Clark Metal Frame Question

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Shayla

Shayla

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A customer brought in a frame needing to have glass
and one leg of it replaced. I think it's a Clark metal,
almost exactly like Nielsen's 11-01 silver profile, but
need to know that profile and number in Clark.

I took a Nielsen 11 sample and tightened it with the
end of one of his frame legs. It's basically the same,
but the profile's don't quite match on top.
 
One annoyance I have found with Nielsen's larger mouldings, like the N97 profile is that sticks from different batches will not match properly. I have now accumulated quite a few mismatched "shorts" which I occasionally try and use but it is a p.i.t.a. It wouldn't surprise me if Clarke aluminium has the same problem. It also wouldn't surprise me if the Clarke and Nielsen profiles you mention are manufactured in the same factory.

I have sometimes managed to overcome the mismatch by packing thin slips of razor blade under the corner joiners.
 
I also would be concerned that the finish won't match. I have seen anodized finishes vary. I think for the hassle and that profile is real cheap, just go ahead and replace the whole frame. Don;t wast time trying to save a few bucks for the customer that will give you more grief if it don't match profile and finish.
 
A photo of the markings on the back of the rail will help identify it. Somebody will know the stamping in the channel and tell you what you have.
 
Thanks, all, for your comments. I had also wondered if it's an OEM moulding.
Will try to take a pic of the channel back and post it.

As for the general practice of just replacing one leg, here's how I handle it.
I order in the leg, and if that works, great. If not, they pony up for the rest
of the frame to match. Being the employee of someone else, I'm not at
liberty to throw in the rest of the frame, but I do try to discuss all possible
options with the customer.

Well, most possible options. We didn't chat about dipping it in chocolate sauce
or using it to prop up tomato plants, but there's always tomorrow. :icon21:
 
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