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06/14/2009 09:30:22 PM · #1
I was thinking about making some and I came across this joiner. Joiner Anybody know a good source for glass?
06/14/2009 09:59:25 PM · #2
You should be able to buy glass at any glass/window repair business. Even HomeDepot and Lowes sell glass.
06/14/2009 11:48:38 PM · #3
I used to make frames but it's been awhile. If you shop around the framing supply shops on the web you can get anti glare lexan pre cut to size pretty cheap if you buy it in bulk. I liked it better then glass.
06/15/2009 05:07:04 AM · #4
as said above most glass or window replacement stores will be able to cut glass for you. I made a triangle frame in highschool shop class to frame the flag that was draped over my dads casket during the military rights at his funeral, I took the frame down to the window glass store and 30 minutes later I had a piece cut to fit perfectly. They charged me a few dollars extra because of it being an odd shape I was told it was not the shape that cost extra but that because it was an odd shape with an uneven angle they had extra wasted material compared to a squared off cut. normally they could find a use for the leftover piece but in that case it would have to be recycled instead. cost will also depend on quality of class shatter or glare resistant will ofcourse cost a bit more.
06/15/2009 11:19:34 AM · #5
ABC Moulding (3) 343-0041, Smith Rd. I225 $ I70, Need a biz license...wholesale only.
They also have a discontinued bin with moulding for 0.25cents foot!!

Or...Colorado Moulding

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06/15/2009 11:34:11 AM · #6
I get my glass from the local hardware store, it's a TrueValue chain store. They offer both the regular glass and anti-glare for the poster size stuff that I do. I use all logan tools for cutting and assembling the frames and I usually go to a custom frame shop in the area that sells the framing to me at length rather cheaply. I just called around in the phone book until I found a place that would sell me the materials. I can honestly say that I really enjoy making the frames. I feel as if the entire project was mine and mine alone. I even own a large mat cutter and do that myself. You get a great sense of accomplishment from handing a client a finished project that was comleted totally by you. Good Luck!
06/15/2009 03:14:55 PM · #7
That is on my to do list on things to figure out.
06/15/2009 06:29:41 PM · #8
Framing is about 7/8 the cost of the photo I think. You can print a photo for cheap and then in order to really make it shine you need a $400 frame. So to me making frames makes lots of sense.
06/15/2009 07:29:02 PM · #9
The next time you are driving in the countryside and see an old barn that is falling down or has fallen down, stop and ask if you can have a board or two. The farmer will probably let you have a couple for nothing. If they are nice and weathered you can use them to make excellent frames.

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