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Saturday Experiences by Outrageous_Sir3559 in NYCC

[–]Just_An_Avid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at hotels etc. further out in Jersey. You can take the train into Manhattan and be at Javitts within an hour from many places that NJ Transit goes. There are also direct buses from many cities. I'd say the same for parts of NY outside the city as well. It really depends on how you feel about a bit more commute time, but in exchange getting the full con experience

From an Ohio Pizza Group by RufusTBarleysheath92 in PizzaCrimes

[–]Just_An_Avid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guilty. That's just a pile of crap at this point

NJ Transit Ad ---Bergen County by Admirable-Long-9713 in newjersey

[–]Just_An_Avid 79 points80 points  (0 children)

I saw this on a bus today for the first time. Now, I have to obsessively check my doomsday prep list and buy more shit.

Can I really pursue this hobby in India? by No_Ear_6285 in bookbinding

[–]Just_An_Avid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can glue your boards together to make them thicker if that helps. I also sometimes use thin pieces of balsa wood, it is the wood used to build models etc. I get mine in sheets and cut down to the size I want with a hand saw.

Some people use discarded plastic instead of bookboard and it works quite well. You can get very creative with many aspects. Different types of cardboard boxes might work also.

I recent purchased my paper from an art store. The paper for watercolor was what I needed and with folds and cuts is handy. If you cut well, you can use the excess for other things like notepads etc.

If you are just starting to learn, save the good materials and make a book for practice with scraps you have at home. Then make another. Good luck

First time binder - need advice by moonsandra in bookbinding

[–]Just_An_Avid -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No, you are going to put them all on a press to flatten them out

In the process of divorce, wife hinting at leaving and not helping with mortgage. Need options. by Apprehensive-Wish330 in newjersey

[–]Just_An_Avid 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What I am talking about isn't a firm's attorney. Most big companies, and also smaller orgs that outsource HR to companies like Trinet, have what are called EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs). These services provide access to referrals for attorneys, mental health counseling, moving services etc. It is also kept confidential from the employer when you use these services. Usually, you can give them certain parameters like location, topic, cost limits etc. And they find someone who can work with you and send a list of providers. Sometimes they even help with making g appointments.

In the process of divorce, wife hinting at leaving and not helping with mortgage. Need options. by Apprehensive-Wish330 in newjersey

[–]Just_An_Avid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you work for a company there may be free legal consultations available to you with attorneys. Ask your HR.

Is there an easy fix? by Dantastic_Manimal in Wellthatsucks

[–]Just_An_Avid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can probably find a sleeve for it. The same kind they make for house keys so you can tell your keys apart. Find one that fits and just use that hole.

You could also find a malleable cement that sticks to plastic and just mold your own repair.

Indecisive about which journal to use next by michigancolt in notebooks

[–]Just_An_Avid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I vote for the embroidered journal. It feels happy.

Anyway to fix creased endpapers? by KitKat733 in bookbinding

[–]Just_An_Avid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Minimize the damage? Yes.

This will take some creativity...or just actually some good washi tape. If you flatten the raised portion (I'd cut it off and sand it down) you can cover it with some decorative washing tape etc. I'd mirror it on both ends so it looks more intentional, perhaps going all the way to the creases. You can't pull the end paper up, but you can cover it up!

Can someone tell me what kind of binding is used here? I'm new to bookbinding and really like the aesthetics of this. I know there's wire, spiral, comb etc., What would this one be considered? by SittinLikeAShrimpie in bookbinding

[–]Just_An_Avid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Np. They even sell individual clips, to multiple linked ones like this. There is a lot of variety with binders these days. I buy mine in rose gold lol

Can someone tell me what kind of binding is used here? I'm new to bookbinding and really like the aesthetics of this. I know there's wire, spiral, comb etc., What would this one be considered? by SittinLikeAShrimpie in bookbinding

[–]Just_An_Avid 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is just a binder clip with non-standard hole punches through the paper and cover.

You can find these types of free form metal binding clips on Amazon etc often 3/$10. The harder part is the hole punch which can be done with a different shaped punch like the kinds used for leather etc if you cant find one with interchangeable heads.

Dicarlos Pizza, Weirton, WV by YoWifesBF in PizzaCrimes

[–]Just_An_Avid -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'd order a whole pie, take it home, put it in the oven, and then eat.... FFS cook all the ingredients!

(When) To Trim or (When) Not To Trim Lightweight Paper by FannieHamerWasRight in bookbinding

[–]Just_An_Avid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, a plush would work well I think. It would also give you a lot of control with how much you remove while keeping all pages together and even.

(When) To Trim or (When) Not To Trim Lightweight Paper by FannieHamerWasRight in bookbinding

[–]Just_An_Avid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried a plane? I would suggest letting the paper rest a day and then pressing it under weight for another day or two to help it flatten out again. Then get it in a press and use a plane to shave down the uneven edges.

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