I often use event cards, or chance cards, in games using One-Hour Wargames rules. For the most part the cards are made from plain card. Anyway, I was asked about what I would like as a Christmas present. I normally struggle with this question, and not wanting socks again this year, I came up with the idea of a laminator and told by wife and explained why, to cover my cards. My wife then said “I think I have one I haven’t used in years”, then disappeared off to rummage around in some cupboards and returned with a pocket laminator most suitable for cards. It had been used in the past for making name cards at conferences. A few test cards were quickly produced and it proved to be most suitable. Well I guess its socks for Christmas.
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My new toy - a pocket laminator. The laminator was originally used for making name cards. |
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Some completed cards. Dimensions are approximately 3.5 x 2.5 inches |
Ha ha! Handy device. Excellent even. Apart from the socks.
ReplyDeleteChris/Nundanket.
Hi Chris. Very handy indeed.
DeleteSuper-handy find! Should add a bit of permanency to the event card pile ππΌππΌ
ReplyDeleteVery true, some of my cards were getting a bit tired and they are much nicer to use all laminated.
DeleteLike you, I asked for a laminator for Christmas in 2013. Daughter #1 obliged. This may be the most used Christmas gift ever. This fine piece of machinery is still frequently in use today.
ReplyDeleteHere is a link to my report on this fine device from my blog.
https://palousewargamingjournal.blogspot.com/2013/01/holiday-hobby-gifts.html
Those larger laminators are certainly useful for those QRS.
DeleteGood for your wife for remembering she had one and where it was. Socks are better than ties :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was a very useful surprise. Yes, socks are better as they get used.
DeleteVery useful indeed. I have loads of card sleeves from when our son buys Pokemon cards etc that are perfect for the same job.
ReplyDeleteThose sleeves would be useful and work well too.
DeleteSocks AND a laminator?! Truly we live in the best of all possible worlds.
ReplyDeleteLaminating pouches may be on the list as well.
DeleteHave you tried asking for a 3D printer? You never know what else she may have in her cupboards. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI definitely should try :-)
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