Wednesday 7 December 2022

An improvement in the making of event cards

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.

My new toy - a pocket laminator. The laminator was originally used for making name cards.

Some completed cards. Dimensions are approximately 3.5 x 2.5 inches


14 comments:

  1. Ha ha! Handy device. Excellent even. Apart from the socks.
    Chris/Nundanket.

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  2. Super-handy find! Should add a bit of permanency to the event card pile 👍🏼👍🏼

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    1. Very true, some of my cards were getting a bit tired and they are much nicer to use all laminated.

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  3. Like 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.

    Here is a link to my report on this fine device from my blog.
    https://palousewargamingjournal.blogspot.com/2013/01/holiday-hobby-gifts.html

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    1. Those larger laminators are certainly useful for those QRS.

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  4. Good for your wife for remembering she had one and where it was. Socks are better than ties :-)

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    1. It was a very useful surprise. Yes, socks are better as they get used.

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  5. Very useful indeed. I have loads of card sleeves from when our son buys Pokemon cards etc that are perfect for the same job.

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    1. Those sleeves would be useful and work well too.

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  6. Socks AND a laminator?! Truly we live in the best of all possible worlds.

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    1. Laminating pouches may be on the list as well.

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  7. Have you tried asking for a 3D printer? You never know what else she may have in her cupboards. ;o)

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