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Newbie and a question : Cutting mounts for blocks/sheets
Hello to all,
I'm new to this group (although I already asked a couple of questions). I'm collecting Germany after WWII to 1979 worldwide Michel-no.1959 (my year of birth) worldwide issued on Sept.11 (my birthday) "fancy stamps" like made from wood, metal foils, with scent etc. There are many more ideas (like X-mas stamps of those countries which I've been to), it's difficult to set limits :-) Since about 1 year the Michel catalogue is available online (subscription), it is searchable with keywords (title and stamp description). This helps a lot for collection-by-date and topical collections, but since it does not give all the details and answers necessary, I will post the corresponding questions here. In return, if someone has a question the answer to which can be found with a keyword search in the Michel online catalogue, don't hesitate. Now to my question about cutting mounts : For my topical collections I'm using blank album pages with stamp mounts. I need to cut mounts for big items like blocks, sheets etc., for the biggest I'm buying mounts of 297x210 mm size and cut them to the size needed. However, I tried a cutting machine like the one in the pic (see the link), which has a rotating circular knife, and it produces "corrugated" cuts, which is not nice in the album. What do you use for cutting mounts of this size ? Klaus http://www.lindner-falzlos.de/shop/images/801.gif |
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Klaus Rampelmann wrote: Hello to all, [snip] Now to my question about cutting mounts : For my topical collections I'm using blank album pages with stamp mounts. I need to cut mounts for big items like blocks, sheets etc., for the biggest I'm buying mounts of 297x210 mm size and cut them to the size needed. However, I tried a cutting machine like the one in the pic (see the link), which has a rotating circular knife, and it produces "corrugated" cuts, which is not nice in the album. What do you use for cutting mounts of this size ? I generally just use a pair of scissors, but then I don't have that many blocks that need mounts of that size and also I tend to use the clear-back mounts, so minor deviations don't stand out. -- = Eric Bustad, Norwegian bachelor programmer |
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I use a ruler and razor knife.
I cut on top of glass pane or cardboard. Be very careful to hold ruler firmly so it will not slip. I have used the standard paper cutter and it works well. (guillotine) Ralphael, the OLD master |
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"Klaus Rampelmann" wrote in message m... Hello to all, I'm new to this group (although I already asked a couple of questions). I'm collecting Germany after WWII to 1979 worldwide Michel-no.1959 (my year of birth) worldwide issued on Sept.11 (my birthday) "fancy stamps" like made from wood, metal foils, with scent etc. There are many more ideas (like X-mas stamps of those countries which I've been to), it's difficult to set limits :-) Since about 1 year the Michel catalogue is available online (subscription), it is searchable with keywords (title and stamp description). This helps a lot for collection-by-date and topical collections, but since it does not give all the details and answers necessary, I will post the corresponding questions here. In return, if someone has a question the answer to which can be found with a keyword search in the Michel online catalogue, don't hesitate. Now to my question about cutting mounts : For my topical collections I'm using blank album pages with stamp mounts. I need to cut mounts for big items like blocks, sheets etc., for the biggest I'm buying mounts of 297x210 mm size and cut them to the size needed. However, I tried a cutting machine like the one in the pic (see the link), which has a rotating circular knife, and it produces "corrugated" cuts, which is not nice in the album. What do you use for cutting mounts of this size ? Klaus http://www.lindner-falzlos.de/shop/images/801.gif Klaus For smaller width mounts, I find the that cutters sold by Prinz, for example, work well but for the large mounts such as the size you mention I also use an office-size guillotine. Do make sure though that when using the type that you illustrate you should push down firmly on the perspex sheet that holds the mount in place. I have never found that such a guillotine produces corrugated cuts so perhaps you are using a faulty technique - for example you must always slide the cutter across from right to left. I suggest you practise with cheap plastic sheets until you consistently produce straight cuts. Regards, Roger |
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Hi,
I have been using a Showgard guillotine cutter for years for smaller mounts without problems. Also, a long time ago, someone at Showgard recommended setting the mount width about 3mm wider than the stamp (measured from perf to perf). When a stamp is inserted into the mount and centered each side margin is approximately the size of a mount weld. For large mounts that do not fit the cutter I use a Hawid manual cutter "kit" which includes a glass ruler and cutting knife (I believe that this item has been discontinued). There is a line on the glass ruler that approximates a weld width so that the results are the same as setting the width 3mm wider than the stamp. Using the manual cutter does, however, require the stamp to be in the mount so being careful and methodical is critical. You just set the ruler line on the stamp edge and cut along the ruler edge. Another hint from Showgard in use of the guillotine cutter. The instructions show that the ruler extension is installed at the top of the cutter. For better handling install the extension at the bottom of the cutter (why they do not change the instructions is a mystery). Using the cutter this way just make sure you do not twist the guillotine knife when cutting. I never used one of the "rotary" cutters but I assume that twisting is not a problem. Do not cut a mount with the stamp in it because if you slip you lose a stamp. It sounds obvious but I have seen someone do this and lose a valuable stamp. Another tip, use a damp Q-tip to "wet" the mount glue. Don't lick as you may put too much water on the mount (besides tasting awful). The Q-tip works great. Do not use too much water as it may seep around the edges and into the mount itself. Also do not leave the stamp in the mount when wetting and attaching. Move the Q-tip from the center of the mount to a little before an edge or just put "dots" of water on the mount adhesive. I use both methods, "dots" for smaller mounts and swiping for larger mounts. If swiping across the entire mount width, water can seep into the mount and when a mint stamp is inserted it may leave "spots" on the stamp gum. If water does get into the mount tear a piece of paper and carefully insert the rough edges into the mount to soak up the water. Jerry B "Roger Smith" wrote in message ... "Klaus Rampelmann" wrote in message m... Hello to all, I'm new to this group (although I already asked a couple of questions). I'm collecting Germany after WWII to 1979 worldwide Michel-no.1959 (my year of birth) worldwide issued on Sept.11 (my birthday) "fancy stamps" like made from wood, metal foils, with scent etc. There are many more ideas (like X-mas stamps of those countries which I've been to), it's difficult to set limits :-) Since about 1 year the Michel catalogue is available online (subscription), it is searchable with keywords (title and stamp description). This helps a lot for collection-by-date and topical collections, but since it does not give all the details and answers necessary, I will post the corresponding questions here. In return, if someone has a question the answer to which can be found with a keyword search in the Michel online catalogue, don't hesitate. Now to my question about cutting mounts : For my topical collections I'm using blank album pages with stamp mounts. I need to cut mounts for big items like blocks, sheets etc., for the biggest I'm buying mounts of 297x210 mm size and cut them to the size needed. However, I tried a cutting machine like the one in the pic (see the link), which has a rotating circular knife, and it produces "corrugated" cuts, which is not nice in the album. What do you use for cutting mounts of this size ? Klaus http://www.lindner-falzlos.de/shop/images/801.gif Klaus For smaller width mounts, I find the that cutters sold by Prinz, for example, work well but for the large mounts such as the size you mention I also use an office-size guillotine. Do make sure though that when using the type that you illustrate you should push down firmly on the perspex sheet that holds the mount in place. I have never found that such a guillotine produces corrugated cuts so perhaps you are using a faulty technique - for example you must always slide the cutter across from right to left. I suggest you practise with cheap plastic sheets until you consistently produce straight cuts. Regards, Roger |
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Jerry, what is a Q-tip? I don't think we have anything called that in the
UK. Regards, Roger "JerryB" wrote in message om... Hi, I have been using a Showgard guillotine cutter for years for smaller mounts without problems. Also, a long time ago, someone at Showgard recommended setting the mount width about 3mm wider than the stamp (measured from perf to perf). When a stamp is inserted into the mount and centered each side margin is approximately the size of a mount weld. For large mounts that do not fit the cutter I use a Hawid manual cutter "kit" which includes a glass ruler and cutting knife (I believe that this item has been discontinued). There is a line on the glass ruler that approximates a weld width so that the results are the same as setting the width 3mm wider than the stamp. Using the manual cutter does, however, require the stamp to be in the mount so being careful and methodical is critical. You just set the ruler line on the stamp edge and cut along the ruler edge. Another hint from Showgard in use of the guillotine cutter. The instructions show that the ruler extension is installed at the top of the cutter. For better handling install the extension at the bottom of the cutter (why they do not change the instructions is a mystery). Using the cutter this way just make sure you do not twist the guillotine knife when cutting. I never used one of the "rotary" cutters but I assume that twisting is not a problem. Do not cut a mount with the stamp in it because if you slip you lose a stamp. It sounds obvious but I have seen someone do this and lose a valuable stamp. Another tip, use a damp Q-tip to "wet" the mount glue. Don't lick as you may put too much water on the mount (besides tasting awful). The Q-tip works great. Do not use too much water as it may seep around the edges and into the mount itself. Also do not leave the stamp in the mount when wetting and attaching. Move the Q-tip from the center of the mount to a little before an edge or just put "dots" of water on the mount adhesive. I use both methods, "dots" for smaller mounts and swiping for larger mounts. If swiping across the entire mount width, water can seep into the mount and when a mint stamp is inserted it may leave "spots" on the stamp gum. If water does get into the mount tear a piece of paper and carefully insert the rough edges into the mount to soak up the water. Jerry B "Roger Smith" wrote in message ... "Klaus Rampelmann" wrote in message m... Hello to all, I'm new to this group (although I already asked a couple of questions). I'm collecting Germany after WWII to 1979 worldwide Michel-no.1959 (my year of birth) worldwide issued on Sept.11 (my birthday) "fancy stamps" like made from wood, metal foils, with scent etc. There are many more ideas (like X-mas stamps of those countries which I've been to), it's difficult to set limits :-) Since about 1 year the Michel catalogue is available online (subscription), it is searchable with keywords (title and stamp description). This helps a lot for collection-by-date and topical collections, but since it does not give all the details and answers necessary, I will post the corresponding questions here. In return, if someone has a question the answer to which can be found with a keyword search in the Michel online catalogue, don't hesitate. Now to my question about cutting mounts : For my topical collections I'm using blank album pages with stamp mounts. I need to cut mounts for big items like blocks, sheets etc., for the biggest I'm buying mounts of 297x210 mm size and cut them to the size needed. However, I tried a cutting machine like the one in the pic (see the link), which has a rotating circular knife, and it produces "corrugated" cuts, which is not nice in the album. What do you use for cutting mounts of this size ? Klaus http://www.lindner-falzlos.de/shop/images/801.gif Klaus For smaller width mounts, I find the that cutters sold by Prinz, for example, work well but for the large mounts such as the size you mention I also use an office-size guillotine. Do make sure though that when using the type that you illustrate you should push down firmly on the perspex sheet that holds the mount in place. I have never found that such a guillotine produces corrugated cuts so perhaps you are using a faulty technique - for example you must always slide the cutter across from right to left. I suggest you practise with cheap plastic sheets until you consistently produce straight cuts. Regards, Roger |
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"Roger Smith" wrote in message ...
Jerry, what is a Q-tip? I don't think we have anything called that in the UK. Regards, Roger ============================= What does the "Q" in Q-tip stand for? http://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/13385/300.jpg According to the history section on the official Q-tips site, the "Q" stands for quality. But the familiar cotton-tipped swab wasn't always known by this quirky moniker. Q-Tips site: http://www.qtips.com/ In 1923, Leo Gerstenzang noticed that his wife had stuck a bit of cotton on a toothpick and was using it to clean their baby's ears. Thinking that this jerry-rigged swab might cause some damage to the kid, Leo designed a safer cotton swab. He started the Leo Gerstenzang Infant Novelty Company to sell his new creation, which he dubbed Baby Gays. In 1926, he changed the swab's name to Q-tip Baby Gays, and eventually the product name was shortened to just Q-tips. Over time, the brand name has come to stand for any cotton swab, another example of a propriety eponym like Kleenex or Xerox. While Chesebrough-Pond's, the manufacturer of Q-tips, says the "Q" is for quality, other sources with time to contemplate such conundrums have drawn their own conclusions. Some speculate that the name derives from the profile of the swab itself. I'm not so sure about that one. Blair (TC) |
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Blair, thanks.
"Cotton buds" in the UK. Regards, Roger "TC Blair" wrote in message om... "Roger Smith" wrote in message ... Jerry, what is a Q-tip? I don't think we have anything called that in the UK. Regards, Roger ============================= What does the "Q" in Q-tip stand for? http://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/13385/300.jpg According to the history section on the official Q-tips site, the "Q" stands for quality. But the familiar cotton-tipped swab wasn't always known by this quirky moniker. Q-Tips site: http://www.qtips.com/ In 1923, Leo Gerstenzang noticed that his wife had stuck a bit of cotton on a toothpick and was using it to clean their baby's ears. Thinking that this jerry-rigged swab might cause some damage to the kid, Leo designed a safer cotton swab. He started the Leo Gerstenzang Infant Novelty Company to sell his new creation, which he dubbed Baby Gays. In 1926, he changed the swab's name to Q-tip Baby Gays, and eventually the product name was shortened to just Q-tips. Over time, the brand name has come to stand for any cotton swab, another example of a propriety eponym like Kleenex or Xerox. While Chesebrough-Pond's, the manufacturer of Q-tips, says the "Q" is for quality, other sources with time to contemplate such conundrums have drawn their own conclusions. Some speculate that the name derives from the profile of the swab itself. I'm not so sure about that one. Blair (TC) |
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Hi Roger,
I would have thought that Q-tip would be generic around the world. In the UK, and other countries, it may be known as a swab. I have never been asked to describe one before but here goes. It is a wood, plastic or cardbard post with a ball of cotton at each end. I found a link (in Spanish) that shows a picture of them: http://demo.4homepages.de/details.ph...d=10&l=spanish You dip the cotton end in water and sort of "wring" it out so that it is just damp. That way you do not take the chance of water migrating into the mount. I work with a towel to dry my hands after "wringing" the end. In the U.S. you generally find them with the post made of cardboard or plastic. I do not like those as they are too flexible. Now and again one finds them with a wood post. When I do I buy a couple of boxes (100 per box). I hope this helps. Jerry B "Roger Smith" wrote in message ... Jerry, what is a Q-tip? I don't think we have anything called that in the UK. Regards, Roger "JerryB" wrote in message om... Hi, I have been using a Showgard guillotine cutter for years for smaller mounts without problems. Also, a long time ago, someone at Showgard recommended setting the mount width about 3mm wider than the stamp (measured from perf to perf). When a stamp is inserted into the mount and centered each side margin is approximately the size of a mount weld. For large mounts that do not fit the cutter I use a Hawid manual cutter "kit" which includes a glass ruler and cutting knife (I believe that this item has been discontinued). There is a line on the glass ruler that approximates a weld width so that the results are the same as setting the width 3mm wider than the stamp. Using the manual cutter does, however, require the stamp to be in the mount so being careful and methodical is critical. You just set the ruler line on the stamp edge and cut along the ruler edge. Another hint from Showgard in use of the guillotine cutter. The instructions show that the ruler extension is installed at the top of the cutter. For better handling install the extension at the bottom of the cutter (why they do not change the instructions is a mystery). Using the cutter this way just make sure you do not twist the guillotine knife when cutting. I never used one of the "rotary" cutters but I assume that twisting is not a problem. Do not cut a mount with the stamp in it because if you slip you lose a stamp. It sounds obvious but I have seen someone do this and lose a valuable stamp. Another tip, use a damp Q-tip to "wet" the mount glue. Don't lick as you may put too much water on the mount (besides tasting awful). The Q-tip works great. Do not use too much water as it may seep around the edges and into the mount itself. Also do not leave the stamp in the mount when wetting and attaching. Move the Q-tip from the center of the mount to a little before an edge or just put "dots" of water on the mount adhesive. I use both methods, "dots" for smaller mounts and swiping for larger mounts. If swiping across the entire mount width, water can seep into the mount and when a mint stamp is inserted it may leave "spots" on the stamp gum. If water does get into the mount tear a piece of paper and carefully insert the rough edges into the mount to soak up the water. Jerry B "Roger Smith" wrote in message ... "Klaus Rampelmann" wrote in message m... Hello to all, I'm new to this group (although I already asked a couple of questions). I'm collecting Germany after WWII to 1979 worldwide Michel-no.1959 (my year of birth) worldwide issued on Sept.11 (my birthday) "fancy stamps" like made from wood, metal foils, with scent etc. There are many more ideas (like X-mas stamps of those countries which I've been to), it's difficult to set limits :-) Since about 1 year the Michel catalogue is available online (subscription), it is searchable with keywords (title and stamp description). This helps a lot for collection-by-date and topical collections, but since it does not give all the details and answers necessary, I will post the corresponding questions here. In return, if someone has a question the answer to which can be found with a keyword search in the Michel online catalogue, don't hesitate. Now to my question about cutting mounts : For my topical collections I'm using blank album pages with stamp mounts. I need to cut mounts for big items like blocks, sheets etc., for the biggest I'm buying mounts of 297x210 mm size and cut them to the size needed. However, I tried a cutting machine like the one in the pic (see the link), which has a rotating circular knife, and it produces "corrugated" cuts, which is not nice in the album. What do you use for cutting mounts of this size ? Klaus http://www.lindner-falzlos.de/shop/images/801.gif Klaus For smaller width mounts, I find the that cutters sold by Prinz, for example, work well but for the large mounts such as the size you mention I also use an office-size guillotine. Do make sure though that when using the type that you illustrate you should push down firmly on the perspex sheet that holds the mount in place. I have never found that such a guillotine produces corrugated cuts so perhaps you are using a faulty technique - for example you must always slide the cutter across from right to left. I suggest you practise with cheap plastic sheets until you consistently produce straight cuts. Regards, Roger |
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