People choose plastic comb binding for a lot of reasons. For example, people looking to save money appreciate this binding method because it’s affordable. People also like the look of plastic combs and the fact that this type of binding is actually pretty easy. However, if you’ve never used a comb binding machine before, it can be a bit intimidating at first. This Hub will walk you through the process so you can get accustomed to your device and create professional-looking documents. Let’s get started….

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Binding your own documents is pretty easy to do, but it can be tricky if you need to put together lengthy books. This is because the binding machines on the market all have a certain binding capacity. In other words, each device can only handle a certain number of pages per cycle. However, there are several ways you can bind thick documents – you just need to know what they are and then make sure you have the right device and supplies. Let’s take a look at how to bind thick documents.

1.) Screw posts. Screw posts are pretty much what they sound like: they’re metal implements that look like screws or nails. These supplies are sometimes referred to as Chicago screws and they’re usually made out of durable aluminum or elegant brass. They come in several different lengths and can be used to bind documents that are up to 4” long. There are also extenders to use if your work is thicker than that. The only special equipment you need to use screw posts is a hole punch or paper drill. Just punch a few holes in your documents and insert the screws. It’s easy and it doesn’t take long at all. (Here’s a quick tip: the punching part will take less time if you use a paper drill to process large stack of paper. These machines can literally drill through hundreds of sheets at a time.)

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Just about every company produces documents that need to be bound whether they’re for an important meeting, presentation, or for distribution to clients. Thus, it’s important to pick a binding method that’s right for your company. Here are four you should consider:

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Comb binding is an extremely popular binding method and it’s used a lot by teachers, office professionals, and other individuals who want to make a special document stand out. Binding a document with a plastic comb is actually pretty easy, especially when you use a machine like the GBC CombBind C20E. This is a new addition to the binding machine market and it’s actually one of the most user-friendly devices available. Here is a quick look at its features as well as how the machine rates on a scale of 1 to 10: Read the rest of this entry »

Plastic comb binding is one of the most popular document finishing methods available and it’s perfect for reports, proposals, and other professional documents. Combs are easy to use and you can make the binding process even easier by following these three tips:

• Make sure you measure the thickness of your document and choose a comb that can comfortably accommodate all of the pages. You want the pages to turn freely so that your work is easy to read.
• If you are binding a half-letter sized book and all you have are 11-inch combs, you can trim them with a pair of scissors. Don’t forget the disengage the appropriate punching dies on your machine. This will help you get the right hole pattern.
• When you open up your comb for binding, make sure you don’t open it up too much. If the comb is too open, it can make binding your work more difficult than it needs to be. (Plus, the comb could fly off the comb opener, which is very annoying.)

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