03-17-2007, 10:19 PM
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Incurable SEMROC Fan
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Twin Falls, Idaho, USA
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Card stock vs. fiber board
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Originally Posted by CPMcGraw
That paper is called "index", and it's base size sheet is 25.5" x 30.5". So, 500 sheets of this is a ream, and it weighs 110 pounds.
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Hence, its "weight" (or thickness, if you prefer) is 110 lbs. 
I *did* figure out that Carl's 2-ply(?) fiber rings are 1/20" (0.05") thick, which is *way* heavier than 110 lb. card stock.  
I may have to slip down to Lowe's and get that $30 dial caliper next week, after all. 
Cheers,
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