narnia Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I would like to buy a spiral binder, but have a very tight budget at the moment.......any one know a good brand and where to buy one?? Just think it would make documents etc look more 'polished' than stapling or plastic wallets etc. I just know some one will rise to the challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) I have had two, but I like the one I have now much better, although it was pricier. The previous one only did half the holes then you moved the paper and punched again. Try browsing staples or Viking and looking at what they have. It really depends how often you are going to use it too, as to whether you get a bigger beast or not! Just looked at staples and they have a binding machine for £33 Edited January 19, 2013 by Cait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I use a clickbinder, which is like a large multiple hole punch and then you fix the plastic binding strip and click the 2 halves together. These can be easily cut to size and re used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 We had a budget one... but it was more trouble than it was worth took ages putting the combs on, worth waiting and getting a decent one . I had a head binder but found it cheap in cash and carry.. under a tenner, the cost went on the covers, but bought them in bulk from Viking so worked out 10 each... probably not around now, I still use mine but not as often now I don't work... Have you checked costs of getting it done in somewhere like staples, that is what we did as the bigger things could be bound ...was cost effective for only doing a few items.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlettangel Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I have used staples to bind a couple of larger items because our binder only takes up to about 20 pieces of paper(I think) Did get it from a car boot sale though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I have a 'Fellowes Star 150' - it does bind lots and lots - all those pesky policy and procedures for example........ Confession time - I can't 'work' the blessed thing at all always get everything prepared and then it's a job for Mr S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hmm, food for thought.............thought its a spiral binder I'm after, rather than a comb binder. It looks a lot neater; most times I have been given items with comb binding, I found they come adrift after a short while. ...........ah well, the hunt continues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hmm, food for thought.............thought its a spiral binder I'm after, rather than a comb binder. It looks a lot neater; most times I have been given items with comb binding, I found they come adrift after a short while. ...........ah well, the hunt continues Ah right........now then what's a 'spiral binder' - mine is def a 'comb binder'............off for a quick 'google'! :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 looks like a long coil instead of combs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 The click binder is very neat, my little sister has one. It looks like a spiral but has the benefit that you can open it up to add or remove pages. Have you tried the obvious amazon and eBay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 The click binder is very neat, my little sister has one. It looks like a spiral but has the benefit that you can open it up to add or remove pages. Have you tried the obvious amazon and eBay? That sounds interesting...........where are we now though with having things like accident record etc. bound so that pages can't be removed? Mind you thinking about you could so easily open up a comb and remove a page :blink: I suppose numbering the pages would work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 No, this is for children's stuff................accident book are bound, so pages cannot be removed, except for the parents copy ofcourse. Yes, been scouring ebay and amazon, and general office suppliers includning the consortium..........have found some, but at the £400++++ scale!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo A Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I used to use a "glue binder" in a previous job. You have to have special covers with clue on and then it heats the glue up it looks like a proper book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 We file accident and incident records in the filing cabinet with the children's registration documents. O were happy with that But we will see what happens next time, it could all be different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Narnia, i googled this and this website describes all types of binding and what is most suitable for your needs - http://www.the-binding-warehouse.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) http://www.the-bindi...warehouse.com http://www.the-binding-warehouse.com both had spiral binders at reasonable prices snap Edited January 20, 2013 by Inge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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