Re-Sizing Old Frames

Post by **John** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 8:18 pm

Cutting an old frame down to size.
After taking the old frame apart and removing all the pins etc, before chopping, check for hidden ironmongery using one of those Combined Metal, Voltage And Stud Detectors, available in most good DIY shops.

Spit · Post by **Spit** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 8:41 pm

Just bought one of those to help with placement of a huge mirror! I say just, it was 3 weeks ago, I still haven't got round to that job

Still, as you say, it'll be of use to prevent chips in the blades.

Moglet · Post by **Moglet** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 8:50 pm

Brilliant tip!

I assume that you use this after first checking for tiny holes....

The Crofter · Post by **The Crofter** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 9:38 pm

Voltage !

Post by **prospero** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 9:47 pm

Someone once asked me to cut down a 20x30 into two frames 20x15. he took some convincing that it was not possible.

WelshFramer · Post by **WelshFramer** » Sun 27 Jan, 2008 11:12 am

But surely you remember that old children's party trick of turning four matchsticks into seven?

kev@frames · Post by **kev@frames** » Sun 27 Jan, 2008 10:20 pm

I used to deal with a mouldings company - their invoices did that

Moglet · Post by **Moglet** » Sun 27 Jan, 2008 10:23 pm

Oooh, sharp!!!