HOW TO USE COIL BINDERS

Coil binding is simple, although before using a coil binding machine you should also look at the manual. First you've got to set up the coil binder. You should; if the machine is equipped, adjust the margin depth, guides and punching dies as needed.

Please note that this image is just an example and, depending on the make and model, the coil binder you have might look a lot different.

Then, make sure that the book you want to bound is assembled and in the correct order. Remember to include cover sheet and back cover.

Thirdly, you should select the first pieces of the book to be punched. Determine this by the maximum number of sheets your binding machine can punch at once. Punching the maximum number of pages your machine might wear out your machine faster than if you punch 80% of the maximum number.

Now punch the paper. Set each stack of paper to the side after it is punched. Make sure all of the punched documents are in the correct order. The method of performing each punch can be you pull down a handle or press a button; it depends on the particular coil-binding machine.

Pick up the punched paper and make sure that the holes are perfectly aligned.

Then spin the coil-binding element through the first three or four holes. Then, let the coil inserted spin the coil through the remaining holes. On some machines this will be done manually. Make sure there's at least 1/4-inch of coil extending beyond the edges on both ends of the book.

Next use a set of coil crimping pliers to pinch off the excess coil on both ends of the machine. The pliers not only remove the excess coil, but it also keeps the coil in the holes and prevents it from coming out of the holes.

Now, you're finished binding that book.