Binding calendars with twin loop wire is really not that hard. You simply need a wire binding machine, wire binding supplies, a thumb cut punch and pre formed calendar wires. Although there are a ton of choices for wire binding machines, unfortunately there are only a few manufacturers that produce a thumb cut calendar punch. This article will provide an overview of the TC 20 punch that is manufactured by Renz. Read on to find more about this unique punching device.
Overview:
* By using this punch, it s easy to create a notch in the top of a calendar so that a calendar hanger can be added. This will allow you to hang the calendar on the wall. You simply use your wire binding machine to punch the holes in the edge of your document. However, you will want to leave a space in the middle of binding edge for the half moon cut out.
* The TC 20 is one of very few machines available that lets users punch a half moon shape on the edge of a document. It is a manul machine that works just like a manual desktop 3 hole punch.
Pros:
* If you simply look at a photo of this machine you might think that it is a small handheld unit. However, the actuall unit is a heavy duty machine that measures almost nine inches in length and six and a half inches in height. It is made with heavy duty metal components and is designed to be used sitting on a table or countertop.
* This machine is made of pretty heavy duty steel; clearly, it s designed for production use and the construction of the unit is actually pretty impressive. The TC20 has a wide punching handle which is good for leverage when punching your documents. It can punch up to 20 sheets of 20 lb. paper at once.
* The bottom of the calendar punch is fitted with a plastic chip holder that holds in the half moon paper chips that are produced when calendars are punched. The chip tray wont hold a ton but it should be big enough for moderate sized jobs. However, the plastic base also serves to prevent the unit from moving during punching.
* This punch has a locking mechanism which allows you to keep the handle in a closed position for quick and easy storage. It also features both depth and edge guides to help you align your documents in preparation for punching. This is extremely helpful for making sure that the half moon cutout is centered on the edge of your book.
Cons:
* The TC 20 can punch approximately twenty sheets of standard bond paper. Typical calendars usually contains twelve pages with a cover on the front and back. If you use standard twenty pound bond paper for your calendar, you should be okay. However, if you use a heavier paper stock, it may not possible for you to punch all of your calendar s pages at once.
* Since this is a manual device, it s less than ideal for an organization or print facility that needs to produce hundreds (or thousands) of calendars. Unfortunately for those companies, the only electric alternative is a modular binding punch with a built in thumb cut die.
Author Resource:
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.
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