Dear April-

Here we do a lot of both label and photograph mounting for exhibit purposes.
We use a Simplexplus Mat Cutter by Logan (model # 750) for both matte board
and foam core. You can adjust the blade depth for which ever material you
are using and includes both a straight and a beveled edge cutter.  For
adhesion, we use the 3M Positional mounting adhesive available through light
impressions rather than foam board with the adhesive already attached
because it is more versatile, does not require a thermal mounting press and
can be adjusted during layout if there is a problem.

I would be happy to speak with you regarding this method if you would like.
I also have some simple mounting instructions using positional mount that I
used in with an exhibits class that I taught that you are welcome to look
at.  This technique is very easy and there is no danger of photographic
damage that can be associated with heat presses.  In addition, there is a
very low cost to get started using this technique because you do not need a
heat press.

Hope this is helpful
Tracie Evans
Collections Manager
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
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PO Box 2570 Waco TX 76702
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: adm2v [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 11:15 AM
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> Subject:      cutting foamboard
>
> 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
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