On 03 Oct 2008 14:17:45 GMT, Johnny wrote:

>> They buy long lengths of ready made frame from the factory then cut
>> them down to size.
> 
> Yes. But one could make it with some raw wood stock and a few simple 
> tools. 

Yeah but you'd be stuck with palin wood finish none of the fancy coloured 
ones or carved shapes.

> Like a router 

In a table for doing stripy bits like frame mouldings

> and these things.
> 
> http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51854&cat=1,43293

I have tool lust for that hammer... I have some small old hammers I wonder 
if something with similar functionality could be made by attacking one 
with a grinder?

> We just go to local businesses even if they are more expensive.

We've just take delivery of a set of bookshelves and cupboard units (9' 
long, 7'6" high) in solid ash made by a local carpenter. Framing for 
SWMBO'd needle work stuff is done by a shop in Brampton.

-- 
Cheers
Dave.

> Yeah but you'd be stuck with palin wood finish none of the fancy
> coloured ones or carved shapes.

Love that typo! Sarah Plain comes immediately to mind.
 
> In a table for doing stripy bits like frame mouldings

Exactly. I bought the mounting kit for making your own table from Lee 
Valley years ago. I just set it up temporarily in one of my B&B Workmates.
 
> I have tool lust for that hammer... I have some small old hammers I
> wonder if something with similar functionality could be made by
> attacking one with a grinder?

If you have one to spare. Note the angle of the handle before you start 
grinding.
 
> We've just take delivery of a set of bookshelves and cupboard units
> (9' long, 7'6" high) in solid ash made by a local carpenter. Framing
> for SWMBO'd needle work stuff is done by a shop in Brampton.

That's the way to get what you want and support local trades.

Johnny-impressed

"Dave Liquorice"  wrote in message 
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> On 03 Oct 2008 14:17:45 GMT, Johnny wrote:
>
>>> They buy long lengths of ready made frame from the factory then cut
>>> them down to size.
>>
>> Yes. But one could make it with some raw wood stock and a few simple
>> tools.
>
> Yeah but you'd be stuck with palin wood finish none of the fancy coloured
> ones or carved shapes.
>
>> Like a router
>
> In a table for doing stripy bits like frame mouldings
>
>> and these things.
>>
>> http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51854&cat=1,43293
>
> I have tool lust for that hammer... I have some small old hammers I wonder
> if something with similar functionality could be made by attacking one
> with a grinder?
>
>> We just go to local businesses even if they are more expensive.
>
> We've just take delivery of a set of bookshelves and cupboard units (9'
> long, 7'6" high) in solid ash made by a local carpenter. Framing for
> SWMBO'd needle work stuff is done by a shop in Brampton.
>
> -- 
> Cheers
> Dave.
>
Brampton, Carlisle? Huh! Awww, SWMBO Can we have a picture of your needle 
work?

Edith wants-a-look.

On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:17:55 퍭, The Traveller wrote:

>> Framing for SWMBO'd needle work stuff is done by a shop in Brampton.
>
> Brampton, Carlisle? Huh! Awww, 

Near Carlisle, yes.

> SWMBO Can we have a picture of your needle work?

Take a peek at http://www.howhill.com/projects not been updated for a 
while but gives an idea. Occasionally has things for sale via eBay 
(highfellsdrifter) and has been known to take commissions. Not this is all 
real hand knit or sewn no machines so jumpers take at least three monthsand don't come cheap socks are £20/pair ish but don't take anything like 
as long.

-- 
Cheers
Dave.

On 05 Oct 2008 15:56:04 GMT, Johnny wrote:

>> I have tool lust for that hammer... I have some small old hammers I
>> wonder if something with similar functionality could be made by
>> attacking one with a grinder?
> 
> If you have one to spare. Note the angle of the handle before you start 
> grinding.

I hadn't noticed but now you mention it it is obvious that the line for 
the slidy bit against the glass/backing needs to be at 30 odd degrees to 
the line of the handle.

-- 
Cheers
Dave.

"Dave Liquorice"  wrote in message 
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> On 05 Oct 2008 15:56:04 GMT, Johnny wrote:
>
>>> I have tool lust for that hammer... I have some small old hammers I
>>> wonder if something with similar functionality could be made by
>>> attacking one with a grinder?
>>
>> If you have one to spare. Note the angle of the handle before you start
>> grinding.
>
> I hadn't noticed but now you mention it it is obvious that the line for
> the slidy bit against the glass/backing needs to be at 30 odd degrees to
> the line of the handle.
>
> -- 
> Cheers
> Dave.
>
I thought tey used "stifter" guns.

Edith.

"Dave Liquorice"  wrote in message 
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On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:17:55 +0200, The Traveller wrote:

>> Framing for SWMBO'd needle work stuff is done by a shop in Brampton.
>
> Brampton, Carlisle? Huh! Awww,

Near Carlisle, yes.

> SWMBO Can we have a picture of your needle work?

Take a peek at http://www.howhill.com/projects not been updated for a
while but gives an idea. Occasionally has things for sale via eBay
(highfellsdrifter) and has been known to take commissions. Not this is all
real hand knit or sewn no machines so jumpers take at least three months
and don't come cheap socks are £20/pair ish but don't take anything like
as long.

-- 
Cheers
Dave.

Wow. Nice stuff.

Edith.

>> If you have one to spare. Note the angle of the handle before you start 
>> grinding.
> 
> I hadn't noticed but now you mention it it is obvious that the line for 
> the slidy bit against the glass/backing needs to be at 30 odd degrees to 
> the line of the handle.

That was my point.

Johnny-if-your-going-to-do-it-do-it-right