When I bought a comb-binding machine, I thought it would be nice for making my own notebooks, and it was, but I often had to carry a clipboard. The plastic binder did not always rest flat on the clipboard and the clamp blocked part of the paper. If I was using the 3-ring binder pattern, I could have drilled holes in a piece of wood, but the comb binder used a more intricate pattern. I found the spacing and sizes for the rectangular holes and drafted a layout that would work with my comb-bound paper. It had a finger hole and a geometric pattern on the back.
I waited for a dry day so I could take my laser cutter outside and burn wood on the porch. Moist air causes the plywood to warp so badly that the laser module collides with the edges, knocking everything around. The dry day never came, so I did my best. I taped the edges of the board, removed the protective laser cover, kept the wood inside until it was time to run it, and cut the outline first to prevent it from warping. The result was fine. The decorative lines on the back did not show up well, or in every place. I think the wood warped, and the laser could not focus. Aside from the invisible decoration, this has been awesome. I enjoy carrying this metal-free binder with me because it will not scratch anything, is lightweight, and holds my paper neatly.
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| Laser-cute notepad platform draft |
I waited for a dry day so I could take my laser cutter outside and burn wood on the porch. Moist air causes the plywood to warp so badly that the laser module collides with the edges, knocking everything around. The dry day never came, so I did my best. I taped the edges of the board, removed the protective laser cover, kept the wood inside until it was time to run it, and cut the outline first to prevent it from warping. The result was fine. The decorative lines on the back did not show up well, or in every place. I think the wood warped, and the laser could not focus. Aside from the invisible decoration, this has been awesome. I enjoy carrying this metal-free binder with me because it will not scratch anything, is lightweight, and holds my paper neatly.
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| Wood-backed notebook |
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Completed projects from year 11
Completed projects from year 12
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
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2026-02-25
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