LambentPyro Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 When making the can by rolling the Kraft paper on the former, what type of Kraft paper is recommended? I have Kraft Paper, but it's thin crap from Home Depot. If you can provide a link to where I can buy it, that'd be great. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbles Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 70lb virgin kraft is the best. Getting in on a group buy with someone who knows what to look for is best. Not all paper is created equally. All virgin paper is not even created equally. Sorry I can't be of more help. I don't off hand know of any online retailers that have high quality virgin kraft. I've used the stuff on rolls from places like Uline (full rolls) or even Office Max/Staples (30-60ft rolls), etc. They're all recycled, but it works okay. The thing you want to look for is general uniform color, and not a lot of darker pieces. If it turns out to be garbage, just use it to line your work area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nater Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I bought my rolls from Berlau Paper House, shipping was not cheap but they were quick. The paper is not the best and I suspect it is not 100% virgin fibers. However it is servicable. It is workable when wet and does not tear unless you handle it real rough. It is much stronger than 100% recycled kraft at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambentPyro Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) So I just picked up a 140' roll from Home Depot, it's pretty light in color and is much thicker than what I had. It's recycled, dammit, going to return it. Edited October 27, 2013 by LambentPyrotechnics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeee Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) I take the time to type a post message and then it just sits there "saving post" for minutes. But I can re-edit a message and it saves that in a second. What I am getting at, it gets old trying to post a reply with information and it does not post.' If you have a box company in your area they go thru rolls and rolls of kraft paper.They purchase truck loads at a time, and remove the rolls off the machines before they run out.These end rolls have quite a bit of material left on them.They normally just grind these up and sell them to a recycler.If you can find someone that works for one of these companies they can usually get you "end" rolls. I tried to post this about four times today with no luck. Edited October 27, 2013 by mikeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambentPyro Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 I take the time to type a post message and then it just sits there "saving post" for minutes. But I can re-edit a message and it saves that in a second.Not sure what you're getting at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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