Map Boards

[madhopper50]

How do people store the map boards that come with each game?  Leave them folded up inside the game pouches?  The problem with this that constant folding/unfolding of the map causes creases and tears.  Use plexiglass?  This option is expensive and plexiglass doesn't come in 11x17 size.  Just purchased at OfficeMax, ($10/10 package), clear 11x17 document protectors.  Two maps back-to-back fit in each pouch and makes it easier to keep the maps flat.  Another option, sinch the pouched come folded, is to store the maps in a 3-ring binder with the maps folded in half.  

[Narmer]

I've always just left them folded because I like everything compact. But you're right, it can eventually lead to them wearing out and unless they are well used they almost never lay flat. I really like your idea of the document protectors. Do they come in the 3-ring binder style? Because if you can get an 11x17 binder you could have the best of both worlds.

[madhopper50]

Mar 8, 2023 14:22:40 GMT -5 Narmer said:

I've always just left them folded because I like everything compact. But you're right, it can eventually lead to them wearing out and unless they are well used they almost never lay flat. I really like your idea of the document protectors. Do they come in the 3-ring binder style? Because if you can get an 11x17 binder you could have the best of both worlds.

Yes they come in the 3-ring binder style (3 holes on one side with the top 17" open).  They are like the regular 8.5x11 3-ring binder protectors, the 11x17 just come folded into the 8.5x11 packaging.  I prefer to leave them flat 11x17.

[Narmer]

Mar 8, 2023 15:13:42 GMT -5 madhopper50 said:

Mar 8, 2023 14:22:40 GMT -5 Narmer said:

I've always just left them folded because I like everything compact. But you're right, it can eventually lead to them wearing out and unless they are well used they almost never lay flat. I really like your idea of the document protectors. Do they come in the 3-ring binder style? Because if you can get an 11x17 binder you could have the best of both worlds.

Yes they come in the 3-ring binder style (3 holes on one side with the top 17" open).  They are like the regular 8.5x11 3-ring binder protectors, the 11x17 just come folded into the 8.5x11 packaging.  I prefer to leave them flat 11x17.

Just to make sure we're on the same page I was thinking of something like this:



And this:



Flat ones like this and an 11x17 binder would work really well I think.  Even if the sheet protectors started folded they might flatten out.

[madhopper50]

That binder looks great! The sheets do flatten out.


Some of my maps in the 11x17 clear protecters.