What kind of equipment do you need to trim cards?

Rooftop · 11-19-2019, 07:57 PM

Just curious. Appears there are quite a few that do it. Can’t be some high priced paper cutter, can it?

TheHeel · 11-19-2019, 07:58 PM

Watching...with popcorn

TFP · 11-19-2019, 08:00 PM

They’re hard to find, but all you need is a Hattori Hanzo sword.

marterburn · 11-19-2019, 08:00 PM

I use sandpaper.

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dherm360 · 11-19-2019, 08:01 PM

Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course.
It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads, and I'm gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone.

pewe · 11-19-2019, 08:01 PM

Safety scissors... keeps the child labor within OSHA compliance

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pewe · 11-19-2019, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by marterburn

I use sandpaper.

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That’s just the surface work, though

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LALeakers · 11-19-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooftop

Just curious.

mmhmmm

bavariancream · 11-19-2019, 08:02 PM

I have actually wondered same and know answers are likely easily discovered via Google, but never cared to research for obvious reasons (honesty). I would assume some kind of laser cut would leave the cleanest edge..? What a state of affairs.

marterburn · 11-19-2019, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bavariancream

I have actually wondered same and know answers are likely easily discovered via Google, but never cared to research for obvious reasons (honesty). I would assume some kind of laser cut would leave the cleanest edge..? What a state of affairs.

Laser whip? A la Johnny Mnemonic?

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Cubsfan2011 · 11-19-2019, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dherm360

Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course.
It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads, and I'm gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone.

No, make that Quaker State

BOOMER7 · 11-19-2019, 08:07 PM

What kind of name is Poon?

pete2345 · 11-19-2019, 08:10 PM

A bunsen burner and steel toe boots don't forget safety glasses and a life vest.

ThoseBackPages · 11-19-2019, 08:11 PM

LVDan · 11-19-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dherm360

Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course.
It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads, and I'm gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone.

Made my day man, thanks

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LVDan · 11-19-2019, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOMER7

What kind of name is Poon?

Comanche Indian

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LVDan · 11-19-2019, 08:14 PM

Gotta be more clear. Are you looking to go full on Moser trimming or just a Card Dr?

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mcwildcats · 11-19-2019, 08:25 PM

What's next OP? A thread titled: 'How the heck do they re-seal boxes?'?

JrFinest · 11-19-2019, 08:33 PM

Judging by some of the cards I've seen in slabs.... A pair of scissors should do the trick. lol.

BabaORiley · 11-19-2019, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dherm360

Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course.
It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads, and I'm gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone.

Well played.

But better make that Quaker State...

callou2131 · 11-19-2019, 08:39 PM

There is actually a device known as a Calculus bridge that many use. You can google it, hit images and see what it is.

base set · 11-19-2019, 08:48 PM

I thought Chuck Norris just looked at the cards and BAM! PSA 10. Don't get Chuck upset though, or it's PSA 9 for you.

DaryanLenz · 11-19-2019, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by callou2131

There is actually a device known as a Calculus bridge that many use. You can google it, hit images and see what it is.

I couldn’t resist

towerymt · 11-19-2019, 08:54 PM

Scissors. I cut this free hand with scissors at my desk at work. Coworker friend who collects couldnt pick out the trimmed card, nor which edge was trimmed once I told him which card.

PSA hasnt a chance fighting technology like this

pewe · 11-19-2019, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DaryanLenz

I couldn’t resist

He must be an evil dentist

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11-19-2019, 07:57 PM	#1
Rooftop Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 3,556	What kind of equipment do you need to trim cards? Just curious. Appears there are quite a few that do it. Can’t be some high priced paper cutter, can it?

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LVDan Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 17,643	Gotta be more clear. Are you looking to go full on Moser trimming or just a Card Dr? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ So we cheated and we lied and we tested. And we never failed to fail; it was the easiest thing to do.

11-19-2019, 08:00 PM	#3
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marterburn Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Milwaukee area Posts: 4,719 burnmax12 burnmax12	I use sandpaper. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

11-19-2019, 08:01 PM	#5
dherm360 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wisconsin Posts: 5,427 archie44 dherm360	Awww, come on guys, it's so simple maybe you need a refresher course. It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads, and I'm gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone.

11-19-2019, 08:01 PM	#6
pewe Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 26,643	Safety scissors... keeps the child labor within OSHA compliance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-19-2019, 08:02 PM	#9
bavariancream Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 1,663 bavariancream	I have actually wondered same and know answers are likely easily discovered via Google, but never cared to research for obvious reasons (honesty). I would assume some kind of laser cut would leave the cleanest edge..? What a state of affairs.

11-19-2019, 08:10 PM	#13
pete2345 Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Birthplace of Michael Jordan home of biggie smalls! Posts: 4,125	A bunsen burner and steel toe boots don't forget safety glasses and a life vest.

11-19-2019, 08:25 PM	#18
mcwildcats Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Big Blue Nation Posts: 5,255	What's next OP? A thread titled: 'How the heck do they re-seal boxes?'?

11-19-2019, 08:33 PM	#19
JrFinest Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,117 jrfinest_cards	Judging by some of the cards I've seen in slabs.... A pair of scissors should do the trick. lol.

11-19-2019, 08:39 PM	#21
callou2131 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Centreville, Md Posts: 8,484	There is actually a device known as a Calculus bridge that many use. You can google it, hit images and see what it is. __________________ Sent using US Airways Wifi

11-19-2019, 08:48 PM	#22
base set Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NW Michigan Posts: 9,567	I thought Chuck Norris just looked at the cards and BAM! PSA 10. Don't get Chuck upset though, or it's PSA 9 for you.

11-19-2019, 08:54 PM	#24
towerymt Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: VA Posts: 8,882	Scissors. I cut this free hand with scissors at my desk at work. Coworker friend who collects couldnt pick out the trimmed card, nor which edge was trimmed once I told him which card. PSA hasnt a chance fighting technology like this __________________ In search of... 2018 Topps Chrome Update Max Scherzer #HMT77: Superfractor 2019 Topps Update Carter Kieboom #US109: Platinum Last edited by towerymt; 01-22-2021 at 01:12 PM.