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Coil binding is popular thanks to its user-friendliness. It offers a pretty fast way to assemble professional and personal documents and you'll also be able to indulge creative side thanks to the colorful coils that are available. (They come in dozens of colors.) To bind your work with this method, you're going to need a coil binding machine. Here's what to think about when choosing one.... The punching mechanism. Coil binding machines are available in both manual and electric varieties. If you go with an electric device, you'll end up spending more money, but you'll be able to punch the pages of your documents a lot more quickly. Meanwhile, manual machines cost less but you'll spend more time punching the paper.

Whichever way you go, you'll want to make sure the device has a good punching capacity to help you save as much time as possible. A coil inserter. This may seem hard to believe, but there are  hot rolled steel coil  available that do not include a coil inserter. (This means you'll either have to purchase a separate inserter or manually bind your books.) Thus, you should choose a device that has this feature to make your job easier. Crimping pliers. Once your documents have been bound, you're going to need to fold up the ends of the coils to secure the binding. (This is a mandatory part of the bookbinding process.) To do this, crimping pliers are necessary. It really helps to choose device that comes with a pair of these pliers so you don't need to shell out any extra money. Disengageable dies and the right pitch. Unless you plan on exclusively working with letter-sized documents (8.5" x 11"), you're going to need a machine with disengageable dies so your pages can be punched properly. These dies will enable you to punch as many or as few holes you need. As far as pitch goes, most devices will work with coils that have either a 4:1 or 5:1 pitch. (Pitch is a reference to how many holes are punched per inch.) Since most coils are designed for the 4:1 pitch pattern, you should choose a device that's compatible with these supplies. Good construction and a generous warranty.

In a perfect world, all coil binding machines would have metal parts and excellent warranties. However, the quality of these machines varies a bit as does warranty coverage. Be sure to choose something with metal parts (for durability) and a year-long warranty. Avoid binders with plastic parts if possible. (They're far more likely to break.) All of this will ensure you're getting the most for your money. There are some important things to think about when deciding on a coil binding machine. These range from whether you should choose an electric or manual device to the length of the warranty. Be sure to mull these things over before you begin looking for your machine. It will make the decision-making process easier and help you pick the device that's just right for your bookbinding needs.

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