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  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
IBM punch cards
Posted by Don Stauffer on Friday, September 12, 2014 9:22 AM

I use old punch cards for a lot of uses that call for card stock. They are thin, and have a glossy coating that  takes primer and paint well, so it doesn't soak up a lot of paint.  But my supply is dwindling.  I am starting to use the stuff real sparingly now.  Anybody got an idea of where to get old punch cards?

Even after they are punched, many cards have only the first few columns punched, leaving the rest of the card fine, so used ones are fine.  Last time I found one, it was a full box, around five pounds of cards, but haven't found a source in a long time.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

G-J
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    July 2012
Posted by G-J on Sunday, September 14, 2014 8:42 PM

Oh wow.

I used to have stacks and stacks of them.  But I've long used them up (they were perfect for lists.)

I wish I knew where I could get my hands on a bunch.

On the bench:  Tamyia Mosquito Mk. VI for the '44 group build.  Yes, still.

On deck: 

  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: Springfield, VA
Posted by crkrieser on Saturday, September 20, 2014 4:43 PM

These days I alternate between 3x5 (or 5x8) index card stock or plain manila file folder.

Curt

US Army, Retired

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Monday, September 22, 2014 8:49 AM

I find uncoated card stock absorbs paint/primer like crazy.  That is why I like coated stock. I have been temped to try inkjet photo paper but that stuff is a bit expensive.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    March 2008
  • From: Central Ohio
Posted by WigWag Workshop on Sunday, September 28, 2014 2:06 PM

I also use these, and found some great deals by searching for "Fortran Punch Cards" or Mainframe Cards

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Far Northern CA
Posted by mrmike on Sunday, September 28, 2014 7:56 PM

Try your local printer for coated card stock in a variety of weights that are primarily used for business cards and catalog covers. They may be able to give you trimmed stock remnants, old paper sample books, or even a few uncut sheets.

Mike

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