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Post by phugly on Aug 30, 2005 15:39:31 GMT 1
Does anyone know of an easy way to fit curved verts. I do quite a few of these and struggle every time.
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Post by glen on Aug 30, 2005 16:02:06 GMT 1
Hi, I lie the rail on windowsill and use a 5" face fix bracket to mark centre point of rail, then transfer position to ceiling (using same bracket) I do not fully tighten brackets this allows them to slide back and forward for any slight error in fix points, click centre one first then centralize head rail and click rest into place. Hope this makes sense  Works OK for me. If there is a easier way please all, let me know. See ya Glen |
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Post by phugly on Aug 30, 2005 16:31:24 GMT 1
Thanks Glen, I'll try that next time
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Post by Augustus on Aug 30, 2005 23:23:04 GMT 1
I do them in a similar way but always fit in the furthest bracket on the left first. It will then take the weight as you handle the other brackets as due to the nature of them it can keep bending down on both ends.
P.
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Post by mozartsghost on Sept 7, 2005 9:55:38 GMT 1
Having problems fitting an easi-stop blind in a velux window.
any suggestions?
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Post by Augustus on Sept 7, 2005 12:09:52 GMT 1
Hi mozart, can you let us know the nature of the problem ?
Is it the fitting or just the window your having trouble with.
First time or just problems with this one ?
Cheers
P
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Post by JoY on Oct 19, 2005 10:39:01 GMT 1
Shape 3 curved verticals Are the three sides of this shape straight or curved?  |
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Post by hereticus on Oct 19, 2005 11:48:11 GMT 1
The three sides are straight but the transition is a gentle curve rather than an abrupt angle.
Don't be worried by this - they are very neat and effective - in fact (to use a Cockney vernacular) they are the 'dog's b-----ks'.
Usually customers jump at the curved headrail option, despite the obviously higher cost, because they realise that it is something special and sets them apart from the neighbours - a curved vertical gets admired by visitors and becomes a talking point.
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Post by JoY on Oct 19, 2005 11:58:54 GMT 1
Hereticus... thanks That's what I had always thought...... but as I don't actually fit them, I hadn't really looked at them before they were fitted. A customer has phoned me to say that the three sides are curved on hers , and not straight..... I suppose I will now have to call out there with a ruler to prove they are straight.  Re the SAM . That was just a single item on my bill. Just says "22/9/05 INTERNET 2895 £2.826" Two other similar items too! Total usage was 10419KB for month. I will ring Vodafone and try to find out what its for. |
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Post by Augustus on Oct 19, 2005 12:58:35 GMT 1
if you access the net via SAM it can be quite expensive.
There are ways to 'dial up' to your home service but I'm not sure how to do it.
P.
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Post by phugly on Oct 19, 2005 15:56:00 GMT 1
I agree with Hereticus, a lot of customers can see the benefits of a curved vertical in a bay rather than seperate blinds, and they're all well pleased with the blinds once they are fitted
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Post by JoY on Oct 19, 2005 16:14:37 GMT 1
....... just another barmy customer!!!!! The rail was fitted a few days ago, and she phoned to say the whole thing was curved, and not 3 straight edges with curves in the corner! I rang her back to say we would come out and have a look and possibly take a photo to show the production team.... and surprise surprise....on having another look, she decided that the sides WERE straight. ___________________________________________ Had one call today (out of 5 slots). It was for a customer who wanted blinds for his house "down south"!! About 200 miles from us! He had a look in the sample books anyway.....(just to waste a bit more of my time) even though I said he would need to have a local advisor out. |
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Post by phugly on Oct 19, 2005 20:16:35 GMT 1
I can beat that Joy, fitted blinds for a customer who was so pleased that she asked if I could supply blinds for her house in Cyprus. She phoned her son, got the measurements and she took them on her next visit. Phoned me on her return to say they fitted perfectly
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Post by Blind Scout on Nov 27, 2005 15:59:19 GMT 1
Had one call today (out of 5 slots). It was for a customer who wanted blinds for his house "down south"!! About 200 miles from us! He had a look in the sample books anyway.....(just to waste a bit more of my time) even though I said he would need to have a local advisor out. Don't knock it too much. I have had seen both ways of this effect. I prefer the customer remotely, chose the fabrics, one chose from web blinds and I had to order those samples as a customer, to compare with the Hillarys book. I measure the windows (usually a new house), and fax or e-mailed the quote, placed the order using cc details over the telephone. I have also had a customer choose fabrics here and wanting to get local agent to supply and fit. What a bugger of a job I had trying to get Hillarys to pass on a guaranteed sale to the local agent. However, unlike conservatory referals, the selling agents gets nought, the fitting agent gets all commission. This is one area I think Hillarys should review. I did it as she was a good customer to me, and buying a second home down south. |
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Post by plymouth on Jan 14, 2006 23:10:05 GMT 1
hi guys. anyone found the fabric on 3 for 99 (jasper) is not like the sample
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