Searching For Underpinner & Double Miter Saw That Isn't Cassese

[Dylan U]

Hi all,

I just joined here and I have been tasked by my superiors to find an alternative company to order machinery from that is not Cassese because they are no longer in business. I mostly would like to know what companies are out there that I could get new and possibly used machinery.

As far as the underpinner goes, I would prefer a pneumatic machine rather than a full manual underpinner. I think my colleagues and I would like the frame to be joined behind the machine (frame facing away from you). Space is not necessarily an issue, but the max size that I'm allowed to frame is 40"x60"

For the double miter saw. Space again is not an issue. I have enjoyed the horizontal push saw from Cassese that is currently in my shop, but I am not opposed to a top-down double miter saw. The only material that I would be cutting on the miter saw would be wood frames as I don't have any metal or plastic material frames to offer my customers.

Thank You for any advice and opinions that you all have!

 

[wpfay]

There are a number of options, but for new and used AIM Equipment, a machinery broker, and rep for new machines, is a good place to start.

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AIM Equipment Company specializes in providing high-quality industrial equipment. Browse our inventory today for top-notch solutions.

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All machines sold by The Fletcher Group are available from Fletcher or distributors such as AIM.

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Fletcher Business Group (FBG) is comprised of major globally recognized brands providing quality products, equipment and consumables to the market segments of Custom and OEM Picture Framing, Sign & Digital Graphics, Hardware, Woodworking and Glass Float & Fabrication Industries Featured brands...

www.fletcher-terry.com

Tech Mark has the North America distributorship for Brevetti, machines, and sells and services Morso choppers.

Architectural Millwork/Cabinet Making Equipment | Tech Mark

www.tech-mark.com

Hoffmann Machines have saws, but are better known in this industry for their dovetail routers for joining frames.

Picture Framing Equipment - Page 1 - Hoffmann-USA.com

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Universal-Arquati also make framing machinery.

Machinery – Universal Arquati Moulding

universalarquati.com

That should keep you busy for a while.
Best of luck.

 

[Jim Miller]

I suggest you check with Picture Framing Magazine to see about reprints of articles about these machines.

For the saw, Brevetti offers a horizontal push/pull design such as you described. Fletcher/AMP, Omga, and Universal Arquati are other popular choices.
For the underpinner, Fletcher /AMP has both stationary and moveable driving mechanism designs, and several popular models with parts & support readily available. Pilm, Universal Arquati also make underpinners that might be suitable, depending on the design you desire.

 

[alacrity8]

How much of a hurry are you in?
If you have some time, I'd suggest you, or your boss attend a picture framing convention.
Potentially get a hands on demonstration.

WCAF is in Las Vegas in January
Frameworx is in Illinois in September. Not sure if has a Vendor side, or just classes and talks.
This is advice to myself as well as I have been to neither of these shows.

 

[David Waldmann]

Frameworx is in Illinois in September. Not sure if has a Vendor side, or just classes and talks.

Frameworx Expo is sponsored by Crescent Brands and they will be the only vendor there, unless things have changed from last year.

 

[Dylan U]

There are a number of options, but for new and used AIM Equipment, a machinery broker, and rep for new machines, is a good place to start.

Home

AIM Equipment Company specializes in providing high-quality industrial equipment. Browse our inventory today for top-notch solutions.

aimequipmentcompany.com

All machines sold by The Fletcher Group are available from Fletcher or distributors such as AIM.

Home :: Fletcher Business Group

Fletcher Business Group (FBG) is comprised of major globally recognized brands providing quality products, equipment and consumables to the market segments of Custom and OEM Picture Framing, Sign & Digital Graphics, Hardware, Woodworking and Glass Float & Fabrication Industries Featured brands...

www.fletcher-terry.com

Tech Mark has the North America distributorship for Brevetti, machines, and sells and services Morso choppers.

Architectural Millwork/Cabinet Making Equipment | Tech Mark

www.tech-mark.com

Hoffmann Machines have saws, but are better known in this industry for their dovetail routers for joining frames.

Picture Framing Equipment - Page 1 - Hoffmann-USA.com

hoffmann-usa.com

Universal-Arquati also make framing machinery.

Machinery – Universal Arquati Moulding

universalarquati.com

That should keep you busy for a while.
Best of luck.

Thank you! I will take a look at these links.

 

[Dylan U]

I suggest you check with Picture Framing Magazine to see about reprints of articles about these machines.

For the saw, Brevetti offers a horizontal push/pull design such as you described. Fletcher/AMP, Omga, and Universal Arquati are other popular choices.
For the underpinner, Fletcher /AMP has both stationary and moveable driving mechanism designs, and several popular models with parts & support readily available. Pilm, Universal Arquati also make underpinners that might be suitable, depending on the design you desire.

Thanks for the information. I haven't heard of some these brands and I'm excited to take a look at these companies.

 

[Dylan U]

How much of a hurry are you in?
If you have some time, I'd suggest you, or your boss attend a picture framing convention.
Potentially get a hands on demonstration.

WCAF is in Las Vegas in January
Frameworx is in Illinois in September. Not sure if has a Vendor side, or just classes and talks.
This is advice to myself as well as I have been to neither of these shows.

As far as I'm aware, time isn't an issue as of this moment as the machines in my shop are still in good condition. I was curious about the Las Vegas Convention. I recently just started looking into other vendors even though I've been framing for 6.5 years. Frame moulding companies I know, but machinery companies I don't know yet.