joe
CGF II, Certified Grumble Framer Level 2
Today was the worst day ever in my young framing career for cutting a mat. This 32 1/2 x 34 1/4 had five openings over 8x13 each. I was using SRM83297; the edges were not straight, the corners weren't so hot either (overcuts). I have started having these problems more and more on large mats.
This mat was for a student show at the university and the student absolutly put his nose almost directly on the glass to look for the imperfections and boy I'd say he found some! When I was trying to cut this monster it was like pulling a boat anchor through the muck. At one point I had both hands on the cutting head pulling (its a good thing there wasn't a drowning man on the other end, he wouldn't of made it!)
I cleaned my C&H used a #1500 double bevel blade. The kid was looking for perfection and I really didn't come close. He suggested I might look into a CMC. I think I am going to Philly to get help soon! I just don't have a clue as to why the small test mats I cut were very good and his went to **** in a hand basket.
This mat was for a student show at the university and the student absolutly put his nose almost directly on the glass to look for the imperfections and boy I'd say he found some! When I was trying to cut this monster it was like pulling a boat anchor through the muck. At one point I had both hands on the cutting head pulling (its a good thing there wasn't a drowning man on the other end, he wouldn't of made it!)
I cleaned my C&H used a #1500 double bevel blade. The kid was looking for perfection and I really didn't come close. He suggested I might look into a CMC. I think I am going to Philly to get help soon! I just don't have a clue as to why the small test mats I cut were very good and his went to **** in a hand basket.