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Dave Gurtcheff

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Aluminum Frame Supplier
« on: March 03, 2014, 02:20:56 pm »

Hi all: I used an aluminum frame supplier in Philadelphia, PA named "Framefit". I knew the founder, and when he passed away, his son took over the business. I used them for probably 25 years. Because they were a Phila company, and we are on the NJ coast, I got next day UPS ground delivery. I got very personal service: I would phone in an order Monday morning, and Tuesday afternoon, the frames were on my doorstep. I was very spoiled. The owner recently retired, and the business no longer exists. Not only did I get great service, their prices were very competitive, and with an order over $100 I got free shipping. The prices they offered were (approximately): 20"x24" "Crestline" profile=$15, 24"x30 "Dome" profile = $22, and 30"x36" "Dome" profile = $26, including corner hardware, springs, and hangers. I am looking for a reliable, reasonable frame supplier, preferably on the northeast or near Midwest within one to two days UPS Ground delivery. Can you folks recommend someone you have been happy with? I need an opening to accommodate 3/16" fome core backing, mat board overlay, and glass or plexiglass.
Thanks in advance
Dave in NJ
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Re: Aluminum Frame Supplier
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2014, 05:47:59 pm »

Omega Moulding
Decor Moulding
American Frame
All northeast companies.
Oh. NY. And NJ.
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Re: Aluminum Frame Supplier
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2014, 06:00:03 pm »

Framingsupplies.com has a page with dimensioned profile drawings.  A lot of manufacturers use the same Nielsen profile identification numbers.  There are too many suppliers to name, including Hobby Lobby for kinda wimpy versions where they saved a lot on the total aluminum used.

http://www.framingsupplies-shop.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_2

For best quality, service, and selection, the choice for me was Designer Moulding up to the point when I stopped buying sectional several years ago.  Can't remember ever getting bad or incorrect cuts from them, or even bad packaging.

http://www.designermoulding.com/shop/dept_details.asp?lngDepartmentID=1027
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Re: Aluminum Frame Supplier
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2014, 10:31:37 pm »

Thanks Dan & Bill. I will check these suggestions.
Dave
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Re: Aluminum Frame Supplier
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2014, 11:40:00 am »

A friend who buys at a hundred frames or > at a time said to try Valley Moulding in Hollywood, iirc. They are at 800-524-1413

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Re: Aluminum Frame Supplier
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2014, 01:34:00 pm »

A friend who buys at a hundred frames or > at a time said to try Valley Moulding in Hollywood, iirc. They are at 800-524-1413
Thank you Justin.
Dave
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Re: Aluminum Frame Supplier
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2014, 05:34:13 pm »

Also, check out DonMar. They have a division in Moorestown, NJ.

You can get all of your framing supplies there and they do deliver but I don't know what their schedule is down there.

Call them.. good people. I've been with them for over 20 years.
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Re: Aluminum Frame Supplier
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2014, 05:51:43 pm »

This is not in your area but Dentons in Oklahoma City have always been a good supplier with very good prices. They might be worth checking out. Here's their web address: http://www.dentonsframe.com/
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Re: Aluminum Frame Supplier
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2014, 05:46:15 pm »

Do you have any names of similar companies that will sell the pre-cut frame lenghts in the Los Angeles area?
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Re: Aluminum Frame Supplier
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2014, 03:22:04 pm »

I second Don Mar Creations.  Free delivery on orders over $100.

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