E Gerber Full Back Flaking 1 1

[Jim Stienbarger]

Has anyone ever noticed flaking from their Full Backs?  I see them at the top of the board where I tape my mylar flap over. Could I be taping the flap over the edge of the board too tight?

Edited May 26, 2021 by Jim Stienbarger
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[theCapraAegagrus]

I have not seen this on E. Gerber boards before.

[Chas-71]

I stopped taping my books shut quite a few years ago - as long as I fold the flap down and the books are packed in the box properly - it’s just as nice and then I don’t have the tape residue on all of the bags. Might be something to consider. 

[Jim Stienbarger]

Thanks. I'll try the no tape. That sounds like a good idea.

[Arkham]

On 5/27/2021 at 5:07 PM, Chas-71 said:

I stopped taping my books shut quite a few years ago - as long as I fold the flap down and the books are packed in the box properly - it’s just as nice and then I don’t have the tape residue on all of the bags. Might be something to consider. 

Chas - do you mind sharing your technique for keeping the books tight enough in a short/long box that isn’t full? Say half full boxes? 

[Mr.Fantastic]

I've actually noticed a bit of flaking on new boards. Not as bad as the OP's original pic, but a slight flaking on the edge.

[Randall Dowling]

On 5/26/2021 at 3:42 AM, Jim Stienbarger said:

Has anyone ever noticed flaking from their Full Backs?  I see them at the top of the board where I tape my mylar flap over. Could I be taping the flap over the edge of the board too tight?

This is most likely from when they were originally trimmed.  A dull blade will do this.

[Randall Dowling]

On 5/27/2021 at 4:34 PM, Jim Stienbarger said:

Thanks. I'll try the no tape. That sounds like a good idea.

These are even better.

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