{"id":24536,"date":"2026-06-04T08:35:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/?p=24536"},"modified":"2026-06-04T08:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:35:34","slug":"behind-the-scenes-at-archival-methods-a-virtual-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/behind-the-scenes-at-archival-methods-a-virtual-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Scenes at Archival Methods: a Virtual Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of our customers order from afar so here&#8217;s a look at who we are and what we do. It&#8217;s important to see that there are real people using their hands, skills, and energies to make and ship products from our little corner of the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entrance and Customer Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/help-center\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"611\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Archival-Methods-Exterior-2022-01-EMAIL.jpg\" alt=\"Outside view of front entrance of Archival Methods with company awning and blue and white building\" class=\"wp-image-24537 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Archival-Methods-Exterior-2022-01-EMAIL.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Archival-Methods-Exterior-2022-01-EMAIL-600x367.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Archival-Methods-Exterior-2022-01-EMAIL-768x469.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/611;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to Archival Methods! View of our front entrance at 655 Driving Park Blvd., Suite 5, Rochester, NY 14613. Locals and people passing through town can easily arrange free local pick-ups when placing their orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"587\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Customer-Service-Area-2023-newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"View of Archival Methods office space and the customer center with samples on display\" class=\"wp-image-24539 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Customer-Service-Area-2023-newsletter.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Customer-Service-Area-2023-newsletter-600x352.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Customer-Service-Area-2023-newsletter-768x451.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/587;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are not a storefront, but our front office features a customer center. There&#8217;s a table for discussing your project and showing you examples of products. There&#8217;s a computer you can use to place your order online if you want to purchase something during your visit. Locals often order online from home and opt for free pick-up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warehouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/metal-edge-boxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2739-1500x1125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24540 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2739-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2739-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2739-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2739-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2739-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2739-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1125;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three quarters of this aisle warehouses our line of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/metal-edge-boxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metal Edge Boxes<\/a> &#8211; Drop Front, Short Top, Full Top, Hinged Lid, and Document Boxes. Most are available in tan, gray, or black and in a range of useful sizes. We make these in-house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/board-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2742-1500x1125.jpg\" alt=\"Shelf in warehouse showing black, gray, and white archival card stock acid-free paper.\" class=\"wp-image-24541 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2742-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2742-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2742-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2742-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2742-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2742-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1125;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left to Right: Black Card Stock, Gray Card Stock, and White Card Stock. Black is the thinnest at 9 pt., gray is 12 pt, and white is the heaviest at 14 pt. All three are acid-free, lignin-free, and buffered.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our wide selection of archival <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/board-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mat Board, Foamboard, and Papers<\/a> are offered in many standard sizes. If you don&#8217;t see the size you need listed, order the next size up and we will cut it down for you (to one size) upon request. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/bags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"719\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/poly-bags.jpg\" alt=\"Warehouse shelf showing packages of polyethylene bags for safe, archival storage of your collections\" class=\"wp-image-24546 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/poly-bags.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/poly-bags-600x431.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/poly-bags-768x552.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/719;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">High Density Polyethylene Bags (far left) and Polyethylene Bags<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also sell many archivally safe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/enclosures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enclosures and sleeves<\/a>. They are useful for adding another layer of protection to photos, documents, books, objects, and other items in your collection that you are trying to protect and preserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/collector-grade-ring-binders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"654\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Binders-warehouse.jpg\" alt=\"2-1\/2&quot; black D-Ring Binders and some with slipcases on a pallet in our warehouse\" class=\"wp-image-24549 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Binders-warehouse.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Binders-warehouse-600x392.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Binders-warehouse-768x502.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/654;\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our Black 2-1\/2&#8243; D-Ring Collector Grade Binders and a few with Slipcases <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/binders-albums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Archival Binders and Binder Boxes<\/a> are popular products that we manufacture. They&#8217;re great for &#8220;active&#8221; collections (ones you like to get out and look at). They provide a safe environment for your photos and documents and allow you to easily peruse the contents. We do our best to keep our shelves stocked for quick turnaround times but sometimes you might have to wait when they are in production. We appreciate your patience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"577\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/waiting-to-be-packed.jpg\" alt=\"Rolling carts loaded up with archival boxes, binders, mat board, and enclosures to fulfill orders\" class=\"wp-image-24551 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/waiting-to-be-packed.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/waiting-to-be-packed-600x346.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/waiting-to-be-packed-768x443.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/577;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your order is picked from the shelves it goes on one of these carts to be packed and shipped. Occasional damage during shipping is unavoidable. Our staff does an excellent job packing your items for safe transit, and our damage rate is very low. Many of our reviewers actually comment on the great packing job we do. We use paper, and cardboard that we recycle with a special shredder, to cushion your items inside the box. If we ever use plastic as filler, it is being re-used from something we received in from one of our vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"633\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing-area2.jpg\" alt=\"Wide view of shipping department in the Archival Methods warehouse in Rochester, NY\" class=\"wp-image-24552 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing-area2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing-area2-600x380.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/packing-area2-768x486.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/633;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wide view of our shipping department and orders being packaged. On the left are the pallets designated for the different shipping companies. When you check out, the last page has a drop down menu where you see shipping rates and pick your preference. We offer shipping with USPS, FedEx and UPS in ground and expedited options. Orders over $375 qualify for free ground shipping in the continental US (excludes PO boxes). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manufacturing Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"712\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/polar-cutter.jpg\" alt=\"Polar brand guillotine cutter for cutting our board and paper\" class=\"wp-image-24553 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/polar-cutter.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/polar-cutter-600x427.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/polar-cutter-768x547.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/712;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is our Polar cutter. All of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/board-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Board and Paper<\/a> comes to us in large sheets which we cut down into the various sizes that we need. We also use it to cut down some raw materials for making other products. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/iyvcjCoTTrE?si=Dtdqvcekd8Yk2pMj\">Polar cutter in action on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making a Metal Edge Box<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/metal-edge-boxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2758-1500x1125.jpg\" alt=\"Shelf full of dies used to make our archival metal edge boxes\" class=\"wp-image-24555 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2758-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2758-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2758-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2758-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2758-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2758-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1125;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are all dies for creating the metal edge boxes. Every different size of metal edge box needs at least one die (hinged lid) but sometimes two (one for the top and one for the bottom).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"659\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/die-cutter-1-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Die cutter machine used to stamp out the boxboard to make metal edge boxes\" class=\"wp-image-24556 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/die-cutter-1-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/die-cutter-1-archival-methods-600x395.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/die-cutter-1-archival-methods-768x506.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/659;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the die cutter in use. Barbara is about to place a piece of tan box board onto the metal surface. When she activates the machine the base moves up for the die to stamp out the shape of the box. This die is cutting out the base and lid for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/drop-front-boxes-1-1-2-inch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1-1\/2&#8243; Drop Front Box<\/a>. See the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JV6P3UtTRuE?si=jtaWFMtlbFxc_I8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">process of making a metal edge box on YouTube<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"645\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/die-cut-boards-out-cuts-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Tan boxboard and out-cuts after being die-cut and before getting metal edged\" class=\"wp-image-24557 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/die-cut-boards-out-cuts-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/die-cut-boards-out-cuts-archival-methods-600x387.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/die-cut-boards-out-cuts-archival-methods-768x495.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/645;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barbara placing the lid of the 1-1\/2&#8243; Drop Front Box on the stack. Once she is finished cutting out the quantity of boxes she needs, she will take them to another machine to put the metal edging on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"701\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/metal-edger-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Machine for putting metal edging on our metal edge boxes\" class=\"wp-image-24558 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/metal-edger-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/metal-edger-archival-methods-600x421.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/metal-edger-archival-methods-768x538.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/701;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is our metal edging machine. The large clear reel on the back is the spool of metal edging material. It gets fed through the machine to the front where it is operated using a foot pedal. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/GlKUAdRWlys?si=hMbmWGQZcAgJ0-LX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">metal edger in action on YouTube<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cad Cutter and Hand Assembly Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2769-1500x1125.jpg\" alt=\"Kongsberg brand cad cutter cuts the raw materials to make our binders, portfolios, and boxes\" class=\"wp-image-24561 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2769-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2769-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2769-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2769-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2769-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2769-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/1125;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is our Kongsberg cad cutter that cuts most of our raw materials that we then hand assembled into portfolios and binders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"726\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buckram-on-rolls-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Rolls of book cloth to be cut down on the cad cutter\" class=\"wp-image-24562 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buckram-on-rolls-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buckram-on-rolls-archival-methods-600x436.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/buckram-on-rolls-archival-methods-768x558.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/726;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buckram and Arlington bookcloth that we use to cover our boxes and binders comes on these large rolls to be cut on the Kongsberg cutter. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/CuCvBAVO11Q?si=ildzlSHjLQ7CHGh6\">cutting process on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"572\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/materials-cut-by-cad-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Neatly piled and labeled stacks of cad cut raw materials waiting to be assembled by hand into an archival storage box\" class=\"wp-image-24563 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/materials-cut-by-cad-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/materials-cut-by-cad-archival-methods-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/materials-cut-by-cad-archival-methods-768x439.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/572;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once materials have been cut they are labeled and staged for assembly. Watch a sped up version of Josh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MDX3mW4EdFo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">making a binder slipcase on YouTube<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"599\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Making-museum-drop-front-boxes-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"A stack of several partially made museum drop front boxes \" class=\"wp-image-24564 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Making-museum-drop-front-boxes-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Making-museum-drop-front-boxes-archival-methods-600x359.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Making-museum-drop-front-boxes-archival-methods-768x460.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/599;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a stack of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/museum-drop-front-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Museum Drop Front Boxes<\/a> in the process of being made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"555\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wood-for-solander-cases-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"A stack of several partially made museum Solander boxes \" class=\"wp-image-24565 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wood-for-solander-cases-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wood-for-solander-cases-archival-methods-600x333.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wood-for-solander-cases-archival-methods-768x426.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/555;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/museum-cases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Museum Solander Cases<\/a> in progress. The basswood forms durable sidewalls on this clamshell style box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"721\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/binder-in-box-getting-rings-3-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Person using the riveter to install binder rings on our Binder-in-Box\" class=\"wp-image-24576 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/binder-in-box-getting-rings-3-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/binder-in-box-getting-rings-3-archival-methods-600x433.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/binder-in-box-getting-rings-3-archival-methods-768x554.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/721;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sylvia is using the riveter to put 1-1\/2&#8243; O-Rings on gray metal edge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/binder-in-a-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Binder Boxes<\/a>. We use the riveter to install the rings on all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/binders-albums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">binders<\/a> so this machine also gets a lot of use. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/653MMHleNHE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">process on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/binder-in-box-getting-rings-1-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Gray Binder-in-Box after rings have been added. Now they are ready to be metal edged\" class=\"wp-image-24577 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/binder-in-box-getting-rings-1-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/binder-in-box-getting-rings-1-archival-methods-600x336.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/binder-in-box-getting-rings-1-archival-methods-768x430.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/560;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the rings are installed these will go to Barbara to have the metal edging done. And voila, a Binder-in-Box is born!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Custom Mats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"636\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-mat-cutting-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Person inspecting a custom cut archival mat that they just cut on the Gunnar mat cutter\" class=\"wp-image-24578 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-mat-cutting-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-mat-cutting-archival-methods-600x382.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-mat-cutting-archival-methods-768x488.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/636;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our mat cutting area is also a busy place. Karen uses the Gunnar machine to cut <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/pre-cut-exhibition-mats-100-cotton-board\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-cut Exhibition Mats<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/archival-mat-and-presentation-kits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mat &amp; Presentation Kits<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-mat-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Custom Mats<\/a>. We only offer acid-free, lignin-fee, buffered 100% cotton <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/100-cotton-mat-board\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">museum board<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/conservation-mat-board\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conservation board<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-mat-cutting-2-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Work table with archival museum mat board waiting to be cut into custom window mats\" class=\"wp-image-24579 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-mat-cutting-2-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-mat-cutting-2-archival-methods-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-mat-cutting-2-archival-methods-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/750;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also hinges a lot of mats to backing boards in this area. Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/QKZh_08i6g0?si=oBjcoStzAQ8FVpNu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karen and Gunnar in action on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Front Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"612\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angela-phone-archival-methods.jpg\" alt=\"Woman seated at an office desk, talking on the phone, and looking at the Archival Methods website\" class=\"wp-image-24585 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angela-phone-archival-methods.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angela-phone-archival-methods-600x367.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angela-phone-archival-methods-768x470.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/612;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, there are the folks in the front office who answer questions, troubleshoot problems, manage inventory, update the website, and do many other jobs to help keep things running smoothly and customers happy. Above is Angela at my desk when we took some new photos for the latest version of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/family-history-preservation-guide-catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preservation Guide<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And this concludes our tour of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Archival Methods<\/a>! I hope you&#8217;ve enjoyed it. If you have questions or comments, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/help-center\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us via phone or email<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of our customers order from afar so here&#8217;s a look at who we are and what we do. 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