Ugh, this is exactly the kind I said would leave wood splinters all over the glass and wear out much quicker than every other kind. I can't believe Formulary chose this design.
OMG, the Bostick & Sullivan ones are like this too! Perhaps even a little worse because they use the metal springs that chew up the frame even faster. Can't believe this! Looks like some others have chosen this bad design as well. Have none of these people ever used an old worn out one and had to suffer with how frustrating they are when the frame is all chewed up? Once this kind of frame gets worn out, it's trash.
Let me add another to the list, from Stenopeika in Italy: https://www.stenopeika.com/prodotto/...t-print-frame/
This an example of doing the RIGHT THING with having the springs held under pieces that are separate from the wood frame (they look easy to replace as well). This is a frame that will have a long long life. He makes a version that includes a means to easily use registration pins. That's very clever and I haven't seen anyone else doing it. The overall quality looks very good, better than most in the same price range. (Doesn't include glass, though! Guess he thinks it's not safe to ship from Italy, or maybe trying to save on weight?)
This one you posted from Freestyle https://www.freestylephoto.biz/14171...14x17-Mahogany is also a good design with the springs held under metal washers. Everyone who does a wood frame should be using some version of this style. It's the only kind that lasts.
Weird that no one makes a metal frame anymore. The school I did my MFA at had a bunch of them, and they became my preference. They also had a bunch of worn out wood ones, which is why I express strong opinions about that style now. LOL
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