education /training

[linda ward]

New to the business.My husband and I have a small woodworking business that has suddenly added framing and mat cutting. I purchased a small Terry-Fletcher cutter and was only doing for family and friends and now we are getting more business in this area. Iwould like to learn as much as possible about this art of cutting mats and mounting. Any suggestions ? Right now I am not able to attend any schools as we live in far Western Ky.and I do not Know of any training in this area.

[GUMBY, GCF]

Think of Framing like going through a stop sign once you have done it you don't get a chance to go back and un do it. Get the education first then start doing the framing. I come from a family of woodworkers and what they know about framing is about enough to get you in trouble. Even though they know alot about woodworking that is only one part of the whole package. Think of it like Math and Computer Science both have to do with numbers but just because you know math does not mean you know computer programing. First join PPFA. Ky has a good local chapter, second if you can not travel to get education buy some books www.columbapublishing.com (http://www.columbapublishing.com) they are a great source of books written by Framers. Next go to Atlanta Sept 2002 then start to offer framing. You will be glad you did.
I love these green guys :D tongue.gif :rolleyes: graemlins/smileyshot22.gif :D
Jim
OHIO

[jvandy57]

Linda,
Email me privately at jvandy57@bellsouth.net I am the Current President of KY/TN Chapter of PPFA and I'm in Crestwood,KY Right outside of Louisville. Maybe I can help you out here.

[Ron Eggers]

And spend some time right here, Linda. People like you who are honest about where they're coming from will get straight answers (and sometimes a variety of contradictory ones so you get to choose!)

Just stay away from the Warped Moulding forum. Once you get sucked into that Black Hole you can kiss your framing career good-bye.

When you're looking at books, the Vivian Kistler series and the Paul Fredricks books are a good place to start.

Ron

[Jim Miller]

Welcome, Linda!

Please set aside May 18, 19 & 20 to attend the Newmark USA 2002 Regional Conference & Trade Show in Louisville, and sign up for all the classes you can schedule. For details, call 512-458-7353, email louexpo@aol.com, or talk to Jerry...

Education is among the most important priorities for anyone new to the business -- and for the rest of us as well, for that matter. A few dollars and houirs in classes can save you countless hours and dollars in trial-and-error, incomplete learning.

Framing may seem like a simple extension of the woodworking trade, but it really is not. Indeed, traditional woodworking is but a small part of the retail framing business.

In framing we work with many dissimilar materials. We work with property that belongs to customers, and we're responsible for damage we might cause to it, immediately or over time. For example, chemical compatibilities are a big issue, as illustrated by the recent Grumble thread on foam center boards.

Knowing how to run a sewing machine doesn't make one a tailor, and knowing how to work with wood doesn't make one a framer.

See you in Louisville!