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janetj1968

janetj1968

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There have been a few threads here about Flangers...
http://www.unitedmfrs.com/cart/detail.cfm?item=4736

I finally ordered mine.

For those who are more experienced in using these...what is your method of attaching them? The only way I've found to keep them from ripping or pulling the edges of the dust cover is to install but not trim the dust cover...cut a small slit where the flange lip goes under the frame...and then gently push down. After they're screwed in place, then I trim the paper.

Is there a better way?
 
I never spent that much time thinking about their installation, but I think the method you have come up with is about as good as any. Because otherwise the paper rips.

Kinda dumb when you think about it I suppose.

Anyone else have any different approach?
 
Yep, I install the cover,trim it.Then I look to see where I want the Flangers then mark where I want em...Then set them gently in place,so they make a dent in the paper.I cut small slits(at the dents,of course) where the overhang is so that the thing sits flush,then install the screws.Yeah,I know anal..that`s me. L.
 
I use them all the time, first I attach and trim paper as normal, then measure and mark where the flanger will go. Gently press as if you are going to puncture the paper for placement, but don't, all you need is enough pressure to make an impression in the paper. Taking a razor make small slits at the impressions, then press flanger in place, mark holes and drill pilot holes for screws.


LOL I guess like everyone else ;)
 
So explain this all to me if I've got it wrong.

First you seal the frame with paper.
Then you dent the paper where a hanging system is going to be.
Then you puncture the paper that made the seal, to accommodate said system.

If this is what you're doing, then this "flangers" is either:

  1. English; because they don't paper, they tape.
  2. Miss-labeled and should be properly name "flaggers" (still English themed) because your just jerking off by thinking you have the package sealed.
you might as well just leave the paper off, or do the old slit holes in it so the art can breath and the silverfish have better access. :icon11:

[IMHO of course] :kaffeetrinker_2:
 
Baer Charlton said:
So explain this all to me if I've got it wrong.

First you seal the frame with paper.
Then you dent the paper where a hanging system is going to be.
Then you puncture the paper that made the seal, to accommodate said system.

If this is what you're doing, then this "flangers" is either:

  1. English; because they don't paper, they tape.
  2. Miss-labeled and should be properly name "flaggers" (still English themed) because your just jerking off by thinking you have the package sealed.
you might as well just leave the paper off, or do the old slit holes in it so the art can breath and the silverfish have better access. :icon11:

[IMHO of course] :kaffeetrinker_2:
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Uh, no....I make little paper covers(of course I would)to cover the TINY slit needed. :p L.
 
I inherited a box of flangers. After tearing holes in backing papers I found the best use I personally could make of them was to suspend them on wires and hang my point guns off them. Always had the guns handy when I was using them :) Thanks for reminding me about them as since my move a year ago I have been spending too much time hunting down my point guns ;)


Oh, and the flangers taught me how to "heal" ton backing paper. tear a little square of the paper big enough to cover the small hole, coat the back with glue and viola! hole healed.
 
Second Baers comments.

Flangers are best when placed in the trash can.
 
PaulSF said:
I take those samples down from the wall and reposition them in the dumpster.

Problem solved.
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I did that a loooong time ago too. But have the Flangers in a dusty corner for those cases when a customer brings in something to be fixed (replace glass / new mats) in a very thin frame, that not even a screw eye (shudder) would feel at home either.
 
I wish someone would re-design these without the lip... like Baer says it sort of defeats the purpose.
 
Isn't that what gives them the leverage to not pull out? A couple of slits isn't going to wreck the piece, the customer will probably break the paper anyways. Try Might Mounts.
 
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