Help with T3 and other oversive issues

[GRock]

Greetings,

I am in search of a bit of information on some oversized cards. I don't currently collect any of these, so I thought I would inquire here as I'm certain this would be the best chance at getting correct info.

I specifically need to know the thickness of a T3,4,5, E125 or really any other issue that would be slabbed in a "oversize" grading holder. If anyone has one of these issues and the means (micrometers or calipers) and would provide me with the actual card thickness (within .010" or 1/4 mm) I would be forever in your debt.

Thank you in advance, Rob

[Zach Wheat]

My digital calipers indicate my T3 Lobert ranges from 0.53/0.54/0.55/0.55mm measured from each side.

several other random measurements around the card fell in the same range, but gave a max of 0.56mm.

Z Wheat

[GRock]

They aren't as thick as I would have guessed. I am researching for improvments to a holder for these issues.

Thank you very much for taking the time to help out.

Rob

[drcy]

And of the real cabinet cards, like the N173 Old Judges and T5 Pinkertons will be thicker than the T3s. The T3s are just a print, while the true cabinets have a a photo print pasted to a heavier cardboard backing and thus can be much thicker.

If you want some measurements of general cabinet cards and CDVs, I could provide you that-- but I don't own any T5s, N173s, T3s or such.

[GRock]

Originally Posted by drcy

And of the real cabinet cards, like the N173 Old Judges and T5 Pinkertons will be thicker than the T3s. The T3s are just a print, while the true cabinets have a a photo print pasted to a heavier cardboard backing and thus can be much thicker.

If you want some measurements of general cabinet cards and CDVs, I could provide you that-- but I don't own any T5s, N173s, T3s or such.

I would absolutely be interested in the measurements. If you would prefer you can private message your findings or post them here.

Thank you for the info and your offer to help!

Rob

[CW]

Originally Posted by GRock

I am researching for improvments to a holder for these issues.

Please tell me you're doing this research for SGC, PLEASE!!!

I've been waiting patiently for nearly a year now for SGC to improve their cabinet-sized holders (I have a couple T3s that currently slide around in the slab).

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by CW

Please tell me you're doing this research for SGC, PLEASE!!!

I've been waiting patiently for nearly a year now for SGC to improve their cabinet-sized holders (I have a couple T3s that currently slide around in the slab).

Chuck,

My thoughts as well!

Z Wheat

[drcy]

Oops I forgot about this thread. I just measured three random but standard 1890s-early 1900s and the measured 64mm with one 63mm. Just a test.

[GRock]

Thank you for reporting your findings.

Rob