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   John_D | May 11, 2006 09:58am | #1

   I have a lamination machine, that's what I'd do.  It can make a piece of paper sturdy enough to survive rain and mishandling, it'll protect your thin marquetry just fine.

   My goal is for my work to outlast me.  Expect my joinery to get simpler as time goes by.
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   tenderfootbob | May 11, 2006 04:56pm | #2

   Thanks John for the tip. I have not heard of a "lamination machine". Where does one get one and how much do they cost?

   Tenderfoot Bob

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   RickL | May 11, 2006 05:18pm | #3

   A lamination machine is typically sold at office supply places like Staples.  A plastic sleeve is applied to the object to be laminated and run through heated rollers. $60 and up for the machine but many places will do the laminating for you.

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   Ricks503 | May 11, 2006 06:50pm | #4

   Laminating machines can run all over the place in price with size that it will handle being one of the factors.  For something the size of a photo for example you can get it done by kinkos for a couple of bucks. 

   Here is a link to some laminating machines

   http://www.officedepot.com/textSearch.do?uniqueSearchFlag=true&Ntt=laminating+machine

    

   Remember that you will also need to buy the laminating plastic/pouchs as well.  So unless you plan to laminate a lot of things, it is massivly less expensive to just have it done.1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1

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   RickL | May 11, 2006 10:16pm | #6

   I think you should direct your answer to Bob. I'm well aware of the laminating process and costs of machines and materials and the various different processes that are available.  Basically you just repeated what I said more or less.

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   Ricks503 | May 11, 2006 10:45pm | #7

   Sorry, I did mean to direct it to Bob, and I was just elaborating a bit on your answer and supplying him with a link showing some of the machines and their prices.1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1

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   John_D | May 11, 2006 10:06pm | #5

   There are two kinds of lamination processes I know of that are applicable here.  One is heat lamination, and the other has adhesive to secure the materials.  I think heat laminations look better and I think they're more durable too.

   I bought a pretty good machine from a good manufacturer for $90 or so.  I only bought it because I was using it a lot (laminating set lists for my band).  I agree totally with both Ricks, if you're not going to continue to do a bunch of 'em, it's fast, cheap, easy and effective to get it done at Kinko's.

   Be aware that there are different thicknesses and qualities of laminating materials.  I'd suggest laminating a scrap of paper first, and making sure it feels strong and stable, and looks good and clear, before you entrust your delicate wood to 'em.My goal is for my work to outlast me.  Expect my joinery to get simpler as time goes by.