The unthinkable has happened. You are working
under a deadline and you need to bind your documents...but you don't
have access to any binding equipment. Before you panic, take a deep
breath. There are ways you can bind your documents with a machine. Take a
look at them:
The unthinkable has happened. You're working
under a deadline and you need to bind your documents...but you don't
have access to any binding equipment. Before you panic, take a deep
breath. There are ways you can bind your documents with a machine. Take a
look at them:
If you don't have a binding machine, one of the
easiest ways to fasten your document together is by using a stapler.
Stapling is quick and easy, plus there's almost always a stapler around.
The main drawback to stapling is that it won't make your document stand
out. It will just look like any other report. So be sure to think about
that if you want your work to make a good impression.
Another option is using report covers. These
supplies are incredibly easy to use and they will definitely make your
work look a bit better. Best of all, report covers are usually
inexpensive especially if you buy a lot of them at once. You should
stock up on them so you'll always have some on-hand when you need them.
If you have a three-hole punch in your office, you
should consider binding your documents with screw posts. These supplies
are metal rods that you slide through the holes in your book to secure
the pages. Screw posts are pretty durable and they're available in a
number of lengths. The longest ones are 5" long, so screw posts are
ideal for thick documents. Also, these supplies are really affordable so
they're a good choice if you're trying to stick to a budget.
There's another option you can choose if you have a
three-hole punch: three-ring binders. These supplies are ideal for
storing documents and there are even presentation binders available that
you can use for meetings. They're also helpful if you need to give a
lot of information to a current or prospective client. Three-ring
binders are easy to use and they can be customized if they have a clear
overlay. Just design your title sheet, print it out, and slip it under
the plastic.
Coil binding is possible if you have pre-punched
paper and some coils on-hand. After you print out your document, just
spin the coil through the holes in your work, and then trim and fold in
the ends of the coil with a pair of crimping pliers. The best part about
using coils is that they come in more than 50 different colors, so
they're fun to use. They can even be used for long documents that
contain up to 440 pages.
lthough all hope might seem lost when you need to bind your documents
and you don't have a machine, things aren't as grim as they seem. There
are a number of ways you can bind your work whether it's with your
trusty stapler, a handful of screw posts, or even some pre-punched paper
and color coils. You should make sure you have the supplies you need
on-hand so that when a deadline looms, you'll have what you need to bind
your work. Good luck and happy binding!
Jeff McRitchie is the Vice-President of Marketing for MyBinding.com.
He regularly writes articles, reviews, and blog posts on topics related
to bookbinding, laminating, paper shredding, and office equipment. More
than 2,500 of his reviews have been published in thousands of locations
on the Internet. If you're looking for information about coil binding, his articles are a great place to start.
