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On Nov 19, 7:38*am, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
On 11/19/08 6:11 AM, in article , "lucretia borgia" wrote: On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:34:12 -0800 (PST), opined: Okay, framing isn't something I know much about, but wish I did. What does the point gun do for you? Louisa It's a stapler; you put it flat on the backing in the frame and it will shoot glazier points (usually diamond shaped) into the frame, thus holding your work and the backing secure in the frame. When I do framing at home I use other methods, but if you have a point gun, the job is much easier, I figured I would never use it enough to justify buying it or giving it house room. Amen to the last part. I found out how to use one - would take one if given to me - wouldn't buy it. C I've always just used the little brad nails. How do the two differ? I'm sorry if I'm simply asking you to repeat yourself, but I really would like to know more about framing so that I can do it better myself. Louisa |
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On Nov 19, 7:11*am, lucretia borgia
wrote: On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:34:12 -0800 (PST), opined: Okay, framing isn't something I know much about, but wish I did. What does the point gun do for you? Louisa It's a stapler; you put it flat on the backing in the frame and it will shoot glazier points (usually diamond shaped) into the frame, thus holding your work and the backing secure in the frame. When I do framing at home I use other methods, but if you have a point gun, the job is much easier, I figured I would never use it enough to justify buying it or giving it house room. What other methods do you like to use, Sheena? Louisa |
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I have a lot of pre-made open backed frames (discontinued X-Appeals, Poppy
Kreations, Hog River, etc.). The point gun is good for fixing mounted needlework into these frames (once you are comfortable mounting your needlework, particularly the puffed pieces), particularly without glass (a whole different area of framing). If you have a series of needlework (monthly, seasonal, etc.) you'd like to move in and out of clocks, corkboards, or other framing -- the 00F11.50 Photo Frame Turns are nifty. wrote in message ... On Nov 18, 7:25 pm, "Debbie Rice" wrote: I also really like the picture hook springs so your framed pieces never shift, item 50K14.01. And for putting puffed pieces into pre-made frames like Poppy Kreations and Waxing Moon Designs -- check out the point gun item 86K87.05. A really decent price; ebay has some ridiculous auctions for the point guns. wrote in message ... I just received my Lee Valley Tools Christmas catalogue, and there's a neat little gadget for threading your needle automatically. You can see it on their website,www.leevalley.com, item # 45K27.05 . The picture is actually large enough to see the item clearly! Louisa Okay, framing isn't something I know much about, but wish I did. What does the point gun do for you? Louisa |
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On Nov 19, 5:12*pm, lucretia borgia
wrote: On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:33:44 -0800 (PST), opined: I've always just used the little brad nails. How do the two differ? I'm sorry if I'm simply asking you to repeat yourself, but I *really would like to know more about framing so that I can do it better myself. Louisa It's merely a stapler that you can press against the frame and it shoots the glazier point out horizontally (whereas a paper stapler would shoot it downwards) Once done, that point is in securely, you'll need pliers to take them out. *They are far more secure than brads and other methods. That said, I don't have one of those staplers and have managed, it just takes longer, sore fingers, punctured fingers etc. but it gets done lol * *Perhaps I would liken it to roofing with an air driven nailer as opposed to hammering in each nail. Good to know. Thanks for the info. Louisa |
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On Nov 19, 5:14*pm, lucretia borgia
wrote: On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:34:09 -0800 (PST), opined: On Nov 19, 7:11*am, lucretia borgia wrote: On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:34:12 -0800 (PST), opined: Okay, framing isn't something I know much about, but wish I did. What does the point gun do for you? Louisa It's a stapler; you put it flat on the backing in the frame and it will shoot glazier points (usually diamond shaped) into the frame, thus holding your work and the backing secure in the frame. When I do framing at home I use other methods, but if you have a point gun, the job is much easier, I figured I would never use it enough to justify buying it or giving it house room. What other methods do you like to use, Sheena? Louisa If there is enough frame left to work with, I will use a regular stapler then tap them a bit further in. * I have used panel pins (that's not what they are called here but they are the tiny, rather weak nails that hardly have a head). Desk stapler, or staple gun? I know we have a staple gun down in the workshop. Louisa |
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On Nov 20, 5:24*pm, "Debbie Rice" wrote:
I have a lot of pre-made open backed frames (discontinued X-Appeals, Poppy Kreations, Hog River, etc.). *The point gun is good for fixing mounted needlework into these frames (once you are comfortable mounting your needlework, particularly the puffed pieces), particularly without glass (a whole different area of framing). If you have a series of needlework (monthly, seasonal, etc.) you'd like to move in and out of clocks, corkboards, or other framing -- the 00F11.50 Photo Frame Turns are nifty. wrote in message ... On Nov 18, 7:25 pm, "Debbie Rice" wrote: I also really like the picture hook springs so your framed pieces never shift, item 50K14.01. And for putting puffed pieces into pre-made frames like Poppy Kreations and Waxing Moon Designs -- check out the point gun item 86K87.05. A really decent price; ebay has some ridiculous auctions for the point guns. wrote in message .... I just received my Lee Valley Tools Christmas catalogue, and there's a neat little gadget for threading your needle automatically. You can see it on their website,www.leevalley.com, item # 45K27.05 . The picture is actually large enough to see the item clearly! Louisa Okay, framing isn't something I know much about, but wish I did. What does the point gun do for you? Louisa Thanks! I always like to pick up new bits of information. Louisa |
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I've been able to pick up this kind of threader at JoAnn's and other
crafty sorts of places for $1 or less. That variety only has one space for a needle and only does thread for hand-sewing, but they generally work well, and are so cheap that when they go kablooey it's not much of a loss. I picked up a dozen for the quilt ladies at the church, and you would have thought I handed them a sack of gold. |
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On 11/19/08 4:29 PM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:
On 11/19/08 3:33 PM, in article , " wrote: On Nov 19, 7:38*am, Cheryl Isaak wrote: On 11/19/08 6:11 AM, in article , "lucretia borgia" wrote: On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:34:12 -0800 (PST), opined: Okay, framing isn't something I know much about, but wish I did. What does the point gun do for you? Louisa It's a stapler; you put it flat on the backing in the frame and it will shoot glazier points (usually diamond shaped) into the frame, thus holding your work and the backing secure in the frame. When I do framing at home I use other methods, but if you have a point gun, the job is much easier, I figured I would never use it enough to justify buying it or giving it house room. Amen to the last part. I found out how to use one - would take one if given to me - wouldn't buy it. C I've always just used the little brad nails. How do the two differ? I'm sorry if I'm simply asking you to repeat yourself, but I really would like to know more about framing so that I can do it better myself. Louisa Think of it as a stapler that shoots little flat pieces of metal into the frame parallel to the picture. Actually there's a tool for doing the same with little brads, instead of points. I personally like the brads better, as it's easier to pull them if you need to remove the piece. Called a frame fitting tool. Worthy if you do a lot of framing. This is from the online catalog for Yarn Tree (who used to sell only wholesale, but I guess now is selling directly). http://tinyurl.com/5ozg8x ellice |
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