How to make acetate cards flat. (3 Viewers)

[maxim_666666]

I didn’t notice anything like that. I was worried about it too, but it seems that the paint hasn’t been affected in any way. The cards just get small white dots on the face during play, but that’s normal and to be expected. It’s regular wear and tear from use. The same thing happened with any plastic cards I’ve had before.

Actually, no! I did have Chinese cards (a copy of Japanese Angels), and the paint would smudge right before your eyes! Just like the color transfer on Paulson chips.

 

[SwissChip]

Cool!!!
@SwissChip
Did you use flat plates?

No, slightly curved ones to give that extra back-bend.

Hmmmm okay Im interested. No color transfer or anything?

Nothing at all.
At least for Modiano products.

They feel better than new.
It seems 10min wellness spa bring them back to life!

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

No, slightly curved ones to give that extra back-bend.

Nothing at all.
At least for Modiano products.

They feel better than new.
It seems 10min wellness spa bring them back to life!

I'm very interested, thanks for your knowledge.

 

[SwissChip]

I'm very interested, thanks for your knowledge.

I used 1.5mm (.06“) plates, wich is more than enough and easier to bend when larger.
1mm (.04“) would be perfect to keep all a bit smaller.

They don‘t ‚click flip’ anymore when you bend them.
Extremly nice to shuffle.
If you are a dealer, you will appreciate shuffle such cards a couple hours!

 

[DoubleEagle]

Take a piece of aluminum and cut it into a shape that fits, bending it to match the curve of the cards (1–1.5 mm).

How did you bend the aluminum plates?

 

[maxim_666666]

How did you bend the aluminum plates?

If they are thin (about 0.5 mm), you can simply do it by hand. I once had plates 1 mm thick (I bought them by mistake), and it was very difficult. I tried using the edge of a table, but that was a mistake. The plates bent at too sharp an angle. I made a second set of plates and used a thick rolled towel instead. I rolled up a towel, placed it on the floor, put the plates on top, and pressed down on the edges. I try to work out occasionally, and my weight is 95 kg.

 

[Northern Paladin]

How did you bend the aluminum plates?

If they are thin (about 0.5 mm), you can simply do it by hand. I once had plates 1 mm thick (I bought them by mistake), and it was very difficult. I tried using the edge of a table, but that was a mistake. The plates bent at too sharp an angle. I made a second set of plates and used a thick rolled towel instead. I rolled up a towel, placed it on the floor, put the plates on top, and pressed down on the edges. I try to work out occasionally, and my weight is 95 kg.

The reverse should also work:
Exert pressure on the plate positioned between two thin objects.

 

[maxim_666666]

The reverse should also work:
Exert pressure on the plate positioned between two thin objects.

I don't understand...

 

[Northern Paladin]

I don't understand...

A picture worth a thousand words.

You proposed this:

I was thinking about this:

 

[SwissChip]

The padded edge of a table do the job.
Even with 1.5mm
Just a slight bend - not create an angle!

 

[SwissChip]

If they are thin (about 0.5 mm), you can simply do it by hand. I once had plates 1 mm thick (I bought them by mistake), and it was very difficult. I tried using the edge of a table, but that was a mistake. The plates bent at too sharp an angle. I made a second set of plates and used a thick rolled towel instead. I rolled up a towel, placed it on the floor, put the plates on top, and pressed down on the edges. I try to work out occasionally, and my weight is 95 kg.

It‘s easier to bend even when the piece is longer.
My plate was 12cm x 100cm
Bend before, then cut.

 

[GeeOhVee]

So, OP, if you're interested, I've got numerous setups of used bridge casino kem setups (from the late 80's), with varying degrees and directions of bend. Here's pics of one setup, each deck bowing different directions. I'll send you a setup free of charge, and pay the shipping, if you post your results here.

 

[SwissChip]

While this technique works perfectly fine for Modiano acetates, you can not applicate 100% to KEM…

They are way more ‚delicate‘ and it seems they bend in the palm of your hand…
Fragile is not the right term, they seem super durable, but they behave a bit like hair.
It curls in humid environment…

Would like to hear @maxim_666666 opinion!

Maybe press them for a couple days(?) after the treatment do the trick…

 

[Kid_Eastwood]

I did some experiment on KEM some time ago.
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/flattening-warped-kems.29855/page-3#post-1854394

 

[surfik]

I thik its time for card refurbishment services to step in....Love the hack tho!

 

[SwissChip]

Note to myself : never buy Kem cards again.

Sadly this may be the best advice.

 

[maxim_666666]

Sadly this may be the best advice.

It’s really sad that such popular cards are so expensive and so poorly made. Are they the same quality in casinos?

 

[maxim_666666]

So, OP, if you're interested, I've got numerous setups of used bridge casino kem setups (from the late 80's), with varying degrees and directions of bend. Here's pics of one setup, each deck bowing different directions. I'll send you a setup free of charge, and pay the shipping, if you post your results here.
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I live in Germany, and it would be unreasonably expensive in terms of shipping...
Why don't you want to try making it yourself?