I cut our foam core with a mat cutter (CH Advantage
Model M48A), which is by far much safer than an X-acto
knife.  At my last job, we didn't have a mat cutter,
and I slipped with the X-acto and sliced the tip of my
thumb off.  (it was reattached, but I still have no
feeling in it...so be careful if using one of those!)

We use a spray adhesive from 3M called "Super 77" -- I
think that's the name.  (Someone has taken my can, so
I can't check it at the moment...)  It is pretty cheap
and the can lasts a long time.  It is not forgiving at
all, so once you stick it down, there's no moving it.
Our labels and photos hold up pretty well over time,
as long the adhesive completely covers the paper
evenly.

Kim Kenney


--- adm2v <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Listers,
>
> I am currently working at a relatively small archive
> on campus for my graduate
> assistantship.  This archive regularly puts together
> displays of photographs
> mounted on foam board for campus and other events.
> The cost associated with
> having (copies of) photographs mounted is high.
> After some research, we feel
> that purchasing foam board with pressure sensitive
> adhesive and mounting the
> photographs ourselves will be much more cost
> effective.  But, we want to
> purchase cutting equipment to maintain the quality
> (appearance) of the final
> product.
>
> Does anyone have any foam board cutting equipment
> recommendations?
>
> Are there differences between mat board cutting
> equipment and foam board
> cutting equipment that we should know?
>
> We would like to continue using black foam board.
> Are there any
> recommendations for a supplier of black foam board
> with pressure sensitive
> adhesive that will minimize our cost?
>
> Suggestions or information that seem useful but
> don't fit any of the questions
> above are very welcome!
>
> Thank you in advance for your help.  Please feel
> welcome to answer off-list.
>
> April McCauley
> Graduate Assistant
> Middle Tennessee State University
> [log in to unmask]
>
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Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW
Canton OH 44708 * 330-455-7043
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"Let us ever remember that our interests are in concord, not conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war."  --25th United States President William McKinley



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