Any tips for laminating with an iron?

[Sean]

I have GBC HeatSeal H100, but without temperature control, I'm getting
consistently fucked up lamination. Pretty much every ID I do is coming
out with tiny air bubbles or huge unlaminated pockets that show up when
you bend the ID. I don't have the money to blow on a PL4A, and I'm only
using 7 mil glossy pouches anyway (no TXP) so I want to try to figure
out how to do a better job with an iron. I was using one prior to
purchasing the laminator, but stopped because it was too inconsistent.
After experimenting more, I've found that half my problem before was
caused by having it cranked up to full heat - 5 seconds on each side
got the full thing laminated, but it was causing air bubbles too. I'm
using lower heat now, but I'm still having trouble getting the whole
thing laminated evenly front and back. Does anyone have any
suggestions? I know I'm not the only cheapskate that's not using a $250
laminator.

[thedevil]

either get yourself a pl4a or good luck. i too have had gbc laminators
and i think there garbage. but you make do with what you got so here is
a quick tip that helps me when you get those tiny air bubbles or
pockets take a safety pin or sewing needle and poke a small hole in
pocket or bubble then send it through laminator or press with
iron.those holes as you have guessed it are air bubbles the key word
being air. pokin the holes alows the air somewhere to escape and wont
mess up your job. anyways hope it helps works good for me with heat
laminator.

[Shakezula]

Even if you do make a decent card using an "iron", It's only going to
be a matter of time before the laminate begins to peel off. A
laminator will provide you with a uniformal seal(most of the time),
which is what you will need. There are good laminators for under $100.
I've seen used PL4A laminators on ebay for $50

[ncXVI]

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[Shakezula]

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Here. $30 buy it now. Now you can still be a cheapskate. Search
around first before you complain.

[d***@safe-mail.net]

you have to get a pl4a to make good ids, even though it is the best
laminator. try the Heatseal h100 never had a problem with that one. I
think most office depot's sell it.

Post by Shakezula
http://cgi.ebay.com/LSI-Model-PL4A-Badge-I-D-Laminator-Nice_W0QQitemZ7599241084QQcategoryZ46693QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Here. $30 buy it now. Now you can still be a cheapskate. Search
around first before you complain.