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Common Poster Subjects => Framing & Storage => Topic started by: wonka on August 04, 2014, 10:06:23 PM
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Planning on purchasing another flip frame from Robert over at Spotlight, but he just reminded me that while the frame size isn't an issue, the overlay size is, and in this case cannot exceed > 50" wide.
I am trying to get something on the wall that can display both US three sheets and Italian 2ps.
Does anyone know where I can find a UV-filtered overlay that is roughly 57x84"?
Any other ideas on how to close the posters off from a three and a six year old with a bucket of crayons?
Would like to purchase the frame from Robert, along with two sheets of overlay for the back, since the seam won't be a big deal behind the piece. Just need the front protection.
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OP2 and OP3 plexi both come in 72" x 96" sheets. That is what I used for my Fistful of Dollars 4F. It's of course costly (IIRC $250-350-ish), but at that size you don't have many options.
http://www.acrylite-shop.com/pdfs/acryliteŽ-uv-filtering-op2-(3111a).pdf
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Just curious Matt - other than very carefully - how did you transport the overlay for the 4F?
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ben, you might find a full sized sheet at
http://www.curbellplastics.com/locations/cincinnati.html
they may be too high a level (only manufacturer) but can probably recommend a local wholesaler or retailer who can help you and cut the sheet to your specs
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I found a place about 45min from me that would order, cut and deliver it. Then I ordered the frame unassembled via eBay and put it all together on my living room floor over the course of a day or two (glue drying etc...). Whole thing came to less than $500... which is pretty amazing for something that size. The only way to beat it is to use non-UV plexi (slightly less) or do a split PETG overlay (a lot less) like Sean did for his Some Like it Hot 6-banger.
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I found a place about 45min from me that would order, cut and deliver it. Then I ordered the frame unassembled via eBay and put it all together on my living room floor over the course of a day or two (glue drying etc...). Whole thing came to less than $500... which is pretty amazing for something that size. The only way to beat it is to use non-UV plexi (slightly less) or do a split PETG overlay (a lot less) like Sean did for his Some Like it Hot 6-banger.
Must have been in the pre-babies day ;D
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Thanks a bunch fellas...I will dig around in lieu of this info you have given me. Much appreciated.
BTW, does anyone have the link to Sean's sixer? Cannot seem to find it, and curious how the two overlays look with the seam.
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Must have been in the pre-babies day ;D
Very true!