I have a chance to buy a used GRACE QUILTING FRAME. What should I know about this frame? What is a good price? I've been told the rails are warped. I'm thinking my DH who is an awesome handy-man may be able to fix it. I would love any input.
grann of 6
04-29-2011 12:34 PM
Originally Posted by Cindy Shaw
I have a chance to buy a used GRACE QUILTING FRAME. What should I know about this frame? What is a good price? I've been told the rails are warped. I'm thinking my DH who is an awesome handy-man may be able to fix it. I would love any input.
I just got a Grace quilting frame with my new long arm. It arrived with all the screws missing, from the factory. My frame is all metal, mostly aluminum, so I don't know how it would warp. It took me 6 hours to assemble it and their instructions are not the best, but all in all I am happy with it. Good Luck!!!!! Oh, I think I paid $1450 for it, but don't remember exactly. Mine is the 120".
fabric_fancy
04-29-2011 12:35 PM
which model is it?
is it wooden or metal? this matters about the warped rails and your DH's ability to fix it.
mary j
04-29-2011 12:41 PM
Shop around before you buy. Sometimes you get a better deal on a package - frame and machine together.
Hosta
04-29-2011 01:54 PM
I bought a Grace frame a few years ago used it twice now I am going to sell it as it is so big I don't have room for it anymore. I never heard of the rails warping.
tammy cosper
04-29-2011 05:56 PM
Originally Posted by Hosta
I bought a Grace frame a few years ago used it twice now I am going to sell it as it is so big I don't have room for it anymore. I never heard of the rails warping.
Sounds like they may have kept this in a damp area. I know people who have their quilting machines in their garage. I don't know how it would be fixable if the rails are warped. I have the 120 grace frame. And my rails are not warped. I keep it in the sewing room in the house. And the machine just glides. I would be worried about warped ones.