I also have been using a backing made out of Poron, bought from the Boyd
Corporation. It is like neoprene but has a cellular memoery so it won't
flatten out.
Good luck.
SCHRAMMR@WLSVAX.WVNET.EDU wrote:
>
> I have purchased a number of print frames from Photographer's Formulary in
> sizes 8x10, 11x14 and 16x20. They are reasonably priced. The frames are good
> and solid and have well-made, hinged, split backs. However, I have one
> complaint. The back is held on by a series of spring clips so that to open
> the back of a 11x14 frame for example you must undo about 8 or 10 clips. They
> are a little hard on the fingers but they do they job, that is, until they
> break which for some of the frames I have used is often. You can put the clips
> back together with some effort and a screwdriver, but once they break they seem
> to come apart more often. I have some antique frames made of maple wood and
> brass that I bought at flea markets that still work very well but are 5 x 7
> and smaller. I wish I could find some like them in larger sizes.
>
> Bob Schramm
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