+colliesoftheborder Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I recently ordered 15 lock and locks, 5 of which were definitely on the smaller end. I squeeze full mini notebooks into the other 10, but short of cutting out paper and stapling it for the log, what should I do? Are there any notebooks that are smaler than the average one found? If so links are appreciated. Thanks COTB Quote Link to comment
+Gitchee-Gummee Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 What most do is cut the book in half -- stapling the bottom half together (if your stapler can handle that) for another cache. Otherwise, use a long roll of paper, similar to that in a micro. If you have spiral bound logbooks (top spiral), cut them top to bottom, wirecutters for the spiral wire, same thing for edge bound, just cut across, then wire snip. Unless somebody would say otherwise, I wouldn't cut a sewn book. Quote Link to comment
+Sol seaker Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 At the local party store I found these very small log books that are very inexpensive (25 cents each) that fit very well in a small lock and lock. They have enough pages to last quite a while. If you want to go even longer without cache maintenance, then put in two books at that price. Quote Link to comment
+secretagentbill Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Would the little log books from Groundspeak fit? (although pricey) http://shop.Groundspeak.com/productDetail....p;ProductID=139 Or, look in the stationary aisle at Walmart (or other store) to see if they have tiny notebooks or notepads. If all else fails, cut down a notebook to size or just staple some papers together. Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 At the local party store I found these very small log books that are very inexpensive (25 cents each) that fit very well in a small lock and lock. They have enough pages to last quite a while. If you want to go even longer without cache maintenance, then put in two books at that price. I buy mine at the party store too. Packs of 12 for $2.50 or so. If you don't have a party store in your area this site sells them cheap. Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I've used my bandsaw to cut a larger spiral-bound notepad down, so it would fit in a container with a smaller opening. Quote Link to comment
+tekkguy Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 It's funny that I clicked on this topic just now, because I just finished cutting a top-bound spiral pad straight down the middle to fit a piece of it into a match holder. I've actually got a a 60-page log book in this match holder now. Quote Link to comment
+Gitchee-Gummee Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 At the local party store I found these very small log books that are very inexpensive (25 cents each) that fit very well in a small lock and lock. They have enough pages to last quite a while. If you want to go even longer without cache maintenance, then put in two books at that price. I buy mine at the party store too. Packs of 12 for $2.50 or so. If you don't have a party store in your area this site sells them cheap. Ha, gotcha now. I thought you meant the local stop-n-rob liquor store. You mean a party supply store. Duhhhhhh! Please 'scuse me, I am ancient and slow, sometimes. Quote Link to comment
+brslk Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I just let my wife wash the notebooks. I know it works with my sweaters? (hope she doesn't read this ) Quote Link to comment
+Qbar Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I just let my wife wash the notebooks. I know it works with my sweaters? (hope she doesn't read this ) you're living dangerously buddy, but it was funny! (My husband no longer lets ( ) me do his laundry hmmm.... Quote Link to comment
+mcgillz Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 At the local party store I found these very small log books that are very inexpensive (25 cents each) that fit very well in a small lock and lock. They have enough pages to last quite a while. If you want to go even longer without cache maintenance, then put in two books at that price. I buy mine at the party store too. Packs of 12 for $2.50 or so. If you don't have a party store in your area this site sells them cheap. Yes they have Christmas theme 2" x 2" 25 page notebooks for $4.99 and............$6.99+ for shipping! Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I've used my bandsaw to cut a larger spiral-bound notepad down, so it would fit in a container with a smaller opening. I just use my kid's sissors and cut 20 or pages at a time unitl I hack my way through the larger notebook. I get them at Sam's Club for something like $3.80 for a pack of 12. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I just use scissors. Quote Link to comment
+bittsen Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I use a Challenge Titan 265 - 26" hydraulic paper cutter Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I use a Challenge Titan 265 - 26" hydraulic paper cutter Cool.. that should pay for itself in about 50,000 logbooks An alternative to cutting up larger notebooks is to fold a letter sheet into a zine. http://geocacher-u.com/content/view/80/54/ Obviously nowhere near as many pages, so don't use it if you expect lots of visitors and it is not easy for you to get to. Quote Link to comment
+bittsen Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I use a Challenge Titan 265 - 26" hydraulic paper cutter Cool.. that should pay for itself in about 50,000 logbooks An alternative to cutting up larger notebooks is to fold a letter sheet into a zine. http://geocacher-u.com/content/view/80/54/ Obviously nowhere near as many pages, so don't use it if you expect lots of visitors and it is not easy for you to get to. Well, it's already paid for so why not use it? I just have to cut the wire with wirecutters first because it's over $25 to sharpen the blade. I suppose I could throw some paper into the folder though, just as easy. Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Well, it's already paid for so why not use it? You really have access to one of those? Nice! Thought you were just kidding. Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Yes they have Christmas theme 2" x 2" 25 page notebooks for $4.99 and............$6.99+ for shipping! They have other design too. And free shipping on orders of $49 or more. Which means... 480 notebooks for $50. You'll be that much closer to King Boreas in # of hides. They have all sorts of things that could be interesting as cache swag as well. Quote Link to comment
+bittsen Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Well, it's already paid for so why not use it? You really have access to one of those? Nice! Thought you were just kidding. No, I wasn't kidding. I own it along with a couple printing presses and the folder. I lease them to a print shop so any time I need to use them, they are set up and ready to go. Quote Link to comment
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