{"id":1090,"date":"2015-11-09T21:45:06","date_gmt":"2015-11-09T21:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab\/?p=1090"},"modified":"2015-11-09T21:45:06","modified_gmt":"2015-11-09T21:45:06","slug":"custom-collapsible-cradle-in-a-corrugated-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab\/2015\/11\/custom-collapsible-cradle-in-a-corrugated-box","title":{"rendered":"Custom Collapsible Cradle in a Corrugated Box!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We have many occasions to use cradles.\u00a0 Including, in the lab while working on delicate materials and for viewing the text of fragile bindings.\u00a0 In an effort to create a new standard for the lab to store with a book, I revisited the construction of a collapsible cradle that fits inside a corrugated clamshell box.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">View of clamshell when lid is opened:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Box-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1091\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Box-1.jpg\" alt=\"Corrugated Clamshell with Integral Cradle\" width=\"378\" height=\"296\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Opening the cradle by lifting the cloth tapes:<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Box-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1092\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Box-2.jpg\" alt=\"Corrugated Clamshell with Integral Cradle\" width=\"377\" height=\"289\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Obtuse (left) and acute (right) arm openings are adjustable:<strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Box-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1093\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Box-3.jpg\" alt=\"Corrugated Clamshell with Integral Cradle\" width=\"374\" height=\"308\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The integral cradle is removable for display!<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Box-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1094\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Box-4.jpg\" alt=\"Corrugated Clamshell with Integral Cradle\" width=\"369\" height=\"289\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nI am intrigued by this integral cradle system for a few important reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The cradle is custom fit for the individual book\u2019s opening and is stored safely with the book in the corrugated clamshell so it won&#8217;t become lost.<\/li>\n<li>The cradle can be made adjustable to accommodate the book\u2019s special handling needs by adding in additional notches.<\/li>\n<li>The cradle has a base, making it removable from the box. This enables diversity in placement of the supported book. For example, librarians can remove the cradle from the box for exhibition.<\/li>\n<li>This system is light, yet durable.<\/li>\n<li>This system is fast and easy to create.<\/li>\n<li>This system can be shelved with other books making it easily stored and accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nConsidering all the cradles I have made so far, this one is by far the easiest and fastest to complete!<br \/>\nFor a &#8220;one size fits all&#8221; solution, check out our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab\/2014\/12\/rolling-out-elizabeth-rideouts-collapsible-book-cradle\/\">Elizabeth&#8217;s Rideout&#8217;s Collapsible Book Cradle<\/a>.<br \/>\nIt has been fun to explore solutions for this support mechanism to strengthen our arsenal of weaponry in the war of conservation!<br \/>\n<strong>Chris Voynovich (PLCH) &#8211; Conservation Technician<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have many occasions to use cradles.\u00a0 Including, in the lab while working on delicate materials and for viewing the text of fragile bindings.\u00a0 In an effort to create a new standard for the lab to store with a book, I revisited the construction of a collapsible cradle that fits inside a corrugated clamshell box. 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