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Message: [QUOTE="maitai11, post: 1063961, member: 24014"] [U][B]Introduction:[/B][/U] Hello fellow framers! I signed up on the Framer's Forum, only to find they're in the U.K. So, here I am and this is what I posted as my intro: Greetings from Northern Nevada, I look forward to meeting you all. I'm a firefighter/paramedic who just made his second year at the U.S. Navy's TOPGUN fighter pilot training facility in Fallon, NV. I believe I want to begin matting and framing at home; more on that later. Besides framing, I like to blow apart vintage American-made pocket watches, overhaul them, and bring them back to life - the greatest small machine of the 20th century. I also like to work on home, car, motorcycle and other projects that deal with mechanical things...I think I see a trend [IMG]https://theframersforum.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif[/IMG] Ty Wilson is my favorite artist. I have an inscribed print that he dedicated me - my fifth work of his - we've become friends over the years. I used to work at a frame shop on base in Hawaii, but they do not have such a facility here at Naval Air Station Fallon. The new print can be found here: [URL]https://tywilson.com/collections/romance-prints/products/untitled-romantic-art-6[/URL] Thank you so much! The people who share on these forums are worth their weight in GOLD. Kind regards, Maitai [U][B]First Post with Questions:[/B][/U] Again, here's what I initially posted on the other site. Thanks in advance ;) Hi Everyone! Second post here, please see my intro here: [URL]https://theframersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=16847[/URL]. I used to have a DIY facility to work at, but alas, no more. I'm ready (and, quite frankly, I need to start) framing stuff from home...who knows, but it will be a hobby for the time being. I'm looking to get started, and good hobbyist equipment is what I'm after...that's where your recommendations could really help [IMG]https://theframersforum.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif[/IMG] I've completed up through 18" x 24" prints and perhaps slightly larger mat/frame jobs (with the 3" or 4" additional mat, of course.) Ty Wilson is my favorite artist and also a good friend. My fifth print I get to frame by him will be Puppy Love, and you can view it here: [URL]https://tywilson.com/collections/romance-prints/products/untitled-romantic-art-6[/URL]. Each of his other prints have mostly been done in a six-layered black lacquer frame with suede top mat and a quarter-inch reveal red mylar...the guy who showed me the technique was amazing. I will upload a frame/mat/print or two when I get a chance. What I need help with is picking good, reasonable, (not junk) equipment that will get me started...I have money to spend where it's necessary and prudent. Here's a little more information about my particular situation: My Personal Resources - I have matted and framed enough to do it myself...with a few "tools" like mat calculators, etc. - I know these are online. It's been awhile, but I'll be going veryslowly... - I happen to have a little high-functioning autism, so I know **exactly** what I want when it comes to aesthetics...but I'm open to ideas, whether I use them, or not. However, when it comes to equipment, I'm all ears and will gladly accept any recommendation...thanks in advance [IMG]https://theframersforum.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif[/IMG] - Compound miter saw, and the ability to safely use it. - Drills/drivers - An air upholstery stapler that MIGHT BE ABLE to be used...with different staples...for smaller work. I could also buy a new air tool to get the job done...just not sure what... - An air compressor - The makings of framing/matting such as double-sided tape, blades, rulers (although the mat cutters have those, I'm aware,) etc. Whatever I don't have that's small, I can pick up in town or online. What I Think I Need - If possible, a sturdy FOLDABLE/storable work surface/table. I currently only have a 6' long table, but it's not the correct height. - A GOOD mat cutter - 90-degree miter clamp so I can join/glue/staple or hammer joint fasteners into the corners of frames...I think I would need one that clamps onto the side of whatever table I use...I actually have a workbench that might be OK for assembling frames. Additional Resources Available to Me - I met a nice lady inside an "everything" store - they do mailing, FEDEX/UPS, property management, and PICTURE FRAMING, too. I can either get my materials from them, in Reno, or online. One thing I MAY ask is to work out some sort of per-use fee for using their vacuum press...I think they just might be open to the idea. If they're not, t-hinging will most-likely be the way I mount, going forward. - Locally available frames (limited.) I'll buy by the foot and cut to my own standards - Locally available mats (limited.) I'll buy full sheets of acid-free mat board/foam board, etc. What's Not on the Table, So-To-Speak - For now, I'm just looking to get square/rectangular stuff done. No CNC machines or anything fancy like that YET. If I get bit by the bug, who knows? I've never done a shadow box, but I may at some point. Ladies and gentlemen, I believe that's enough to get started. But I must say up front that I am beyond thankful for whatever advice, request for more info, and/or help folks like you (who share on these forums) give to people like me - who are just getting started and in need of this kind of assistance. I look forward to communicating, and I'll try to dig up some photos of previous work I've done. Many, many thanks to you all, Maitai [/QUOTE]

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