Does anyone do it and if so whats the best method?
PPH and markn do, there was a page on the blog somewhere about it
http://www.australian-threepence.com/blog/2009/10/heat-sealing-saflips-and-polypropylene-coin-pages.html
We use an impulse heat sealer. They can be bought off of eBay. We have one like this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-New-Impulse-Heat-Sealer-40cm-length-/300804401403?pt=AU_Business_Industrial_Restaurant_Catering_Equipment&hash=item460956e8fb#ht_3110wt_1397
We also use it for sealing polyethylene plastic bags and various types of PET pages (like Vario's for example).
Im starting the transition from 2x2's to saflips for my error coins. I dont know if im ready to fork out $40 just yet. I probably will eventually.
I was thinking that a hair straightener might do the trick. Imagine the abuse I copped when, holding the straightener in my hand, i said "can I use this for my coin collection"!
Are there any other household implements im not thinking of that will do for the mean time?
Quote from: 'enworb' pid='2019' dateline='1351503185'Im starting the transition from 2x2's to saflips for my error coins. I dont know if im ready to fork out $40 just yet. I probably will eventually.
I was thinking that a hair straightener might do the trick. Imagine the abuse I copped when, holding the straightener in my hand, i said "can I use this for my coin collection"!
Are there any other household implements im not thinking of that will do for the mean time?
I would fork out the $40 mate.
By the time you have wrecked the hair straightener and the iron you would be living on cold toast for a while:laugh2:
Just don't seal them for now then. I don't seal all of mine, markn seals everything.
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='2037' dateline='1351541645'Just don't seal them for now then. I don't seal all of mine, markn seals everything.
She's got that right. If you sit still too long around here into the heat sealer you go. I am just waiting for our son to stop moving so I can seal his lips together.
poor kid. :icon_e_surprised:
This heat sealing flips is not a new idea, ICCS did this years ago.
This in my opinion is a great way to get coins graded instead of them bulky slabbs.
These fit into a standard 2x2 page and must have been less expensive to have graded :yahoo:
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She's got that right. If you sit still too long around here into the heat sealer you go. I am just waiting for our son to stop moving so I can seal his lips together.
Run little markn, run!
For now i might have to leave them open. I had a 1c fall out yesterday which is the reason i asked. Having a look at them this morning i realised i folded it with the opening outwards. If i close it with the opening outwards it shouldnt be a problem.
I just got this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251233359679?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
It looks like it has a knob to shange the heap setting. If anyone has the same model could you please recommend a setting please?
I use one similar to the model you are talking about, especially sealing Vario sheets 1C, 2C and 3C.
There are a number of variables:
(1) time on press
(2) heat setting on knob
(3) time left on bar after heat switch off.
One thing you can guarantee, is that the settings are different for different materials.
Vario mylar sheets, polythene bags, saflips, PET sheets etc.
You need to experiment with off cuts of the various materials and note the different settings that give you best results.
Cheers
Peter (notcb)
(3)
I agree with the above. If you press it down for too long the whole thing will melt in half (particularly with thin poly bags)!! So best to test each material first. Not enough and you won't get a seal, or easily break the seal.
I'll only be using it on saflips which are fairly thick. I suppose its a matter or trying. Thanks.
Heat sealers have a myriad uses, and everyone should have one. Once you start using it, everything will look better bagged to you.. coins, stamps, letters, food, small children, dogs... The sky's the limit! :)
Small children, dogs.........sumfin wrong ere......!
i like to make little bubble wrap bags with mine
it sounds cool when the bubbles pop from the heat wire!!
yes, use different heat settings for different materials
have a play around to get it right
i have had mine for a couple of years now
cause i bought mine off ebay i took it to a test and tag place - cost me $5 for peace of mind