{"id":11419,"date":"2014-09-14T16:42:04","date_gmt":"2014-09-14T22:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jbhphoto.com\/blog\/?p=11419"},"modified":"2018-08-22T14:07:32","modified_gmt":"2018-08-22T20:07:32","slug":"clam-shell-portfolio-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbhphoto.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/14\/clam-shell-portfolio-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"CLAM SHELL PORTFOLIO BOXES"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am a big fan of vertical integration. . . the more parts of your business that you control, sometimes the better management you have of your product.\u00a0 There are times you have to depend on the capabilities and expertise of some vendors. . . then there are times you just have to learn to do it yourself.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

So, having said all that we have started another project.\u00a0 Seems really nicely built portfolio boxes are hard to find and expensive these days. . . especially when you need something other than what would be considered a standard size.\u00a0 Susan’s prints are mounted 12×24 and obviously, that is not a standard size.\u00a0 She has been looking for some time for a supplier of really nice portfolio boxes.\u00a0 She has had little luck finding anything. . . so. . . time to take another approach. . . Build It Yourself!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

That is where we are now. . . building our own clam shell portfolio boxes.\u00a0 This required a little updating to the work room.\u00a0 Building another cabinet to hold a board shear, acquiring a suitable shear and stocking up on supplies.\u00a0 Did I mention learning another trade?\u00a0 Here is one more I can add to the resume.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I have successfully finished three 12×24 boxes for Susan and now I head off to make a few for my prints.\u00a0 It is really nice to be able to roll your own!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\t\t