:... Mental bloke post in the HELP section.

Hope he's ok... best place for a mental bloke is in the help section

Yes this mental bloke has had indeed a mental block . Thanks for noticing.

Two new colourways have just been launched saw them yesterday, a cream and a heritage green type of colour very nice.

Just noticed on their website they say the Komodo range is made from Durian wood, what sort of wood is that and what's it like to cut and join? Thanks.

I have not had any problems with it so far with cutting or joining, and here is a bit on the wood.

Tree description and natural occurrence
Total tree height is 40 m with a clear bole to 25 m and diameter from 1.0 to 2.0 m. The rough bark varies in colour from brown to dark red, and decorticates at irregular intervals. Many species of durian have low buttresses.

The trees occur throughout Burma, Malaysia and Indonesia. In many of these areas the durian fruit (which, despite its offensive smell, is considered a delicacy), is harvested every October/November. Ash of the fruit rind is used for bleaching silk.

Small quantities imported to Australia.

Wood appearance
Colour. Heartwood is pink-brown to deep, red-brown. Sapwood is lighter coloured and distinct in most species.

Grain. The grain varies between species from straight to interlocked. Texture is coarse and often uneven.

Wood properties
Density. 575-640 kg/m3 at 12 % moisture content; approximately 1.6 to 1.8 m3 of seasoned sawn timber per tonne.

Strength groups. S4 unseasoned; SD4 seasoned.

Stress grades. F7, F8, F11, F14 (unseasoned), F11, F14, F17, F22 (seasoned), when visually stress-graded in accordance with AS2082-2000, ‘Visually stress-graded hardwoods for structural purposes.’

Joint groups. JD4 seasoned.

Shrinkage to 12% MC. Shrinkage varies between species. Durio spp. approximately 4.0 % (tangential) and 3.0 % (radial); Neesia spp. approximately 2.0 % (tangential) and 1.0 % (radial).

Unit shrinkage. Not Available.

Durability above-ground. Class (4) – life expectancy less than 7 years.

Durability in-ground. Class 4 – life expectancy less than 5 years.

Lyctine susceptibility. Untreated sapwood is susceptible to lyctid borer attack.

Termite resistance . Not resistant.

Preservation. Sapwood readily accepts preservative impregnation.

Seasoning. Durian seasons rapidly but has a tendency to cup. Use of weights and close sticker spacings are recommended to minimise degrade.

Hardness. Firm (rated 4 on a 6 class scale) in relation to indentation and ease of working with hand tools.

Machining. Machines well, however turning produces a slightly rough surface.

Fixing. Nails well.

Gluing. Can be satisfactorily bonded using standard procedures.

Finishing. Seasoned timber readily accepts paint, stain and polish.

Uses
Construction. Light construction, plywood.

Decorative. Furniture, joinery, panelling, veneer.

Others. Clogs.

Identification features
General characteristics

Sapwood. White to pale pink-brown, distinct from heartwood.

Heartwood. Pink–brown to deep red brown.

Texture. Medium to coarse.

Wood structure

Vessels. Radial multiples of 2 to 3, tending to oval in shape, visible to naked eye.

Rays. Prominent on quarter.

Other features

Texture. Some species are greasy to touch.

Odour. Wood has characteristic unpleasant odour when freshly sawn.