Two- and three-hole punches are essential office
tools because they give you the ability to put holes in documents
rather quickly. With the paper punched, you can store it in a binder,
file folder, etc. It is hard to imagine life without these devices, but
sometimes they don't cut it, especially when you need to punch hundreds
of sheets. If you've noticed that you (or a colleague) are spending too
much time punching holes in paper, it's probably time to start thinking
about getting a paper drill.
Two- and three-hole punches are essential
office tools because they give you the ability to put holes in documents
rather quickly. With the paper punched, you can store it in a binder,
file folder, etc. It's hard to imagine life without these devices, but
sometimes they don't cut it, especially when you need to punch hundreds
of sheets. If you've noticed that you (or a colleague) are spending too
much time punching holes in paper, it's probably time to start thinking
about getting a paper drill. These machines are designed for use in
offices and other environments and they can put holes in large stacks of
papers. If you're in need of such a device, here are the things to
consider as you look for one:
The right number of spindles. When you're
talking about paper drills, a "spindle" is the rotating part that makes
it possible for your paper to be punched. Most of the machines that are
currently on the market only have one spindle. You can still use these
devices to produce two or three (or more) holes, but you'll have to
drill each hole by itself. This is less than ideal for high output
environments. That's why there are also drills that have two or three
spindles. Those devices make it a snap to quickly process your materials
so you can move right along to your next project.
The perfect size.
There's no doubt about it: paper drills can be large, heavy pieces of
equipment. Some devices are so large they're free-standing and need a
fair bit of wall and floor space. They're not ideal for office
environments but are good for print shops and other similar businesses.
On the other hand, there are some drills that can be placed on a desktop
and work just fine. They don't require as much electricity as the
larger units and can be used whenever you want.
A generous drilling thickness.
Drilling thickness simply refers to how much paper the machine can
process at once. (It's pretty much the same as a punching capacity which
is a consideration you need to take into account when using a binding
machine). A good machine will be able to process at least 1.5" of paper.
There are even some that can handle an entire ream which is equivalent
to 500 sheets.
Available drill bits.
You can purchase drill bits so you can produce holes of different
sizes. Not all machines can handle all bits, so make sure the ones you
want to work with are readily available and are compatible with your
device.
Good warranty coverage.
Finally, choose a device that comes with a decent warranty. This will
help you out in case the machine needs to be repaired or replaced.
Paper drills can be very helpful and make your workload a little
bit lighter. Consider getting one of these devices if you want to make
one of your tasks easier so you can get on with your workday.
Jeff McRitchie is the Director 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 articles have been published in thousands of
locations on the Internet. If you're looking for information about paper handling equipment his articles are a great place to start.
