I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first attempt
was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
>
> Anyone got ideas? =A0I'm not married to cork as a material.
I think you can lay some cork over rigid foam insulation (also know as
insulated sheeting). It is usually really thick but they have thinner
versions too. I think it comes stand alone (just foam) and bonded to
ply. Just look for some thinner stuff because the typical is at least
an inch thick but it comes thinner.
In article <[email protected]>, Scott
Zrubek <[email protected]> wrote:
> I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first attempt
> was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
> don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
> couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
>
> Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
Drywall with cork over top.
Scott Zrubek wrote:
> I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first attempt
> was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
> don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
> couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
>
> Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
In australia we have something called Caneite, google it and see if you
have similar.
"Scott Zrubek" wrote:
> I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first
> attempt
> was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
> don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
> couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
>
> Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
Throw a picture frame around a piece of homasote board.
I had one for years.
Lew
Scott Zrubek wrote:
> I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first
> attempt was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The
> thumbtacks don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox
> today and couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
>
> Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
1. homosote
2. foam core (art store or framer, various thicknesses)
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On Feb 5, 12:45=A0pm, Scott Zrubek <[email protected]> wrote:
> =A0Scott Zrubek <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> > > On 1/31/2011 6:05 PM, Scott Zrubek wrote:
> > > > I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> > > > trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. =A0My first =
attempt
> > > > was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. =A0The thumbta=
cks
> > > > don't stick into the hardboard. =A0I went around the BigBox today a=
nd
> > > > couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
>
> > > > Anyone got ideas? =A0I'm not married to cork as a material.
>
>
> They make a couple of nice, specific products: Nova Cork and a Burlap
> board. =A0Both of which run about $150/sheet. =A0If they have to special
> order one board from Dallas, shipping is about $170.
>
> I hope someone in town carries it, or I'll just try plain old homasote.
If you already have the cork and you want to go cheap and easy - rigid
insulation. The cork is doing the work and holding the thumbtacks.
The rigid is just something to keep it flat.
If you don't have the cork it would be cheaper and easier just to buy
a bulletin board. A 3' x 2' board framed in wood or aluminum can be
had for $20. Last week I bought a 2' x 4' roll of 4 mm cork and it
was $16 with tax.
R
That's easy.
Pickup homosote.
On 1/31/2011 6:05 PM, Scott Zrubek wrote:
> I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first attempt
> was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
> don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
> couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
>
> Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
That's easy.
Pickup homosote.
On 1/31/2011 6:05 PM, Scott Zrubek wrote:
> I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first attempt
> was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
> don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
> couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
>
> Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
"Scott Zrubek" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first attempt
> was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
> don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
> couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
>
> Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
I have always used Celotex and covered it with cloth. Does the job. WW
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
>
> I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first attempt
> was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
> don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
> couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
>
> Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
Cork floor tiles. Stick 'em to whatever. They're thick enough that a
tack will go full length into the cork without hitting the substrate.
Should be 3-4 bucks a pop if you can find them.
"Scott Zrubek" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first attempt
> was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
> don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
> couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
>
> Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
3/16" thick cork is for appearances. You need cork at least as thick as
your fastener is long.
I don't know what size you're after. Ceiling tile with a fabric
cover works quite well and costs nothing to $4 depending on your
resources.
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"RicodJour" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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On Feb 5, 12:45 pm, Scott Zrubek <[email protected]> wrote:
> Scott Zrubek <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> > > On 1/31/2011 6:05 PM, Scott Zrubek wrote:
> > > > I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube,
> > > > but having
> > > > trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My
> > > > first attempt
> > > > was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The
> > > > thumbtacks
> > > > don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox
> > > > today and
> > > > couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
>
> > > > Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
>
>
> They make a couple of nice, specific products: Nova Cork and a
> Burlap
> board. Both of which run about $150/sheet. If they have to
> special
> order one board from Dallas, shipping is about $170.
>
> I hope someone in town carries it, or I'll just try plain old
> homasote.
If you already have the cork and you want to go cheap and easy -
rigid
insulation. The cork is doing the work and holding the
thumbtacks.
The rigid is just something to keep it flat.
If you don't have the cork it would be cheaper and easier just to
buy
a bulletin board. A 3' x 2' board framed in wood or aluminum can
be
had for $20. Last week I bought a 2' x 4' roll of 4 mm cork and
it
was $16 with tax.
R
Homosote board.
Ask the model train people. It can come with cork sheeting over it already.
Just cut and protect the edges with a frame or against a wall.
"Scott Zrubek" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first attempt
was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
In article <[email protected]>,
Scott Zrubek <[email protected]> wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> tiredofspam <nospam.nospam.com> wrote:
>
> > That's easy.
> > Pickup homosote.
> >
> > On 1/31/2011 6:05 PM, Scott Zrubek wrote:
> > > I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> > > trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first attempt
> > > was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
> > > don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
> > > couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
> > >
> > > Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
>
> Aha! Thanks!
Now to find someone who carries it in town.
They make a couple of nice, specific products: Nova Cork and a Burlap
board. Both of which run about $150/sheet. If they have to special
order one board from Dallas, shipping is about $170.
I hope someone in town carries it, or I'll just try plain old homasote.
In article <[email protected]>,
tiredofspam <nospam.nospam.com> wrote:
> That's easy.
> Pickup homosote.
>
> On 1/31/2011 6:05 PM, Scott Zrubek wrote:
> > I'm trying to create a cork bulletin board for my cube, but having
> > trouble with ideas for the solid backing for the cork. My first attempt
> > was to have two layers of 3/16" cork over hardboard. The thumbtacks
> > don't stick into the hardboard. I went around the BigBox today and
> > couldn't find any materials that would accept a thumbtack.
> >
> > Anyone got ideas? I'm not married to cork as a material.
Aha! Thanks!