Protect full size plans?

[thenated0g]

I just got some full size plans printed out. I'm not doing a balsa build but figured this was probably where the most experience with full size plans (that don't get chopped up) would be. So does anybody protect there full size plans in any way? They are not super expensive but would like to keep them in good shape. Was thinking i could use my 5mil iron on laminate for *gasp* what it was actually made for.

 

[foamtest]

I used to roll mine up and store them that way but they are a hassle to use them again, I have now begun to fold them since it is easier to get out a crease than an entire warped piece of paper, in my mind that is. If you have some giant folders to store them flat that would be ideal.

 

[thenated0g]

Thanks for the reply, i didnt explain it well, i meant how to protect it while on the workbench and working on top of it.

 

[Joker 53150]

Depending on what I'm building I'll sometimes lay down some plastic wrap where glue will be applied. Occasionally I'll just build right over the paper and take a little more time to be sure not to get excess on the paper, it kind of depends on what I'm building and what kind of mood I'm in.

 

[SlingShot]

We always covered the plans with waxed paper if we were going to build on top of the plans.

 

[foamtest]

Thanks for the reply, i didnt explain it well, i meant how to protect it while on the workbench and working on top of it.

Ah I misread it, I guess that's what happens after some state tests in combination with calculus and physics

 

[ThatsALotOfPlanes]

Ah I misread it, I guess that's what happens after some state tests in combination with calculus and physics

Man I have enough trouble with Algebra II! Can't wait for calculus and physics

 

[PsyBorg]

Ah I misread it, I guess that's what happens after some state tests in combination with calculus and physics

HEY!!! NO MATHS ON WEEKENDS!

You know the rules.

 

[Timmy P]

I usually trace all my templates one by one. Put them away and then start building. I would not recommend working ontop of your plans if you want to preserve them.

 

[Michael9865]

Wax paper works well for me.

 

[foamtest]

HEY!!! NO MATHS ON WEEKENDS!

You know the rules.

I will make sure to show this to my calc teacher the next time she assigns 50 problems over the weekend. (I am not kidding about the number either, we got 1-93 for homework today!)

 

[thenated0g]

Thanks for the comments. I got some of the "wax paper"...whatever costco calls it anyways and it works really well. I had seen it used in builds but never in person. Its really easy to see thru. I even used some to trace a template.