Scrappile Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Most the pictures I have cut are stacked in a box sitting on a deck. I have never gotten to the framing part of the process. Well I have made a few frames, nothing fancy, but it is not something I enjoy. The reason, I just don't know much about it. I'd like to get busy in this area. I have been looking at mat cutters because I'd like to put matting around some of the pieces. For my little operation I can't afford to buy a professional cutter, I'm curious if one of the little cutter does a decent job and what other tools does on need for this? amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 For $82 you can get the cutter and the rest of what you need at WalMart! Features include a 32-inch cutting capacity board, fixed guardrail, mat guide for border widths from 3/4 to 4-1/4" This Logan mat cutter works with standard thickness mat board only (4ply/1.4mm) This package contains one cutting board, mat guide, push-style bevel cutter, straight cut knife, instructional DVD and five blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Before we bought the custom frame shop, I used the little hand held cutter. It works, but not easy. Check with a custom frame shop. We have what we call fallouts. They may be willing to cut a mat few a few dollars. I do all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Most the pictures I have cut are stacked in a box sitting on a deck. I have never gotten to the framing part of the process. Well I have made a few frames, nothing fancy, but it is not something I enjoy. The reason, I just don't know much about it. I'd like to get busy in this area. I have been looking at mat cutters because I'd like to put matting around some of the pieces. For my little operation I can't afford to buy a professional cutter, I'm curious if one of the little cutter does a decent job and what other tools does on need for this? the things i've bought and never used ,I'm sure i have these too but where ,I have cutting boards with the big knife with a handle on but it doesnt cut good .I would say it will get you thru a few jobs ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 No Kevin, that type of cutting board will not do what Paul wants. He needs something that'll do interior cuts, as well as exterior cuts. The one you mentioned would do the exterior cuts to a certain size, but it won't do the interior cuts. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 That little hand held cutter looks like it would be hard to use. I also had trouble getting the corners of the frame to look good. I was lucky to be able to buy a used joiner from work when they went out of business. You can find some for a decent price on the web. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Rusty, I do not have a clue what that piece of equipment does that you have pictured. Can you explain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 What Rusty has is an under pinner for joining frames, not something for cutting mats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thank you. I keep learning even at my age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 I have one of these. Works great for inside and outside cuts. Tend to sell more matted pictures then unmated so this has been well worth it. I charge at least $5 extra for matted pictures. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Logan-Compact-Elite-Mat-Cutter/24412466 Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 BTW...This is where I get my mat board. It comes in 32" x 40" sheets. There is one of their retail stores in Raleigh, NC which is about 90 minutes from me. When I go I stock up. They do have other retail stores around the country.http://search.jerrysartarama.com/search?keywords=mat+board Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Jerry's is a good source. Don't buy the expensive acid free mat boards. There is acid in wood. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 BTW...This is where I get my mat board. It comes in 32" x 40" sheets. There is one of their retail stores in Raleigh, NC which is about 90 minutes from me. When I go I stock up. They do have other retail stores around the country. http://search.jerrysartarama.com/search?keywords=mat+board Jerry's is a good source. Don't buy the expensive acid free mat boards. There is acid in wood. Thanks guy, I really appreciate the info. I just spent about 20 minutes looking around Jerry's. Sooo much to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 My the tool in my picture is an underpinner. It drives v-nails in the corners of the frame to hold it all together. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 My the tool in my picture is an underpinner. It drives v-nails in the corners of the frame to hold it all together. V-nails are a great fastener for securing the miter joints on picture frames. They make a variety of tools for driving them. V-nails can be installed with something as simple as needle nose pliers and a hammer up to an installation tool costing hundreds of dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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