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OK, after seeing people talk about Pro-Click binding for years, Christie’s recent post may have me closer to pulling the trigger if I can somehow swing it in the budget. I actually always thought they were spiral bindings, but watched a demo video and see now how the binding “clicks” together. Umm…hence the product name. Ya, I’m quick, eh? 😉 BUT I have a few questions. For “users” do you have a model like this, and is this a good price:
And what else do you need — obviously the bindings but what size(s) do you find most useful? What else like backings, covers, etc., and any recommendations on those? Other uses? Thanks!
That is the one I have and it’s great. I have black vinyl backs, clear covers (rarely use bc I like the heavier duty black for covers too), spirals 2″ (lots of these bc I thought I was getting 10 and got 100), proclick spines in 5/8″, 5/16″ (very tiny), 1″, and 1/2″. I want to order more spirals but not 100 of each size.
So Christie, is $65 a good price for the machine? I see some of the sizes are available in boxes of 25. But would it be worth it for some sizes to buy 100 and split with someone long-distance? (hint, hint)
TailorMade — there’s probably something on YouTube I could look up a link for, but just on that Amazon link I posted above you can see a quick demo at least in the first review (his video review).
ETA: One more question — once the binding “clicks” closed, do you ever have trouble with pages snagging where the binding seam is at?
That’s the binding machine I have, too. I use mostly 1/2″ spines. I didn’t get any covers or backings. I just use whatever I have on-hand, which is usually cardstock. I find that cardstock holds up well-enough for my needs.
$65 was about the price it was when I put it on my wishlist last year. It ended up being a Christmas gift.
I bought the ProClick in February at Amazon for $63.20. So, yes, I think the current price is reasonable. I looked around quite a bit for a better deal.
I prefer the spirals to the ProClick spines because the pages turn smoother. However, for planners and such I use the ProClick spines. They don’t necessarily snag, though. I bought 100 of the 15 MM spines and they will last me forever.
I got mine for $50, but that was on sale a couple of years ago. Rarely do pages snag for me. I ALWAYS use covers because I would not be happy with card stock alone (though laminated would be ok).
I could split spirals and maybe some pro-click spines with up to 3 people giving 25 each. Let me know if interested.
Spirals are my favorite, too unless I may need to add to the book.
I’m trying to justify the cost at this point.
So, tell me why using the proclick is better than using the hole punch/binder option. I’m understanding the appearance needs when turning in portfolios in other states. I’m not required to do that in Texas. I’m wondering what sorts of things I should use it for in order to make it worth the initial and long term expense.
Or, with does it actually end up cheaper than binders? Sometimes they are expensive. I’ve used a couple of them that lasted me two years, or more. But, heavy duty binders do add up, too.
Can you tell I’m drooling over the idea and staring at my budget? ;0)
Tailormade, I dislike bulky binders. It’s simply a personal preference. I like writing while in the book without removing pages. Binders work just fine, even for portfolios.
I use my proclick binder to make planners, copywork, and much more. It’s probably not cheaper though I haven’t done a comparison.
I’ve used my ProClick to make:
- school planners
- household planner
- personalized prayer journal
- bind all of my SCM books
- church work (I’m the money counter at church so I bound my weekly deposit logs for the year)
- gifts (I bound these parenting articles and gave it to a friend for her baby shower)
- blank books for my kids
- personal finances
- the list goes on…
Any time I have a pile of papers I think, “should I bind this?”
Spines or spirals?
Spirals after the fact. Spines if needing to add along the way. I’m seeing more ways I’d use it.
Suppose you spiral bind and them find something needs to be added?
With binders it’s open, shift, close, add, delete, reorganize. Spines for this.
Thinking out loud.
Reason I’m asking. Realized I neglected adding the poems my son will be studying fro
AO. If I’d already put it in a spiral, what would that mean? If using spines, is it possible to switch to spirals after the fact?
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