Cutting v-grooves

[Alzibiff]

I have a Fletcher 2100 and believe that there is a "universal tool" which can be added in order to cut v-grooves - anyone ever seen such a thing as I have not come across it. If not, has anyone any experience of cutting v-grooves with this machine as I have failed miserably in all attempts.

Thank you, Alan

[mick11]

This may be what you are looking for,worth checking out
LOGAN 706 UNIVERSAL V-GROOVER
I found it on the US ebay for sale with a 2100, the description would tend to indicate it will fit your machine.
Also have a look here
http://www.logangraphic.com/products/sp ... rsal.shtml
Hope this helps
Mick
www.pictureframing-uk.com

[SquareFrames]

Hi,

Universal mount cutters are all well ad good, but for me its better to cut the V groove directly from your Flecther 2100.

Once you have decided where your V grrove is to be placed (Most place it approx. 25mm from the inner mount setting), make a registraion mark on the rear of the board. Cut the V groove first, to do this:

1. Cut the mount as normal at the V groove setting
2. Bring the right hand mat guide into the V grrove setting (this may take a bit of trial and error), place the board face up, and cut the reverse bevel. This is approx. 1/8" all round.
3.Place the fallout back in to the board, lining up the registraion mark, use Scotch Magic tape to adhere the boards back together, and burnish the gtape wit a flat metal object, like the back of a spoon, then reset your matguide and other stops to the desired border size, and cut as normal.

Takes a wee bit of setting up, but the results are perfect V grooves every time.

Steven

[Alzibiff]

Thank you Steven - I found more instructions on the Fletcher-Terry website (eventually). It certainly takes some practice but I am getting there. The part of the exercise which requires skill and dexterity is cutting the reverse bevel on the front side of the mount. According to the tutorial on the Fletcher site, the cutter doesn't go all the way home - the operator has to "feel" for the right depth.
Fair enough but it ain't easy holding this steady! Still as with most things, I guess that things get easier with practice.

Thanks again for your input.
Alan

[SquareFrames]

Hi Alan,

Like you say, practice does make perfect, keep plugging away, and it will all fall into place. if you need any more help, just ask!

Steven