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Old 23-11-2012, 18:42   #1
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Picture Framer.

Ok, whose good at Picture Framing these days ?

Fell off my wall last night (sob). Nothing mysterious ... string had rotted, had been up there for 18 years.

It's funny how they appear to fall in slow motion... lol.

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Old 23-11-2012, 19:14   #2
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Re: Picture Framer.

The frame looks intact and it seems only the glass needs replacement.

Oswaldtwistle glass (opposite Civic Hall) once did something similar for me.
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Old 23-11-2012, 20:08   #3
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Re: Picture Framer.

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The frame looks intact and it seems only the glass needs replacement.

Oswaldtwistle glass (opposite Civic Hall) once did something similar for me.
Thanks ... will give that a try.
Yes, frame ok, but wouldn't like to do this job myself.
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Old 23-11-2012, 20:23   #4
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Re: Picture Framer.

we always use the guy up Warner St, Kate =Clive Adams have used him fer donkeys years.
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Old 23-11-2012, 20:54   #5
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we always use the guy up Warner St, Kate =Clive Adams have used him fer donkeys years.
Trevor Adams. Warner St Acc. Known him for near 40 years.

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Old 23-11-2012, 23:36   #6
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Trevor Adams. Warner St Acc.. Known him for near 40 years.
correct was only talking to him tother day as well,
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Old 24-11-2012, 10:14   #7
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Re: Picture Framer.

There's a shop on Bank Street in Accrington but I'm not sure if it's still open, seem to remember something on the Observer recently about the man who owns it coming up to retirement?
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Old 24-11-2012, 12:58   #8
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There's a shop on Bank Street in Accrington but I'm not sure if it's still open, seem to remember something on the Observer recently about the man who owns it coming up to retirement?
The shop on Bank St closed at the beginning of November, lack of customers, it was his father who did the picture framing side of the business, the father started working from home about 3 years ago. No way to contact either of them now.
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Old 24-11-2012, 14:11   #9
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Re: Picture Framer.

The shop on Bank Street framed a picture for us, but it was about two years since
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Old 24-11-2012, 14:19   #10
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Re: Picture Framer.

Thing is, say with Trevor Adams, would he not try to sell me a new frame ?

It's not worth a fortune, but was quite an expensive print and it does need doing by someone qualified ... that's why I don't just want to visit The Range or anything.
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Old 24-11-2012, 14:48   #11
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Re: Picture Framer.

Reglazing will involve dismantling the frame at two opposite corners, placing a sheet of glass and reassembling the frame. Frames are held together with small tacks.

It is not an impossible task for a lay person to achieve. The skill is getting the correct size of glass.

When I used Oswaldtwistle Glass to replace a mirror, I watched as they did it. The mirror had been accidentally knocked off the wall by men delivering a new washer, and the replacement cost was paid by insurers of the firm who supplied the washer - so it was logical for me to let them do it for me.

It is a sort of DIY job that I would otherwise have tackled myself. I don't recall how much it cost, but I know I got a better quality of glass/mirror as a replacement. No doubt mirrors are more expensive than plain glass anyway so even if I had remembered the cost, it wouldn't be a guideline to the cost of the job you need doing.

If you take the job to a picture framer, you will have to wait whilst he orders the glass from a glass merchant. It seems reasonable to cut out a 'middleman' to reduce cost.
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Old 24-11-2012, 15:01   #12
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Those are my thoughts, Margaret.

Not too bothered about the cost ... just like the picture. It goes with the decor (I am such a peasant).
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Old 24-11-2012, 15:09   #13
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[quote=MargaretR;1029248]Reglazing will involve dismantling the frame at two opposite corners, placing a sheet of glass and reassembling the frame. Frames are held together with small tacks.

It is not an impossible task for a lay person to achieve. The skill is getting the correct size of glass.
Sorry Margaret but the frame does not need dismantling, the contents of the frame are held in place by pins at the back, some times covered by brown paper tape.
Trevor Adams can usually supply the glass from stock.
Katex if you don't want a new frame say so.
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Old 24-11-2012, 15:28   #14
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Reglazing will involve dismantling the frame at two opposite corners, placing a sheet of glass and reassembling the frame. Frames are held together with small tacks.

It is not an impossible task for a lay person to achieve. The skill is getting the correct size of glass.
Sorry Margaret but the frame does not need dismantling, the contents of the frame are held in place by pins at the back, some times covered by brown paper tape.
Trevor Adams can usually supply the glass from stock.
Katex if you don't want a new frame say so.
That may well be the case for a picture - my mirror didn't have a 'back'.
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Old 24-11-2012, 15:31   #15
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Katex if you don't want a new frame say so.
Was just looking for ideas ...

And have got them thanks.

It is a good frame with a heavy backing. It's just if you don't get the print exactly right, it will start to sorta' bubble up.

By the way, never sure where to put broken glass these days ? Before the blue box, had to wrap in packing (to avoid injuries to the collectors). Can I now put straight in the box now ? Can't see anything on HBC website.
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