Large Format Scanning

[BadBob]

Have you ever used a scanning service to scan the pullout patterns that come with Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine?

I have had most of my scroll saw books scanned and would like to have the pullout patterns scanned.

[kmmcrafts]

Have not done it on a large format scanner but I did fold up the paper and just scan all the patterns in to a file on my computer.. Though I rarely use any of those patterns anymore. Anytime I do use a pattern from a book I always save it on the computer in case I need it again. 

[BadBob]

I was going to try scanning the pullouts on my Epson flatbed scanner, but the first two I looked at had patterns that were too large to fit.

I am scanning all of my books that do not have some sentimental or other value. Finding things with my computer is easy and the books use zero shelf space. When the books return from the scanner, I put them in Calibre, OCR the contents, and index and add tags so they are searchable. Everything is backed up locally and offsite. I want to do the same thing with magazines.

 

[kmmcrafts]

I did this with one of my pattern books.. and it was just a small book, not one of those 1" thick ones.. It's almost as tedious as creating the pattern myself, LOL and was very time consuming so I didn't do any of the other several books I have. 

At the time I had a large format printer and scanner, I probably should have kept it just for the scanning portion as I never thought about that.. I still have about a full pack of 11 x 17 printer paper.. I didn't use the large format part of the printer enough to justify the extra cost for another one.. especially in the laser printer section.. they are not cheap. Of course neither was the stupid ink and the issues I had with it.. Never will buy a inkjet printer again, LOL

[BadBob]

You can get a book scanned for $1 for up to 300 pages plus shipping costs. I shipped two boxes to the scanner last week. They are slow, but they are cheap and do a good job. There are a lot of options, including OCR. I use the cheapest one.

Book Scan Digitizing Service

[kmmcrafts]

30 minutes ago, BadBob said:

You can get a book scanned for $1 for up to 300 pages plus shipping costs. I shipped two boxes to the scanner last week. They are slow, but they are cheap and do a good job. There are a lot of options, including OCR. I use the cheapest one.

Book Scan Digitizing Service

Didn't know there was such a service.. Maybe I'll have a few books done.. I rarely use patterns from magazines or the books solely because of the pain in the behind it is to have to scan and then half the time they don't come out very well unless you rip out the pages so it's sets nice and flat on the surface of the scanner.. Then I'm ruining the book, LOL

[FrankEV]

If I understan to query, you have some hard copies of patterns that are larger than your printer/scanner can scan to produce a digital copy..

If that is the case, Office Depot/Office Max can provide you with this service.   I have had images up to 36"x42" scanned by them and thye provided me with a digital copy via email.  Large sizes are not cheap, but if neededs the expence is worth it vs. doing it inpieces.

[crupiea]

Sounds like a fun idea.

 

When i want a bigger pattern I just insert the pic into an excel document and make it the size i want.  It will print across multiple pages.  Have to cut and tape them together but not the end of the world.  Not the best solution but it works. 

[BadBob]

2 hours ago, FrankEV said:

If I understan to query, you have some hard copies of patterns that are larger than your printer/scanner can scan to produce a digital copy..

If that is the case, Office Depot/Office Max can provide you with this service.   I have had images up to 36"x42" scanned by them and thye provided me with a digital copy via email.  Large sizes are not cheap, but if neededs the expence is worth it vs. doing it inpieces.

Thanks, I need to call them.

[BadBob]

40 minutes ago, crupiea said:

Sounds like a fun idea.

 

When i want a bigger pattern I just insert the pic into an excel document and make it the size i want.  It will print across multiple pages.  Have to cut and tape them together but not the end of the world.  Not the best solution but it works. 

I'm not trying to make it larger. The pattern is too large for my scanner.

[BadBob]

@kmmcrafts When you send your books in to be scanned. They cut the binding off and the books are recycled unless you want them back. I don't want them back. You also need a Google account and a Dropbox account.

[kywoodmaster]

I had an engineering firm next to where I worked. I would take the pull outs from the Magazine to them and they would copy them for me.  That way  I have copies to cut up to scan in and also have the originals.  They will also do this at a vocational school that has a drafting class.

[Hawk]

I have a pack, print, ship place near me, they do large and very large scanning, They have been able to do anything I've taken to them, from small scroll projects to large R/C Sailplane plans. If you can find something like that around you, I would urge you to contact them.

Chris

[Scrappile]

I have been using a local print shop for copies of patterns.  I use to print the big patterns in poster mode, then tape the pieces together.  This print shop can do any size I need, and it is very cheap.  No really even worth me owning a printer.

[OCtoolguy]

On 1/22/2024 at 10:10 AM, crupiea said:

Sounds like a fun idea.

 

When i want a bigger pattern I just insert the pic into an excel document and make it the size i want.  It will print across multiple pages.  Have to cut and tape them together but not the end of the world.  Not the best solution but it works. 

I am not all that knowledgeable on Excel. If you could maybe PM me with some step by step instructions, I'd be most appreciative. Thanks.

 

[Roberta Moreton]

My local Office Max has a large scanner. I have gone there to have quite a few things copied. Thinking about having the inserts copied on to two sheets, one front side, the second back side. Then your can just cut them out! I never thought about it until now!

[BadBob]

I would much rather have digital copies. Some of than patterns are larger than my scanner. If I get digital copies, I can resize them or whatever I want.

[Liz Weir]

The largest scan I can do is legal size. For larger designs, I unfold the paper and scan it so there is some overlap. It helps to make a dot or dash at the top & bottom of the overlap area with a pencil (before starting to scan) as a reference when lining them up (I use Corel Photo Paint).