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Non Tool Forum => Gadget Freak and EDC Forum => Topic started by: gerleatherberman on November 26, 2018, 05:06:23 AM

Title: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 26, 2018, 05:06:23 AM: I am not a collector of paperweights, but I buy them if they are attractive and cheap. Over the years I have accumulated about 30 of them. These photos show some of the cooler ones.
Are you a paperweight fan? Glass, acrylic, novelty, etc?
Please post photos of any paperweights you have! :)

Two Millefiori weights.
(http://imgur.com/su1WtFD.jpg)
Misc art glass.
(http://imgur.com/xvqiqGG.jpg)
Misc art glass.
(http://imgur.com/8uqIPVS.jpg)
Floral art glass.
(http://imgur.com/e8JBq0J.jpg)
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 26, 2018, 05:33:43 AM: Some animals.
(http://imgur.com/jCGGXnw.jpg)
Some novelties.
(http://imgur.com/Fx6b1Ec.jpg)
Misc glass.
(http://imgur.com/jtk3ZJK.jpg)
Some fruit.
(http://imgur.com/T67EkDj.jpg)
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: Yadda on November 26, 2018, 07:52:00 AM: Neat collection!

Since the wide dissemination of air conditioning hand electric files the need for paperweights has almost disappeared.

I liked using 3/4 inch drive sockets. Nice conversation pieces for shade tree or occasional mechanic that rarely ran across that size. I had a couple at one time.
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 26, 2018, 08:21:35 AM: Thank you, Yadda! :cheers:

Yeah man. Those 3/4" drive jumbo sockets are cool(I think I have a 1 3/4" somewhere). Those and engine parts. When I was younger, I enjoyed using a piston from a Briggs & Stratton J block Horizontal shaft small motor.
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: ddogu on November 26, 2018, 10:02:14 AM: Any heavy item can be a paper weight? "Heavy" meaning, maybe 250-350 grams or heavier?.. :think:
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 26, 2018, 10:58:29 AM: Well, technically, I meant items specifically designed and manufactured for the purpose of keeping your paper from blowing/falling/sliding off of a surface. :ahhh
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: Yadda on November 26, 2018, 01:47:15 PM: Quote from: ddogu on November 26, 2018, 10:02:14 AM
Any heavy item can be a paper weight? "Heavy" meaning, maybe 250-350 grams or heavier?.. :think:

Considering paper rarely blows off of your desk anymore the weight restrictions are now up for debate.... :D
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: ReamerPunch on November 26, 2018, 02:21:23 PM: I've got a few.
This one has a light built into it. :facepalm:
(http://i.imgur.com/ujFKmul.jpg)
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 26, 2018, 02:28:57 PM: Ahahaha, RP! :rofl:

We don't collect multitools or SAKs at all! We just have a bunch of technically and mechanically cool paperweights that can be used to fix stuff. Mind blown! We're living a lie! :ahhh
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: ReamerPunch on November 26, 2018, 03:14:00 PM: It really is a feature MT manufacturers do not advertise. Who has not used a multi-tool just as a solid brick of steel, to keep papers from being blown away by the wind?
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 26, 2018, 03:23:52 PM: :like: :iagree:

The Surge, WorkPro HD, FreeHand, Gun Tool Max, Roxon S801, etc. Make great paper security devices. :cheers:
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: ThePeacent on November 26, 2018, 09:08:24 PM: good thing is having them as paperweights all around the house you'll always have a gripping, cutting, prying and useful tool around at hand :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 26, 2018, 09:24:24 PM: :iagree:

Though, I must admit, I've used a paperweight to drive a tack into the drywall in my bedroom. :rofl:
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: Smashie on November 26, 2018, 10:47:36 PM: Yeah I am, I've got a few Caithness ones, needs to dig them out and put them on display
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 27, 2018, 12:09:58 AM: Quote from: Smashie on November 26, 2018, 10:47:36 PM
Yeah I am, I've got a few Caithness ones, needs to dig them out and put them on display
:like:
Would like to see them, when you get around to digging them out, Smashie. :)
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 27, 2018, 03:00:31 AM: Got out my homemade light box for paperweights tonight. Here are four of them on the 100Lumen LED lightbox.

(http://imgur.com/6JpVb4Y.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/6LnCekf.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/a8ncnhv.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/KJ9kzvn.jpg)
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on November 30, 2018, 08:38:31 AM: Got thaaaaa whooooleee wiide woruld in my hands. Blah blah. I got three whole world on my table.
Inlay globe paperweights.
(http://i.imgur.com/NVAi6sb.jpg)
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 01, 2018, 07:01:42 AM: Some more dark shots I took of paperweights. :)

(http://imgur.com/UXrZgPM.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/Um6iKA6.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/kF1cHwZ.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/A26c9SL.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/KH5JzyT.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/nC9Vepq.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/11K3J6d.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/oseUYKH.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/nBw134z.jpg)
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gustophersmob on December 02, 2018, 03:01:10 AM: Those are very cool! :like:
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 02, 2018, 04:18:57 AM: Thank you, gustophersmob! :cheers:
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: Smashie on December 02, 2018, 02:26:53 PM: Looking good gustophersmob

Right I've looked for mine and it would appear that my ex-wife has them, so I've got no idea when I'll get them back.
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: Chako on December 02, 2018, 09:55:56 PM: Nice photos of nice paperweights. :salute:
Title: Re: Paperweights. Anyone else a fan?
Post by: gerleatherberman on December 03, 2018, 03:22:32 AM: Sorry to hear that, Smashie! Hopefully you'll get them back at some point. :ahhh

Quote from: Chako on December 02, 2018, 09:55:56 PM
Nice photos of nice paperweights. :salute:

Thank you very much, Chako! :cheers: