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I know this has nothing to with sublimation, but as the forum has a section of people that do various things apart for sublimation. i am thinking about a a mount board cutter machine and wondered if any else did and where they would recommend where to buy and what machine they would recommend. I only need the basic and not to expensive, can any help or advise. Many thanks

You could look at what lion picture framing supplies offer, they are about the cheapest (Link Below).

http://www.lionpic.co.uk/equipment-tool ... tters.aspx

Sometimes you may find the same models slightly cheaper on ebay.
There are basic hand cutters, which you can guide with a straight edge. I have used one succesfully and can get excellent results but needs to be held firm (Logan junior 2000).
Logan have a good rep. and basic fixed mount cutters (301-1) start at about £90-£100.
I now have the 450 Artist Elite which works well at £180 ish. It all depends on how many mounts you intend to cut.
Hope that is of some help!
John

I have just given up picture framing and had some excellent equipment including an £8,000 computerised mountcutter. Mountboard comes in large sheets around 800 x 1200 mm so you would need something to cut the large sheets down. After which you would require a mountcutter for creating the finished mounts. A double sided tape applicator to allow you to make double mounts, hanging tape, and backing board, as well as the assorted sundries that will get you out of trouble when you err. I obtain the mountboard from [url="http://www.arqadia.co.uk/default.aspx]arqadia[/url] in packs of 5 sheets. It is possible to obtain cut down sheets at a greater cost which would obviate the need for a board cutter.The top of the range cutters are made by Keencut but are very expensive , the excalibur board cutter comes in at around £1500 and the ultimat gold mountcutter at around £900. However the initial purchase soon repays itself as you don't waste time and materials. Logan and Fletcher produce reasonable cutters which will do the job adequately. Then there are the hand tool cutters which use a ruler as a guide for the hand tool. These are Ok but fiddly to use as they are liable to allow you to go off line, you'll probably find loads of these on fleabay. If you buy one of these get loads of bin bags for the rejects. I would pop over to [url="http://theframersforum.com/]theframersforum[/url] which is specifically for picture framers and like this forum is very helpful and has some useful items for sale. Also try peter at framers equipment in Northampton, he has loads of used equipment and is very helpful.
Trust me if you think sublimation is hard just try a few weeks of framing and you will soon lose your hair. Just like sublimation there are various options for equipment and you get exactly what you pay for. You may find your dabble into framing gets out of control and our wallet soon depletes. I ended up spending in the region of £20,000 on equipment and started making and gilding frames. If you have loads of spare time, consummate patience, an empty garage and a skip then you have little to worry about. If not then just go to a commercial framer and they will cut the mounts for you, no mess, no fuss, job done.

Thanks David, some handy links!

I was just about to say the same. I have a lots of reading to do and will take my time, I would like to words as well but that's another kettle of fish.

jennywren;71948 wrote: I would like to words as well

oops typo there somewhere.If you need any advice just let me know. I also work as a chef so if you need to know how to cook fish I can do that too!!

A good company to look into is DIY Framing. They have courses up and down the country and also sell lots of framing machinery and stock. Prics are good and support is excellent.
http://www.diyframing.com/