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This weeks Office Max flyer has a 9" GBC laminator for $30. This may 
not be the 200 model that we've discussed. But this is a GBC and not 
one of the clones. So it may just work. 

Myc

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mycroft2152" 
<mycroft2152@y...> wrote:
> 
> This weeks Office Max flyer has a 9" GBC laminator for $30. This 
may 
> not be the 200 model that we've discussed. But this is a GBC and 
not 
> one of the clones. So it may just work. 
> 
> Myc

I'm pretty sure it will work just fine.  Hopefully the modification 
instructions are close enough.  Probably are but you never know.  If 
you buy it and try to mod it, please take some pictures.

On the subject of clones - I dont think anyone has copied the gbc.  
The only real advantage of GBC is that some one has opened it up and 
figured out how to increase the distance between the lamination 
rollers, thus accomodating thicker media.  Its a bit hit or miss for 
others.  As long as they are hot laminators (vs cold), there is 
probably a way to make them work.  I've been keeping my eye out for 
laminators at the thrift stores in my area but have yet to see 
anything.

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mycroft2152" 
<mycroft2152@y...> wrote:
> 
> This weeks Office Max flyer has a 9" GBC laminator for $30. This 
may 
> not be the 200 model that we've discussed. But this is a GBC and 
not 
> one of the clones. So it may just work. 
> 
> Myc

Just purchased one of these, works like a champ, at least on the 2" 
by 1" board I tested.  I gave it about 10 passes after letting the 
unit warm up.  Can't go wrong for $30.  I used a 1/32 board and did 
not open the case to see if it can be modified for 1/16 board.

My local Office Max flyer and the web site have no laminator(s) for
$30.00  Does anyone have more information.  What is the Model number
(and or sku)?
cheers,
john g

Phil wrote:
> 
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mycroft2152"
> <mycroft2152@y...> wrote:
> >
> > This weeks Office Max flyer has a 9" GBC laminator for $30. This
> may
> > not be the 200 model that we've discussed. But this is a GBC and
> not
> > one of the clones. So it may just work.
> >
> > Myc
> 
> I'm pretty sure it will work just fine.  Hopefully the modification
> instructions are close enough.  Probably are but you never know.  If
> you buy it and try to mod it, please take some pictures.
> 
> On the subject of clones - I dont think anyone has copied the gbc.
> The only real advantage of GBC is that some one has opened it up and
> figured out how to increase the distance between the lamination
> rollers, thus accomodating thicker media.  Its a bit hit or miss for
> others.  As long as they are hot laminators (vs cold), there is
> probably a way to make them work.  I've been keeping my eye out for
> laminators at the thrift stores in my area but have yet to see
> anything.
> 
> 
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--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, tlclotus <tlclotus@i...> wrote:
> My local Office Max flyer and the web site have no laminator(s) for
> $30.00  Does anyone have more information.  What is the Model number
> (and or sku)?
> cheers,
> john g
> 
The item number is 2081-7788. the description is GBC 9" Creative 
Laminator.  I do not know if this sale is in effect everywhere but my 
local office max had them in stock.  Go to officemax.com and click on 
the link for this weeks add (the larger one), the laminator is on the 
second to last page (Page 11).

Thanks for the additional information.  I have obtained a Laminator but
it will have to remain a xmas gift from myself as my present work load
won't let me open it and use it until xmas.

Enjoy the holidays,
john g

borderlinerr2000 wrote:
> 
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, tlclotus <tlclotus@i...> wrote:
> > My local Office Max flyer and the web site have no laminator(s) for
> > $30.00  Does anyone have more information.  What is the Model number
> > (and or sku)?
> > cheers,
> > john g
> >
> The item number is 2081-7788. the description is GBC 9" Creative
> Laminator.  I do not know if this sale is in effect everywhere but my
> local office max had them in stock.  Go to officemax.com and click on
> the link for this weeks add (the larger one), the laminator is on the
> second to last page (Page 11).
>


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>  As long as they are hot laminators (vs cold), there is 
> probably a way to make them work.  I've been keeping my eye out for 
> laminators at the thrift stores in my area but have yet to see 
> anything.


THRIFT Stores ?

Tell them you are looking for such a unit.  The ones in my area toss 
what they think will not sell, but will hold on to odd stuff if you 
let them know.

Dave

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@y...>
wrote:
> 
> >  As long as they are hot laminators (vs cold), there is 
> > probably a way to make them work.  I've been keeping my eye out for 
> > laminators at the thrift stores in my area but have yet to see 
> > anything.
> 
> 
> THRIFT Stores ?
> 
> Tell them you are looking for such a unit.  The ones in my area toss 
> what they think will not sell, but will hold on to odd stuff if you 
> let them know.
> 
> Dave

I don't think I need to tell them as I just found a small unit (4"
wide) for $6.  Kind of pricey for thrift store stuff but I bought it
anyway.  It will have to wait for a few days, though.

I dont think they toss anything, by the way.  Given the trash they
have for sale.