Question about card thickness>>>>

[Lancemountain]

Is there an easy way to know how many points a card is in thickness?

Thanks

 

[xcantgobackx]

Is there an easy way to know how many points a card is in thickness?

Thanks

I really wish there was. What kind of card is it specifically that you're asking about. Soneone on here should be able to tell you.

 

[Lancemountain]

Well nothing in particular. I have about 50 Triple Threads that I want to put in magnetic holders and they are all pretty erratic in thickness. That thread on this page has me worried about damage so I want to get a nice fit per card

 

[Pinbreaker]

I have been buying one-touch holders by the box (25 each).. When I got them, I just had him give me 1 or 2 boxes of each size..

Let me look to see what a triple threads card will fit in..

Sorry I couldn't find one..

 

[jeremy]

there actually are rulers that have points and picas on them so you could measure

 

[Lancemountain]

I have been buying one-touch holders by the box (25 each).. When I got them, I just had him give me 1 or 2 boxes of each size..

Let me look to see what a triple threads card will fit in..

Thanks so much! I'll wait around in this thread till you come back :lol: :arrow:

 

[Lancemountain]

there actually are rulers that have points and picas on them so you could measure

I would imagine there are. I have an industrial tape measure, nut much help. But thanks tho!

 

[Dpanthers14]

I have no idea, but would imagine around a 75pt or 100pt.

 

[HawaiianLance]

Is there an easy way to know how many points a card is in thickness?

Thanks

A way - yes. Easy - no.

If you could get a set sampler from a paper company like Zellerbach or Weyerhauser - they usually provide point samplers in their free sets.

The problem is two fold. 1) You have to a 'reason' for them to provide you the sampler set. Often being in the graphics, publishing, or press industries. So if you have a friend in those businesses - ask them to ask for you. 2) The point sampler comes in different weights and types, meaning that cardstock 100pt is different from paper 100pt which is different from craft 100pt. So you have to be clear about which one you want.

Another option is to go to a press operation or publishing house and ask to see their point sampler. FedEx Office (Kinkos) might still have their sampler available at the front counter. Ditto places like wedding shops and celebration/birthday companies who offer press services to their clients.

Good luck.

P.S. To Jeremy: Been a looooooong time since I heard anyone use the term 'pica' - thank you.

 

[Lancemountain]

Is there an easy way to know how many points a card is in thickness?

Thanks

A way - yes. Easy - no.

If you could get a set sampler from a paper company like Zellerbach or Weyerhauser - they usually provide point samplers in their free sets.

The problem is two fold. 1) You have to a 'reason' for them to provide you the sampler set. Often being in the graphics, publishing, or press industries. So if you have a friend in those businesses - ask them to ask for you. 2) The point sampler comes in different weights and types, meaning that cardstock 100pt is different from paper 100pt which is different from craft 100pt. So you have to be clear about which one you want.

Another option is to go to a press operation or publishing house and ask to see their point sampler. FedEx Office (Kinkos) might still have their sampler available at the front counter. Ditto places like wedding shops and celebration/birthday companies who offer press services to their clients.

Good luck.

Jeez dude :| Thorough response!

Anyway HawaiianLance, thanks
-mainlandlance

 

[HawaiianLance]

Anyway HawaiianLance, thanks
-mainlandlance

Seriously - easiest I can think of: FedEx Office. I'm pretty sure they still have 'em at the counter. Call first tho' and don't waste a trip if your local office doesn't carry it any longer.

Lance ;-D

Edited: Tell the counter person (in my frequent experience - not usually the sharpest pencil in the box) that you want to print up something and you'd like to see the variety of thickness available - ask for the sampler set onto a ring.

 

[Lancemountain]

Thanks fellow Lance!

There is a FedEx/Kinkos hybrid a few blocks away I'll head there tomorrow.


Help me out here so I don't look like a n00b. What exactly should I ask for? And is this an item that I can take home with me?

 

[Lancemountain]

Anyway HawaiianLance, thanks
-mainlandlance

Edited: Tell the counter person (in my frequent experience - not usually the sharpest pencil in the box) that you want to print up something and you'd like to see the variety of thickness available - ask for the sampler set onto a ring.

ah nevermind, sweet!

 

[HawaiianLance]

Or fellow Lance you could do it the 'knuckleheaded but effective' way - the way I do it.

I have one-touches from 35 to 220pt.

Not economical and I'm not proud of it, but darnit, it's easy. :lol:

 

[Lancemountain]

Or fellow Lance you could do it the 'knuckleheaded but effective' way - the way I do it.

I have one-touches from 35 to 220pt.

Not economical and I'm not proud of it, but darnit, it's easy. :lol:

hee hee trying to avoid that

 

[Lancemountain]

Anyway HawaiianLance, thanks
-mainlandlance

Edited: Tell the counter person (in my frequent experience - not usually the sharpest pencil in the box) that you want to print up something and you'd like to see the variety of thickness available - ask for the sampler set onto a ring.

That didn't go well :lol: 3 Kinkos, 3 kids looking at me like I was speaking Portugese


Anyone else have an answer?

 

[miguelcabrera]

i have a ruler with points and picas that I can sell to you

 

[HawaiianLance]

That didn't go well :lol: 3 Kinkos, 3 kids looking at me like I was speaking Portugese


Anyone else have an answer?

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