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Post by emerald on Apr 11, 2017 12:27:29 GMT -5
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Post by thedarkman on Apr 11, 2017 12:45:37 GMT -5
Well thank you Mr Hocking! I had heard that repairs could be made with white Elmer's glue and wax paper sheets. I think I will try this product first. Thanks for the link!
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Post by emerald on Apr 11, 2017 13:49:47 GMT -5
Well thank you Mr Hocking! I had heard that repairs could be made with white Elmer's glue and wax paper sheets. I think I will try this product first. Thanks for the link! Stay clear of Elmer's glue, man. It dries hard and cloudy, and it cracks. No good on a spine you want to stay flexible and look good. This stuff dries transparent and as flexible as a thin sheet of rubber. Applied with care it can render your old paperbacks re-readable and looking as if you never had to repair them.
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Post by thedarkman on Apr 11, 2017 18:10:55 GMT -5
Awesome! We could almost devote a thread to care/ repair and storage of old books...
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Post by deuce on Apr 12, 2017 7:21:31 GMT -5
Awesome! We could almost devote a thread to care/ repair and storage of old books... The winds carried your words to the Dark Brood on Crom's Mountain... Seriously, we needed a thread on this. For instance, I wish I'd known immediately what to do when most of my books were water-damaged in a flood. I've used Elmer's Wood Glue for years, but I'll definitely give that stuff from Demco a try.
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Post by thedarkman on Apr 13, 2017 3:43:04 GMT -5
Cool thread duece! How do you folks feel about plastic bags for your paperbacks? I generally find my books in the wild at yard sales and such, so they are "as is". But one seller I deal with always has his stock in the little clear bags, and I appreciate the extra protection for shipping. Do you folks use them? Do they make a difference in the long term? Where do you get them? Are there any simple substitutes? Questions, questions...
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Post by ChrisLAdams on May 18, 2017 10:59:07 GMT -5
Cool thread duece! How do you folks feel about plastic bags for your paperbacks? I generally find my books in the wild at yard sales and such, so they are "as is". But one seller I deal with always has his stock in the little clear bags, and I appreciate the extra protection for shipping. Do you folks use them? Do they make a difference in the long term? Where do you get them? Are there any simple substitutes? Questions, questions... Dark Man, Do you folks use them? Yes! I do. Do they make a difference in the long term? Absolutely. Prevent changes in humidity from going directly into your pages. Keep the dust and greasy finger prints off them. When you remove books from shelves it prevents accidental tearing, wearing or dog ear-ing. They're a must in my book (no pun intended). Where do you get them?I've ordered from book sellers, Ebay, etc. Get the acid-free ones. Most vendors dealing in books will offer these. If they don't have them where you can easily find them just ask. Some net searches yielded some of these results below. www.oldsfbooks.com/bags.htmlwww.bagsunlimited.com/category/83/poly-bagswww.hobbiesdepot.com/supplies/index.php?route=product/isearch&search=book%20bagswww.ebay.com/itm/Poly-Bags-Storage-Sleeves-For-Paperback-Books-5x9-100-ct-/380419302148?hash=item5892c1e304:m:mOUT1J0hJTDpATnF1MapjiQThis site recommends not using plastic but does clarify that breathable polypropylene is ok. Do take his advice on the possibility of warping: don't cram your book in a bag that is obviously too small. It can cause permanent spine roll, etc. Book CareAre there any simple substitutes?The above site cites the use of paper bags for protection as a substitute for other methods. For large items (hardbacks) I've used freezer bags left unsealed so they can breath. You certainly don't want anything hermetic here - it can cause trapped moisture, etc. Try to avoid excessive HVAC action in your room where your books are. Huge swings in temperature can cause humidity to occur. My goal with every book I own is that someday it will survive to pass into the hands of others. That won't happen if I don't do due diligence while I'm their custodian. We only have these things temporarily. They actually belong to the ages. Happy collection, Dark Man!
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Post by Condottiero Magno on May 29, 2017 21:43:27 GMT -5
Have been using the 1/2 pint bottle of Jade 711 for almost a decade and am happy with the results: a few months ago reattached some loose hinges on an hardcover copy of Warhammer Armies 3rd Edition. Book conservation adhesives need to be pH neutral and remain flexible when dry.
If one has the funds, I'd suggest getting the cracked paperback rebound as an hardcover - examples are in public libraries.
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Post by deuce on May 30, 2017 9:40:07 GMT -5
I really appreciate the tips from both Chris and Condottiero. Keep 'em coming!
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Post by thedarkman on Jun 7, 2017 15:08:39 GMT -5
Well, got me some PH neutral PVA archival adhesive from Books by Hand. Did a couple of rough jobs first, then tackled my crumbling copy of Lamb's The Crusades. The end result will not enhance its value, but the book is now completely readable without fear of losing pages. Very cool; I will be doing more work as I have lots of old paperbacks needing attention. Money well spent!
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Post by erekose on Oct 3, 2017 10:29:45 GMT -5
This is a fantastic thread ... special thanks to ChrisLAdams ... make a purchase within seconds of reading your links. Thank you. Thank you!
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