http://thegrumble.com/ This board is to help network retail picture framers around the world in discussions about the custom picture framing industry. A great place to check out if you want to become a picture framer. en Thu, 17 May 2012 22:09:37 GMT vBulletin 30 http://thegrumble.com/images/misc/rss.png http://thegrumble.com/ http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63066-Safety-Glasses&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 21:53:43 GMT My aging eyes have trouble seeing the numbers on my wall cutter's measuring scale, so I've been wearing my reading glasses instead of my usual safety glasses when cutting glass. A friend gave me a pair of safety glasses with built-in bifocal reading lenses at the bottom, but in order to see through that part I had to hold my head at an awkward angle. I've been on a mission to find safety glasses with full-frame magnifying lenses, and finally found THESE on Amazon. I got them today, and they are great. They are available in various strengths. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants good protection with a little boost for vision.
:cool: Rick ]]> The Grumble Rick Granick http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63066-Safety-Glasses http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63065-quot-Shinny-quot-old-photograph&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 20:28:39 GMT I have a B&W sepia toned photograph (probably from the ‘20s), that has a significant sheen in the shadow areas. I have scanned this photo for a restoration, but those areas are a nightmare to fix.

It’s been years since I had a darkroom, but I know that this “tarnish” is due to either an exhausted fixer or insufficient washing.

My question: if this photo were reprocessed with a fresh fixing solution and with an adequate rinse, could this silver “tarnish” be eliminated from those shadow areas, or would the deterioration simply be retarded yet still remain “shinny”? ]]> The Grumble Bill Henry- http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63065-quot-Shinny-quot-old-photograph http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63064-Lifesaver-Upgrade&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 19:35:31 GMT Just got the Lifesaver upgrade yesterday. Who is this supposed to benefit, me the user or TruVue? How about letting me choose the defaults for glass.... Just got the Lifesaver upgrade yesterday. Who is this supposed to benefit, me the user or TruVue? How about letting me choose the defaults for glass. I almost never sell CRC, I only sell abrasion resistant acrylic, so half that real estate in the center of my screen is wasted.

Jeff K ]]> Jeff K http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63064-Lifesaver-Upgrade http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63058-Fletcher-2100-60-quot-400&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 16:04:41 GMT For sale: Fletcher 2100 60" manual mat cutter. Comes with production stops and instructional video. Asking $400. For pickup in Lexington, KY. Please call Laura at 859-266-2766. Thanks. ]]> Commercial Posts, For Sale of Framing Shop Stuff and Art framing fashionista http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63058-Fletcher-2100-60-quot-400 http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63055-Corner-Sample-Carousel&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:43:15 GMT I am posting this for one of my accounts. Please direct any questions to Jim. Corner sample (velco friendly) carousel that enables the framer... I am posting this for one of my accounts. Please direct any questions to Jim.


Corner sample (velco friendly) carousel that enables the framer to display 400 to 500 samples in a limited space. $150.00 firm. Local pickup preferred, Lincolnville, Maine. Thanks much! Jim

Contact Jim at 207-789-5212 or joreillymaine@gmail.com

]]> Commercial Posts, For Sale of Framing Shop Stuff and Art The Wavy Framer http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63055-Corner-Sample-Carousel http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63053-Wizard-W5000-cmc&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:22:33 GMT Hi, I'm looking for info on this older model Wizard W5000. Specifically are there major differences in operation between the W5000 and the 8000? One of the components is made by Magnavox. Any thoughts/comments? Thanks for your time =) ]]> freelance framer http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63053-Wizard-W5000-cmc http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63052-If-there-any-big-moulding-distributor-in-Mexico&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 07:42:19 GMT If there any big moulding distributor in Mexico? I need their name~ tks If there any big moulding distributor in Mexico?

I need their name~

tks ]]> The Grumble Ken Robinson http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63052-If-there-any-big-moulding-distributor-in-Mexico http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63051-Other-Framing-Distributors-in-Dallas&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:53:42 GMT Are there any other Framing/Moulding distributors in Dallas/Ft Worth besides CMI?? I found them and they are good, but pretty far drive from where I... Are there any other Framing/Moulding distributors in Dallas/Ft Worth besides CMI?? I found them and they are good, but pretty far drive from where I live, and Hobby Lobby way to expensive.

Thanks all!!!

James ]]> The Grumble beltboy http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63051-Other-Framing-Distributors-in-Dallas http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63050-Help-a-Novice-cut-glass&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:51:24 GMT I am new to framing and am trying to cut 40x60 sheets of glass using my Logan 60" mat cutter. The Logan glass cutter (scorer) works pretty well, and gives a good score. But I am just having trouble getting the glass to break away cleanly!!!! What is the trick(s)?? Would glasas running pliers work? Please help, and don't be mean with comments please! The frames I have made are pretty long, with a few at 38" and one at 48". both about 12" wide.
Thanks all in advance.

James ]]> The Grumble beltboy http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63050-Help-a-Novice-cut-glass http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63047-Wizard-blade-deal-buy-2-boxes-get-one-free&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:08:08 GMT I saw this on Facebook and thought I would share. Scroll down the link to the offer. http://www.wizardint.com/wizardeals.cfm# I saw this on Facebook and thought I would share.

Scroll down the link to the offer.

http://www.wizardint.com/wizardeals.cfm# ]]> Commercial Posts, For Sale of Framing Shop Stuff and Art Rob Markoff http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63047-Wizard-blade-deal-buy-2-boxes-get-one-free http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63046-Shipping-A-New-One-On-Me&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:57:41 GMT After 30 something years in this business, I actually got a surprising call from a supplier about the length moulding he shipped out to me last week.... After 30 something years in this business, I actually got a surprising call from a supplier about the length moulding he shipped out to me last week.
It was returned to him, with a minor crushing at one end. He wanted to know why I had refused it, the damage looked minor to him.

Seems UPS brought it by Monday, when I was here, alone, all day. Their online tracking states, "the receiver refused to accept the package." No UPS guy (or gal) came through my doors all day. No brown. Just me. All day. Nothing like it.

How the heck did I refuse to accept something I didn't even know about?

And you could all predict that I was LOOKING for this package so I could get it done in advance of the weekend deadline.

Luckily this supplier had a keen sense of my befuddlement and frustration and offered to chop my frames and send them 2nd day air so I'd have them in time.

Sheesh.

Edie the whatsthisworldcomingto goddess ]]> The Grumble Framing Goddess http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63046-Shipping-A-New-One-On-Me http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63045-Mounting-a-Medallion&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:51:50 GMT Ok, I've looked and I don't really see anything that applies to this one. I have a 2" brass medallion with the limited edition info for the Own Gromme print it goes with that I need to sink mount into the mats. I have the openings cut (3 little 2" circles) and it fits pretty tight but I'm concerned it will fall out.

Any way to hold it better? Maybe a piece of Mylar between the top and middle mats? :shrug: Or any other suggestions? :help: ]]> The Grumble AnneL http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63045-Mounting-a-Medallion http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63044-Cut-Movie-reel&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:31:24 GMT They are tiny, about 3/4" high by 1" wide. I want to cut the mat bigger then the actual cut reel to allow a little light play. So I was thinking of mounting in a mylar type float... and that's where I get stuck. Anyone have an experience in this?? ]]> The Grumble EMcBride http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63044-Cut-Movie-reel http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63043-Dust-Cover-Attachment&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:01:24 GMT Greetings Grumblers,

I do framing for a retail company, and I'm looking for a better method of dust cover attachment. I've been using rubber cement (gross) to match what the company's vendor had been using, and I've just tried out ATG tape and am not thrilled with the results. I did a forum search, and it looks like something called Franks Fabric Glue is popular . . . Is this a white glue?

I come from the world of bookbinding and paper conservation, so I'm in vaguely but not terribly familiar waters.

Thanks! ]]> The Grumble alikat http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63043-Dust-Cover-Attachment http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63042-Marketing-Blog-site&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:20:02 GMT I have been following Rick Segal's blog site for a while and saw this intriguing marketing "series" beginning...on the numerous and various styles of marketing opportunities available today...along with explanations of each style and how to incorporate them effectively

http://www.ricksegel.com/blog/bid/75...ce=Blog_Email_[How%20Many%20Ways%20Can%20We]

sign up for his blog and "they will come to you!".
(Lots of targeted retail marketing suggestions to keep one on track and...some that aren't too!) ]]> Picture Framing Business Issues MnSue http://thegrumble.com/showthread.php?63042-Marketing-Blog-site