Hey, pennant guys

[thetahat]

I also display the variations of Phillies cap pennants together, the gray being the rarest. There might be thirty different ones if you figure in the different cap styles.

[bocca001]

I didn't know that you had a 1980s/1990s wall, Greg

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by bocca001

I didn't know that you had a 1980s/1990s wall, Greg

Only a few and I used them because they were cheap, they are actually on the wall of a pantry underneath stairs and I cut them so that the doors can open. A little cheesy but I wanted no paneling left unused!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[thetahat]

My use of heavy but soft clear vinyl for making custom size holders failed. The tape didn’t stick well and they sagged over time. So I have been replacing them with rectangular holders which are rigid on the edges and the tape sticks better on the open end. Used extra large poster toploaders for the oversized pennants here … these work much better

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by thetahat

My use of heavy but soft clear vinyl for making custom size holders failed. The tape didn’t stick well and they sagged over time. So I have been replacing them with rectangular holders which are rigid on the edges and the tape sticks better on the open end. Used extra large poster toploaders for the oversized pennants here … these work much better

Can you show us a close-up shot of how you cut the toploaders and tape them? Do you cut the rectangular rigid toploaders with a scissors, blade, or something else to get it triangular? I can never get a straight cut.

I have an idea of what you're describing, but a close-up visual would really help.

Thanks!

[rlevy]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Can you show us a close-up shot of how you cut the toploaders and tape them? Do you cut the rectangular rigid toploaders with a scissors, blade, or something else to get it triangular? I can never get a straight cut.

I have an idea of what you're describing, but a close-up visual would really help.

Thanks!

Mark, I have cut down regular rigid pennant holders for 3/4 size pennants, using a mat cutter to get a straight edge.

Rick

[thetahat]

Okay I did a couple this morning. Disclaimer: these still may look a bit cheesy but remember, I'm more interested in quantity displayed, and frames take up too much room on the wall. This is about the best I can do.

First pic is my initial attempt to use thick but soft vinyl. I ordered a roll from a marine warehouse. There was no binding on either edge so it had to be taped all the way around, the tape didn't stick well, and the lack of rigidity left a lot of glare from the "waves" on the surface.

So I tried the toploaders which works much better. First I bought a pack of photo-sized loaders for making holders for the minis. That worked extremely well. Then I bought 7 or 8 of the largest size for the oversized pennants. I can make two holders out of these. I tried using an Exacto knife but even with a long straight edge had trouble keeping it straight. I marked off the corners for custom fit and drew lines with a dry erase marker and carefully used scissors, cutting though both sides simultaneously. Each holder has a sealed ridge on the bottom, which is where I want it because of gravity. Before taping I put a few staples along the top end because I don't want the pennant to ever come in contact with the tape - this is just precaution. Then I use clear packing tape to seal the top edge. This is where some imperfections are apparent, I can never quite keep the tape from wrinkling in spots. But unless you are up very close you really cant see it. Maybe there's a better tape to use, I'd like to know.

Now I taped them shut with the pennant inside, so its a snug fit. I don't think this will make for easy removal like with ordinary holders without removing and replacing the staples and tape.

I still have some "edge" left over to use on my minis, for these I use a paper cutter and scotch tape, I just about have the gaps in the wall filled in with them. Please shoot me if I think about filling in the tiny spaces with BF3s ... I think I need to stop!

So these poster toploaders were $130 for 6 including shipping, so its about $11 for each holder. When I buy a pack of the photo toploaders for the minis it comes out to about $1 apiece.

[thetahat]

Side note about the Athletics elephant pennant. I won this in a Heritage auction, it was described having a label with manufacturer name that wasn't legible. It turns out it is Gimbels, which was Philly's oldest department store (1887-1987). (My pic obviously isn’t the best)

[thetahat]

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[ooo-ribay]

I really have no idea what you’re talking about,.Greg, but this is what we do…we adapt!

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by thetahat

I also display the variations of Phillies cap pennants together, the gray being the rarest. There might be thirty different ones if you figure in the different cap styles.

Not my Team but that is a great wall