Cutting off spines of paperback books…

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  • March 8, 2013 at 4:16 am
    Katrina in AK
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    I am now a happy ProClick owner, and have a question for your binding veterans.  How do you cut off a binding of a paperback book without entirely trashing the book?  I know I can go to Kinkos and get it done, but was wondering if there’s a way I can do it on my own?

    Thanks!

    Katrina

    March 8, 2013 at 4:45 am
    sheraz
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    I have tried doing it myself, but still think that the very minimal charge is TOTALLY worth it to get even cuts, nice edges, and save a lot of stress and time! 😉

    March 8, 2013 at 8:36 pm
    Katrina in AK
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    Thank you, Sheraz. Sounds like it’s worth every penny. :). I am all for reducing stress.

    March 8, 2013 at 9:52 pm
    susie in ms
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    I have done this. First I carefully tear each page out and then cut binding how I want it. If the pages don’t come out easily I have used a good steak knife to saw the edge off. When I am done removing it all I then use a paper cutter to get the edges even.

     

    But yes, if you have the money, it is worth having it done for you.

    March 8, 2013 at 10:03 pm
    missceegee
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    It’s never cost me more than $2. Often the ups store does it for me for free.

    March 9, 2013 at 8:56 pm
    eawerner
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    Our Office Max cuts the binding for $.50!  Totally worth it IMO.

    September 5, 2013 at 11:34 am
    TailorMade
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    So happy to have found this thread! Answered my next question. ;0)

    September 5, 2013 at 12:10 pm
    RobinP
    Participant

    I’m thinking about taking all five of our Suzuki violin books and binding them together. It’s getting to be a pain shifting between various books for two boys. Such a great contraption!

    September 5, 2013 at 12:36 pm
    marmiemama
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    I read through the posts about binding and I see all the great uses for creating bindings for e-books, nature journals, and organizers, but I am wondering why you would remove a binding. Is it only when the book’s cover is ruined somehow, when a book doesn’t lay flat or to save space??? Mostly hard covers or soft covers? I probably didn’t get enough sleep last night but I can’t figure this out!

    September 5, 2013 at 1:18 pm
    TailorMade
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    Some are very “tight” and difficult to lay flat, if that works better in various situations…music is a perfect example. Or, thickish patent/teacher’s guides.

    September 5, 2013 at 1:22 pm
    sheraz
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    I have only cut off a paperback binding…generally one that I need to use frequently and want to leave open to my place. I like to lay my guides and other books flat for easy teaching and/or reading.

    September 5, 2013 at 9:10 pm
    TailorMade
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    I don’t take alter HB books!

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