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[Wanted] 8 Inches of Picture Rail
In turning our box room into a nursery, we have removed some fitted wardrobes and now I'm desperately trying to find 8 inches of picture rail in this profile and size:
The supplier this image came from sells it, but in minimum lengths of 13 metres!! I phoned them up and they don't sell offcuts
It's a long shot but I was wondering if anyone had anything similar knocking about in their shed stock anywhere? It's going to be painted over so finish or condition doesn't matter too much.
If by some miracle someone has a short length and could pop it in a jiffy bag, I'd happy cover the cost!!
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19th May 2017 1:20 pm
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This is similar, from a timber merchant in the South East
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So annoying I can't find anyone even slightly local to me
I've emailed them just in case they can help - thanks D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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could you find someone who could make a matching piece ?.
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I might have some I'll take a look tonight when I get home____
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19th May 2017 3:32 pm
James W
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Thanks
Ironically you live where the supplier at the top is based!!D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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Right sorry to say I've got several different types of pic rail bit nothing of this section or indeed size. Sorry ____
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19th May 2017 6:33 pm
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Does that profile have a proper name?!
If my local merchants does it I could send you a piece.
19th May 2017 9:01 pm
CarlW
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Does it matter if it hasn't got the groove along the top? I would guess the groove cannot be seen as the rail is likely to be above eye level.
If so you could start with a piece of 45x20 softwood and use a plane to achieve the same bottom/outer shape.Disco 4 Landmark
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19th May 2017 9:55 pm
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Are you in much of a hurry for it? I could probably produce something fairly close but not really going to have time in the workshop till after the BH.==================================
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19th May 2017 10:15 pm
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I may have some of this - I will check tomorrow and post pics so you can see if it's correct profile Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
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19th May 2017 10:18 pm
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Just how big is this room?
Option 1 : Go to a decent joiners shop (school or night school might also be a long shot) and ask them to copy. You will be able to evaluate the cost and bother of the piece against the 13m
Option 2 : Get a friend (construction professional) to blag a piece as a sample board from known supplier for a future project
Option 3 : Go to You Tube or a fibrous plaster manufacturer and ask them to show you how to make a mould then consider making yourself .....plaster or similar
Option 4 : Try local theatre ....scene maker, they are remarkable at copying
Option 5: Take off what is already there and start again with something similar
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19th May 2017 10:32 pm
James W
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Wow - thanks for all your offers of help and advice
Thanks for those who had a check in the depths of their garages! The supplier is WRP Timber Mouldings, I did ask for a sample but their samples are tiny.
The room is just a standard box room bedroom. I don't think it would be worth doing anything too complicated (i.e. it's not a main dining room or anything). I have to admit I'd not really considered trying to shape a short piece to fit. I'm going to find a short bit of planed timber and have a go. As CarlW said, you can't see the hanging groove from the bottom so if I can get the curve right it might work. I need to get it sorted and painted this weekend really as the carpet fitter is booked.
I can't find a 'standard' name for this profile (like they have Lambs Tongue and Ogee etc.). It's the original stuff from the 1930's! (mounted onto the lath and plaster!)
Cheers everyone D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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20th May 2017 9:14 am
James W
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D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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