eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 15, 2015 2:06:02 GMT
After reading about the different styles of scrapbooks used in the Scrapbook Evolution Thread my question is, What type of scrapbook has held up the best for you?
I read about: post, strap hinge, 3-ring, D-ring and probably more that I missed. Are any of them more likely to break, dry out, or rust?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 2:12:51 GMT
I have post bound and D-ring binders from 10 years ago and all are still totally fine.
ETA: although I do find that post bound albums tend to get shifty if the pages are at all bulky so the spine can't be packed in tightly.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Aug 15, 2015 2:52:02 GMT
I have post bound and D-ring binders from 10 years ago and all are still totally fine. ETA: although I do find that post bound albums tend to get shifty if the pages are at all bulky so the spine can't be packed in tightly. The trick to using post bound albums is to use chipboard spacers in the spine edge to offset the bulk on the pages so the covers of the book stay flat when you look at it from the side and not like a wedge. (You know that little cardboard strip in the pack of extra page protectors that the post extenders are taped to that probably gets thrown away? Yeah, that. Sometimes I have to make extras myself because my pages are a little bulkier.) You'll have a lot fewer problems with pages shifting if you can balance out the spine side with the pages side. I have post bound books that are 3" thick or more that are just fine because I have enough spacers loaded in there between every few pages. The other thing that helps is to replace the short posts with a bunch of extenders screwed in with a longer screw post from the hardware store that's the right length, or use a Snapload strap kit from Pioneer in place of the posts. SO much better than the wobbly extenders screwed together! My issue with D-ring binders is that the rings get loose and tend to come slightly apart at the locking edge over time and the pages slip out, or the weight of the pages makes them sag at the outside edge. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 3:30:49 GMT
I have post bound and D-ring binders from 10 years ago and all are still totally fine. ETA: although I do find that post bound albums tend to get shifty if the pages are at all bulky so the spine can't be packed in tightly. The trick to using post bound albums is to use chipboard spacers in the spine edge to offset the bulk on the pages so the covers of the book stay flat when you look at it from the side and not like a wedge. (You know that little cardboard strip in the pack of extra page protectors that the post extenders are taped to that probably gets thrown away? Yeah, that. Sometimes I have to make extras myself because my pages are a little bulkier.) You'll have a lot fewer problems with pages shifting if you can balance out the spine side with the pages side. I have post bound books that are 3" thick or more that are just fine because I have enough spacers loaded in there between every few pages. The other thing that helps is to replace the short posts with a bunch of extenders screwed in with a longer screw post from the hardware store that's the right length, or use a Snapload strap kit from Pioneer in place of the posts. SO much better than the wobbly extenders screwed together! My issue with D-ring binders is that the rings get loose and tend to come slightly apart at the locking edge over time and the pages slip out, or the weight of the pages makes them sag at the outside edge. I actually did all of that! It works OK on albums with fairly flat pages, but my pages from back then were pretty lumpy, and I just couldn't cut enough spacer pieces. Those kinds of pages really belong in a different kind of album! |
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Post by cannmom on Aug 15, 2015 4:20:49 GMT
I love D-ring. Post bound never worked for me. I do have a problem with one of my albums that one ring doesn't close all the way and the pages do slip out. Bugs me to have to slip them back into that hole. I need to just get rid of that album.
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Post by oaksong on Aug 15, 2015 6:13:58 GMT
I have only used CM and Westrim strap hinge for 12x12 albums. They've held up really well, and still look almost new.
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Post by DinCA on Aug 15, 2015 7:04:50 GMT
I have some 20 year old strap hinge albums that are still going strong. Of course, my pages were flatter then, too, and I'm sure that's made a difference. My favorite are two- or three-ring binders. I love being able to take one out without having to move every page.
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Post by pelirroja on Aug 15, 2015 9:18:43 GMT
I use 12x12 postbound and put in the longer post extenders. I've been throwing the little cardboard strip away so thanks for the heads up on that. I've never had any rusting issues: my albums are stored in the living room so it is a very climate-controlled area.
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Post by carolynhasacat on Aug 15, 2015 12:38:59 GMT
I'm still waiting for the perfect album. D-rings are my current favorite, but only if they're under-stuffed. I'm an overstuffer, so not quite perfect.
On this topic, I have a pet peeve about D-ring binders - why do they need to be so big? I hate flipping through my albums and seeing 2" or 3"+ around the edge of my page, often as raw or white paper. To me, that ruins the overall look. Especially the 6x8 size. Has anyone found a brand that is a smaller overall binder size?
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Post by myboysnme on Aug 15, 2015 12:51:25 GMT
Almost every post bound I have had has popped the screws at the holes. The only thing I can do is put washers there to keep the screws from tearing through. If you drop a 3 ring binder it may cause the metal ring plate to break off the album  3 posts are much better than 2 always. 4 (like Canson albums) is overkill WRMK (faux) leather albums do not scuff or mark up much and the reinforced corners are great. K&Co albums are gorgeous but are flimsy at the binding Generations used to make a leather album almost as good as CTMH but not quite as good. |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 16, 2015 2:30:08 GMT
Thanks to everyone who has responded so far. You posted some tips that seem pretty helpful. I appreciate all of you!
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