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ITEMS THAT MAY ASSIST YOU IN THIS PROCESS INCLUDE

flathead screwdriver
phillips head screwdriver
cotton gloves
double-sided tape
Exacto knife
cutting mat
metal straightedge
metal ruler

Before getting started make sure you have a clean and uncluttered work surface. Plan ahead so that you have all the time you will need to prepare your prints and insert them into your portfolio.


fig 1 fig 2
SHEET PROTECTORS

Available in either polyester (fig. 1) or polypropylene (fig. 2), these plastic sleeves will hold and protect your print. Sheet protectors can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and a soft cloth. Rotating sheet protectors within your book will help avoid concentrated wear. Sheet protectors are subject to wear and tear and should be replaced regularly to keep your portfolio presentable. One print per side is the recommended maximum, and if you are displaying pages on both sides, we recommend removing the black liner.



fig 3

MYLAR HINGES

A great alternative to sheet protectors, mylar hinges (fig. 3) allow you to bind your images into your portfolio without adding a layer between your prints and the viewer.

It is typical that a 0.25" to 0.5" gutter (the space between the printed area and binding) be observed when mylar hinges are used. Follow the steps below when attaching your print to the mylar hinge.


SPACERS

A spacer is a 3/4" wide strip of pre-drilled 1/32" white cover stock. When filling your book with prints attached to mylar hinges, we recommend interleaving each mylar hinge with a spacer.


fig. 5		 ICE NINE™ EXTENDER KIT

An Ice Nine™ extender kit allows the portfolio to expand or contract to accommodate the desired number of pages. The kit consists of 0.25" and 0.125" extenders that can be added to your existing posts. When the pages are flush with the top of the desired post, you have selected the correct height.

GENERAL GUIDLINES FOR CHOOSING A POST LENGTH

Exact measurements may vary depending on the weight of your paper. It is the responsibility of the user to pretest and determine the dimensions most suitable for his or her portfolio.
TO HOLD 10 PGS 15 PGS 20 PGS 25 PGS 30 PGS
Sheet Protectors only
Sheet Protectors with spacers
Mylar Hinges w/ spacers
0.25"
0.5"
0.5"
0.375"
0.75"
0.75"
0.5"
1"
1"
0.625"
1.25"
1.25"
0.75"
1.5"
1.5"

 

ARSENAL EXTENDER KIT

As with your portfolio, your Arsenal™ is made to expand to accommodate your book. Note that your portfolio should slide in and out of your Arsenal™ with ease, and be aware that it is quicker to expand the thickness of your Ice Nine™ than it is to expand the thickness of your Arsenal™.

Your extender kit consists of (26) 0.75” screws, and (52) black rubber washers. You will need an Phillp's head screwdriver and about 15 minutes to complete the expansion of your slipcase.

step 1: use your Phillip’s head screwdriver to loosen your screws from the top of your Arsenal™

step 2: disassemble and ad black rubber washers to each side of your coupling until desired size is achieved.*

step 3: place the top back on top your newly expanded slipcase and secure the screws with your Phillip’s head screwdriver.

*use the 0.75” screws supplied to expand your Arsenal™ to its maximum capacity.

 

© Lost Luggage 2007. Hinge configuration is a registered trademark of LOST LUGGAGE. ORBIT cd case configuration is a trademark of LOST LUGGAGE. ORBIT cd case patent pending. ARSENAL slipcase covered by U.S. pat. no. D499, 547. LOST LUGGAGE is a division of Brown Creative, Inc.