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custom mat cutting in new england

Posted by John Tunney on November 18, 2010 at 3:56pm

There's a guy in New hampshire or Vermont who does custom amt cutting. I found his name originally in a post here somewhere, but can't find it again. Does this ring a bell with anyone?

Thanks.

John

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Jacki Bilsborrow November 18, 2010 at 11:52pm

Have you ever thought about buying your own equipment and hiring someone to cut your mats? I used to cut mats for a photographic artist. It was fun. Once you teach someone how to cut the mats, they would only need to come in as needed. I used to cut mats and frame. Would you happen to have a helper in your work already that you could teach? It is quite easy once you know how to cut them. It ends up being a lot cheaper to cut your own mats.

Jacki B
- John Tunney > Jacki Bilsborrow November 19, 2010 at 7:22am
  
  I usually cut my own, but sometimes outsource. What I really need is foam core in a rush. The company had pre-cut backing board at very reasonable prices.
  
  Thanks.
  
  John
  
  PS -- I like your idea of training someone, though.
  - Larry Berman > John Tunney November 19, 2010 at 7:34am
    
    If you cut your own mats, why not purchase foam core by the case and size it yourself. Any of the framing supply companies that's local to NY can provide it.
    http://www.unitedmfrscatalog.com/home/index.htm
    http://www.mmdistributors.com/
    here's one in Mass.
    http://www.cclowell.com/
    
    Larry Berman
    Digital Jury Services
    http://BermanGraphics.com
    412-401-8100
- Larry Berman > Jacki Bilsborrow November 19, 2010 at 6:51am
  
  Jacki doesn't give herself enough credit. She used to cut mats for Norm Darwish, Connie's husband. But cutting your own mats is a commitment in time and space you may not have. In another similar thread I recommended either Dixie Matting or Frame Destination, two sponsors of this web site. I know both owners personally and have used Dixie Matting myself for over ten years.
  
  Larry Berman
  Digital Jury Services
  http://BermanGraphics.com
  412-401-8100
  - John Tunney > Larry Berman November 19, 2010 at 7:25am
    
    I've used Dixie Matting in the past and been pleased. However, I need some backing board in a rush and the company in New Hampshire provides pre-cut board at very reasonable prices. I live in Massachusetts so it's only one day shipping.
    
    Thanks.
    
    John

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