How Do I Bind Books with the TB-W20A 3:1 Pitch Wire Binding Machine?

The TruBind TB-W20A Wire Binding Machine is an desktop wire binder that features disengageable dies and a built-in wire closer to create a full-function binding system at an affordable price. The TB-W20A binds books up to 9/16″ thick (approximately 120 pages based on 20 lb. paper), using standard 3:1 pitch binding wires.

Below is a step-by-step guide to binding books with the TB-W20A 3:1 pitch wire binding machine:

  1. Set the depth margin to accommodate the total thickness of your document. The TB-W20A has three depth margin settings – 2.5mm, 4.5mm, and 6.5mm – which can be adjusted using the sliding bar located on the left side of the machine. Generally, thicker books should be punched using a greater depth margin to make them more durable and secure.
  2. Adjust the side guide to correspond to the size of your paper. The side guide can be moved by loosening the thumb knob, sliding the guide into place, and re-tightening the knob to prevent the guide from moving.
  3. Place up to 20 sheets (based on 20 lb. paper) into the punch, aligning the pages to the back of the punching throat and the side guide to ensure consistent hole placement.
  4. Disengage dies as necessary to eliminate partially-punched holes along the ends of your document. A die can be disengaged individually by pulling the corresponding silver lever out until it stops. If you need to activate a die that you had previously disengaged, simply push the lever back into the machine until it stops.
  5. Pull the punching handle forward to punch the pages, then return it to its original position. Note: Ensure that the wire closer knob on the right side of the machine is set to “0” before punching the sheets.
  6. Continue punching your document in sets of up to 20 pages until all sheets have been punched.
  7. Set the appropriate 3:1 pitch binding wire onto the wire holder located on the back of the machine and place punched pages onto it. Note: In order to hide the seam of the wire within the book, place the back cover onto the wire first, then insert the front cover followed by the rest of the book. This will allow you to flip the back cover to the rear of the book after binding and conceal the seam.
  8. Adjust the wire closer knob on the right side of the machine to match the size of the wire that is being used.
  9. Lift the book and the wire off of the wire hanger, then place it into the wire closer with the open side facing down. Using uniform pressure, pull the handle forward to close the wire.
  10. Remove the book from the wire closer and turn the back cover to the rear of the book.

How Do I Bind Books with the TB-S12 Coil Binding Machine?

The TruBind TB-S12 Coil Binding Machine is a compact 4:1 pitch coil binder that makes quick work of creating professional-quality coil-bound books. With its built-in electric coil inserter, the TB-S12 allows you to electrically insert coils up to 7/8″ in diameter and binds books up to 2″ thick (with manual coil insertion). This model is compatible with all standard 4:1 pitch binding coils, including GBC Color Coils, Fellowes binding coils, and many more.

Below are step-by-step instructions for binding books with the TruBind TB-S12 coil binder:

  1. Plug the power cord into an outlet and the rear of the machine.
  2. Adjust the depth margin based on the total thickness of your document. As a general guideline, thicker books should have a greater punching depth than thinner ones to help make the finished books more durable. To adjust the depth margin, slide the bar located on the left side of the machine. This model has three depth settings – 2.5mm, 4.5mm, and 6.5mm.
  3. Position the side guide to match the paper size of your document. The side guide can be adjusted by loosening the thumb knob, sliding the guide as necessary, and tightening the knob to secure it in place. This will help to ensure that all of your pages are punched consistently and that the holes are centered on the page.
  4. Insert up to 12 sheets of paper (based on 20 lb. paper) into the punching throat, aligning them against the rear of the punch and the side guide. Note: If you are punching thicker paper or binding covers, you will need to reduce the number of pages to prevent the punch from jamming.
  5. Pull the handle forward to punch the pages, then return it to its starting position to lift the dies and complete the punching cycle.
  6. Continue punching your document in sets of up to 12 sheets until all of the pages have been punched.
  7. Turn the electric coil inserter on by pressing the power button located on the top of the machine (to the left of the inserter). Insert a plastic binding coil into the first 4-5 holes of your document by hand, then lightly press the coil against the roller as it spins. The coil should be positioned toward the right of the roller and the punched holes should be to the left side. When the coil has advanced through all of the holes, pull the book away from the rollers and turn the electric inserter off.
  8. Use a pair of manual coil cutting and crimping pliers to trim off the excess from the ends of the book and create crimped tips that will keep the pages in place.

How Do I Bind Books with the TB-S20A Coil Binding Machine?

The TruBind TB-S20A Coil Binding Machine is a budget-friendly coil binder that features an electric coil inserter for fast and efficient book binding. This desktop model has a durable metal housing and a powerful 20-page punching mechanism (based on 20 lb. paper), which makes it a good fit for offices and other medium-volume users. The TB-S20A has fully-disengageable dies so that it can accommodate a wide range of document sizes (up to 11.81″ long) and specialty paper types (such as three-hole punched sheets).

Below are step-by-step instructions for binding books with the TB-S20A coil binder:

  1. Begin by plugging the power cord into the wall and the rear of the machine.
  2. Set the depth margin for the punch using the sliding bar on the left side of the machine. As a general guideline, thicker books require a greater depth margin than thinner books, because it helps to prevent the pages from perforating under the weight of the book. The depth margin of the TB-S20A can be adjusted to three positions – 2.5mm, 4.5mm, and 6.5mm.
  3. Position the side guide to match the the dimensions of the paper that is being bound. To adjust the side guide, loosen the black thumb knob, slide the guide to the desired position, and tighten the knob to secure the guide in place. This will ensure that all of the pages of your book are evenly aligned on the top and bottom edges when bound.
  4. Insert a stack of approximately 20 pages (based on 20 lb. paper) into the punching throat, tapping them against a flat surface prior to insertion to align the pages. Push the stack against the side guide and the back of the punching throat.
  5. Disengage punching pins as necessary to prevent any partially-punched holes. Each die can be independently disengaged by pulling the corresponding silver lever out from the machine until it stops. When you need to activate a die that you have previously disengaged, simply push the corresponding lever back into the machine.
  6. Pull the handle forward to punch through the pages, then return it to its upright position.
  7. Continue punching in sets of approximately 20 pages until all sheets of your book have been punched.
  8. Turn the electric coil inserter on by pressing the power button located to the right of the roller.
  9. Manually insert a plastic binding coil into 4-5 holes of the document. Position the book so that the coil is to the right of the inserter and the holes of the document are to the left. Push the coil lightly against the spinning roller to begin advancing it through the pages.
  10. When the coil is fully inserted into the book, use a coil crimping tool to cut away the excess coil from the ends of the book and crimp them to prevent the spine from unwinding.