Using Your SureBind System With Your Plastic Comb Binding Punch

Posted by McRitchie Jeff on November 21st, 2007 in · 0 Comments

SureBind was designed to be compatible with GBC Plastic Comb Binding systems. This means paper and covers can be punched on any GBC Plastic Comb Binding punch, and bound using the SureBind System; which increases production by gaining higher punching capabilities, and allowing two operators to work at the same time.

SureBind strips were designed to fit or align with the rectangular holes produced by a Plastic Comb Binding punch. The SureBind strips fit through every other hole of the 19 hole punched paper. The first pin is located at the end of the first hole and the second pin is located at the beginning of the third hole. These posts take the "play" out of the document and keep it from moving between the strips after being bound. All other posts fall in the center of the rectangular holes. Take a piece of paper punched with the rectangular holes and feed a SureBind strip through the holes to see exactly how it aligns.

You already know how to punch paper with all of GBC’s plastic binding machines, so the actual punching should not be a problem. However, you do have to make some very important adjustments on the plastic binding unit before you punch the paper to be used with Surebind.

First, adjust the Side Guide on the Comb Binding machine so that the 19 holes are perfectly centered on your 11" sheet.

Next, adjust the Back Guide Depth setting on the Comb Binding unit to the middle setting. Note: To increase the productivity of the binding unit, only use ten punch pins for SureBind. This allows you to increase the thickness of the lift you are punching, because you are using fewer dies, creating les pressure and stress on the internal parts of the punch. You can increase the punching capacity from 10% to 50%, depending on which GBC punch you are using. If you start punching with hole #1, pull the punch pins out on dies #2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 as they are not needed. Be aware, not all GBC plastic comb binding machines allow access to all 22 die pins. Always start disengaging pins by starting with what would be the 2nd die pin, and start pulling out every other pin that is accessible to you.

After you have made the necessary adjustments on the Binding Machine you are using, punch the documents for binding with SureBind, and bind it with SureBind strips. If you have any difficulties, just call us and ask us for help. MyBinding carries the full GBC line of Plastic Comb Binding Machines, SureBind Binding Machines and SureBind supplies.


GBC SureBind An Introduction to Strip Binding Systems

Posted by McRitchie Jeff on November 21st, 2007 in · 0 Comments

Strip Binding is a professional, attractive and secure means of assembling loose, written communications into professionally-bound documents. Strip binding can be accomplished via two methods; namely, SureBind and VeloBind. The end resulting product looks identical; however, there are subtle differences in the mechanical parts of the elements. Velobind is the forerunner of strip binding, having been developed in 1960. After GBC acquired Velobind, they incorporated the strip binding method into the GBC line, creating numerous other benefits of the product. VeloBind dies can still be purchased for the System Three Pro, MagnaPunch and AP-2. However, SureBind is the lead strip binding product offered by GBC / Ibico.

SureBind is strip binding with the additional benefit of working in conjunction with GBC Plastic Binding elements, which are on 9/16" centers. The major benefit is that someone already using a GBC Plastic Binding system can take a punched document and bind it with SureBind for a different look or for use with GBC’s boardroom-quality hard cases. In addition, using the strip binding method while punching with GBC Plastic binding increases the Plastic Comb binding punching productivity by 30 to 50%.

The main differences between SureBind and Velobind strips are:

-SureBind combs have 10 pins, while Velobind combs have 11 pins with corresponding holes in the receiver strips.
-SureBind pins are slightly offset to fit snugly into the holes of a plastic binding-punched documents. This maintains the integrity of the bind, preventing shifting around inside the larger binding holes. Velobind pins are spaced evenly along the strip.
-SureBind combs and strips are slightly wider than Velobind so that the GBC rectangular holes are completely covered.

Strip binding uses tamper resistant plastic strips to lock proposals, briefs, litigation, materials, forecasts, etc. (any loose papers up to 3" thick - that’s 750 sheets of 20lb bond paper!) into place. This system offers the ultimate in security for a customer’s bound documents. No unauthorized additions or deletions can be made. This unique hot knife process securely binds documents by heat riveting two plastic strips together. This permanent bind is more secure than comb binding, wire binding, coil binding or any other binding style on the market.

SureBind and Velobind strips offer the maximum in versatility, with minimum inventory requirements (only three different-sized strips bind documents from 2 pages to 750 pages). The finished document is easy to mail, file and store because of the compact nature of the strip. A strip bound document can be finished in either soft, flush cut covers or boardroom-quality hard covers.


What I Know and Remember About Baseball - Granparents

Posted by Dowdy Mitchell on November 21st, 2007 in · 0 Comments

Back to 1974, East Tacoma Washington, it is game day, almost 10am. As Players and Parents cross the parking lot, silver haired seniors begin to gather at the fringe of the field. For them between the talking and their pace, it will still be 10 more minutes or so before they reach the bleachers.

For the seniors there are no pressures to finish a blog on Myspace. No handheld HD camcorders to capture those perfect moments to upload onto Youtube. Any talk about stocks is what Grandmother is brewing on the stove from last nights left dinner.

Loud speech and jibes about how deaf each other has become is usually followed by the pleasantries of passing around the swisher sweets with the solemn oath that Grandma will not find out.

All in all, it is just like watching little boys as they gather at the base of their favorite tree to swap candies before dinner outside of Moms watchful eye.

What ever conversation is being discussed is promptly dropped when the umpire makes his presence known. That is the moment all glasses focus on him with a unified effort to remind the umpire of what a strike zone is. Foul verses fair ball. And what ever bleacher umpire coaching they can assist with or invent.

For Grandparents, their heroes are warming up. Under five feet tall and awkward, these are seasoned players ready for action. With chewing gum being formed into bubbles, they eye the opponents for weakness. These Players rarely make the papers and are prone to tummy aches after the consolation ice cream Sunday following a tough loss or energetic win.

So what has really changed in the last 32 years? Have Grandparents lost the luster for their favorite players? Is their interest in baseball so far from their busy lives managing their portfolios on E*TRADE or keeping up with their posts on Myspace or Youtube?

Communication breakdown between distanced Grandparents and Grandchildren is the likely culprit. In 1974, most kids could take a modest bicycle ride to visit with their Grandparents. Weekly dinners or stops on the to or from shopping kept Grandparents aware of what was happening.

To days Grandparents are separated from their Grand Children by distance, difficulty in traversing any safe route and the demands of the Parents by their jobs, schools and activities. Not wanting to interfere or become a burden on the challenges their own children face in this modern world, Grandparents site peacefully by keeping themselves occupied as best they can.

Many leagues expect Parent participation in the preparation of fields, helping hands at the fundraisers and financial support of the year end finale. Some leagues go as far as to mandate how much time Parents must volunteer in order for their children to participate.

How much nicer would the fields be if there were a team dedicated to their preservation. This same team could have the donation table in front of the local grocery store manned for days on end without missing a beat. Accountants, Lawyers, Engineers, Master Carpenters, Master Electricians and Salesmen; this team is highly skilled and backed by years of solid experience.

Grandparents quietly sitting and tending to their own affairs are the most under utilized resource available to any league. In years past, bake sales were the sole territory of the blue hair brigade. Slow, methodical women that make cookies and cakes to die for.

Let us take a look at the numbers. Say your league has 10 teams, each team has 12 players; the most Grandparents available is 480. Putting it into reality, there are probably only 30% of those in the area and lets say only 50% have the ability to physically participate. Now you only have 72 people to work out the details of field maintenance, help with fundraising, figure out the IRS forms and manage the league checkbook. When if even can you find 72 people just waiting to be asked to come out and play.

How wonderful would it be to be able to organize 72 willing, motivated, trained and experienced people for your volunteer efforts? With that many people the entire facility could get a once over every week. Needed repairs assigned to the proper folks. Compensation for these folks lies in the participation of something meaningful and the love they have for their heroes.

The process of developing your own blue hair brigade is quite easy. At the beginning of the season have a meeting with all the Grandparents and see what commitments you get. Should you find the numbers lacking, visit the local senior center. An offer of something as meaningful to do will clear out that hall faster than a skunk in a sorority house.


How to Bind Documents With Velobind Hard Cases

Posted by McRitchie Jeff on November 21st, 2007 in · 0 Comments

Hardcases have an elegant texture and design, to provide the impressive appearance of a casebound book. One option for achieving this elegant and impressive look is by using your GBC Velobind binding machine along with Velobind hardcases. Velobind hardcases are available in five standard thicknesses from 1/4" up to 1-3/8". If you look at a Velobind Hardcase, you will notice the following features:

1. The inside cover is marked with a letter (A, B, C, D or E). This letter designates the size (thickness) of document that particular hardcase will accommodate. The benefit to the customer is that they will always know what thickness hardcase they have, even if it is not in the original carton.

2. Two end sheets (fly sheets are used with each hardcase (they are packed separate in the carton containing the hardcases). These end sheets are adhesive backed, and are to be bound with the document being inserted into the hardcase. These sheets will adhere to the inside of the front and back hardcover.

Hold an end sheet so that the folded tear-off sheet faces you. Notice that there is a portion of the sheet which is exposed just opposite the fold. This "lip" is the area that will be punched in the binding process.

3. The backbone of the hardcase is made with "softfoam" adhesive spine. Lift the paper backing up slightly on the backbone (do not remove it at this time) to see the adhesive. The adhesive foam helps hold the document to the hardcase during the binding process.

Once you have the document that you need to bind in hand you need to choose the size of hardcase that is appropriate for that document. In order to determine what letter size of case you need for your document you can refer to the chart on the Backstop of the Velobind or Surebind system three pro. Take your hardcase and open it up to check what letter is stamped on it.

Place on end sheet on top of the document and one on the bottom (where you would normally place the binding covers). The folded tear off sheet should face the hardcase, itself. Also, the lip should be on the edge to be bound.

Punch the document, including the end sheets. Bind the document like any other Velobind Or SureBind bound book (the end sheets will act as covers) using a standard Velobind HotKnife Strip. Now your document is ready to be bound into the hardcase.

Take the hardcase, open it and lay it on the table (inside up). Take the document to be bound and lay it on the table. Remove the protective strip from the backbone to expose the adhesive. Take your bound document, and center the document on the back cover of the hardcase, pressing the strip portion into the backbone adhesive. If the book is not centered, carefully pick it up, and realign till centered. Fold the front cover over the top of the document, making sure that the hard case front cover and back cover are in alignment. If not, repeat process till centered. You can move the document as many times as necessary until you have pulled the fly sheets - then it is permanently bound.

If you are right handed, use your left hand to place it firmly on the top of the document where the strip is (you will want to keep it from moving within the hardcase). Then, take your right hand and reach under the inside of the front cover until you can grip the foldback sheet of the end paper. Gently pull up on it, letting the hard cover fall on the adhesive-coated end paper. Repeat this process for the back cover. One the tear-off sheet is completely out of the book, press down completely over the entire front and back cover make sure all the adhesive is adhered to the case.


The Difference Between the GBC C150 and GBC C250 Plastic Comb Binding Machines

Posted by McRitchie Jeff on November 21st, 2007 in · 0 Comments

Every week it seems that customers ask me what the difference is between the GBC CombBind C150 Plastic Comb Binding Machine (formerly the Ibico Ibimatic) and the GBC CombBind C250 (formerly the Ibico Kombo). Many of these customers are confused by the fact that the two machines look nearly identical and the GBC C250 is often priced less than the GBC C150 binding machine. Here is a quick overview of the differences between the two machines.

1. Disengageable Dies: All of the punching pins on the GBC C250 are fully disengageable. This allows you to bind books that are shorter than 11" long using the GBC C250. The GBC C150 binding machine does not have any disengageable dies. This means that the GBC C150 is only designed for use with 11" letter sized documents. Since the GBC C250 also has an open throat it is possible to use it to punch document longer than 11" such as legal sized documents or even 11" x 17" presentations.

2. Adjustable Depth of Punch Control: The GBC C250 includes an adjustable depth of punch Margin control. This control allows you to select how far from the edge of the page the binding holes are placed. This is important when binding very small documents or very large documents. If the holes are too far away from the edge of the page for small documents the pages will not turn and if they are too close for larger documents the pages can sometimes tear out. The GBC CombBind C150 does not include an adjustable depth of punch control making it more difficult to use with some sizes of plastic comb binding supplies. This means that the GBC Combbind C150 is not compatible with the smallest or largest plastic combs that are available on the market.

3. Price: The GBC C250 plastic comb binding machine is the most popular manual comb binding machine available on the market. It is found in many schools and businesses across the country, and is therefore able to be bought from companies in bulk, which allows it to often be priced cheaper than the C150.

Truthfully, both the GBC CombBind C150 and the GBC CombBind C250 are extremely well built manual plastic comb binding machines. However, given the fact that the C250 offers a more complete selection of features for a lower price the GBC C250 plastic comb binding machine seems to be the logical choice.


A Simple Formula for Consistent, Predictable Results

Posted by Benson Strick Melanie on November 21st, 2007 in · 0 Comments

How would you like to be able to predict your future outcomes? How about achieve any kind of goal? You may not realize this but you have already perfected a simple formula for consistent, predictable results.

So why, you might ask, are you not achieving all of your goals in record time?

That’s because we have perfected how to use this formula on all the things we don’t want! That’s right. Most of us have a very well refined mental focusing strategy - called worry.

With the Law of Attraction, we know that what we focus on expands. According to Jerry and Esther Hicks, authors of Ask and It Is Given, our creative energy is activated with 68 seconds of focused attention. The more energy, passion and focus we give it, the faster the desired results are returned to us.

The problem is that most of us use this formula in reverse. We worry about what we don’t want to happen and get more of it.

For instance, let’s say you are worried about how you will cover all your growing expenses this month. You think all day about how bad it could get. Your body starts to become exhausted. You don’t have the energy to make all those phone calls because you are so stressed out about what MIGHT happen. So you don’t make them. By not making the phone calls you didn’t sign up the new clients. Your income takes a dip. What happened? You used a proven formula to guarantee a predictable result. The formula is:

Your thoughts create a belief which manifested emotions which determine your actions which create the outcome you worried about.

No one wants to create undesirable results but we all do it, all day, every day. So what if you could flip the process around and guarantee yourself positive, desirable results?

Here are a few pointers:

Focus on what you want more of. Focusing on what you don’t want just gets you more of what you don’t want!

Write it down as if it already exists. Writing it down like that activates the creative forces.

Give it intensity of feeling. Imagine what it would be like to have the outcome be real. See yourself already there.

Flip worry into the positive. If you catch yourself focusing on what you don’t want, just shift your thinking to what you do want, quickly!

Evaluate your limiting beliefs and get support to eliminate them.

With a little bit of practice you can become an expert at creating predictable powerful positive results!


Exploring GBC Strip Binding Supplies

Posted by McRitchie Jeff on November 21st, 2007 in · 0 Comments

The distinctive look of GBC / Ibico Strip Binding has made it one of the most sought after binding methods. This unique method of securing loose pages enables the user to present a prestigious image with either elegant soft covers or boardroom quality hard covers. The temper resistant "hot knife" process heat seals and rivets the binding comb and receiving strip together, increasing the security of confidential documents so no unauthorized additions or deletions can be made. This binding method portrays an image of importance, which assures it will be read and acted upon. In addition, it provides the maximum in versatility in that only three different sized combs allow for binding documents from as few as two sheets to up to 3" of material. This reduces inventory requirements.

The cover supplies for GBC / Ibico strip binding systems range from economical "smooth" paper stock to high image, coated "regency" paper stock and boardroom quality Velobind / SureBind Hardcases.

Pick up a Velobind comb (that’s the one with the pins). Notice the comb has ten pins and the Velobind has eleven pins. These pins are fed through holes in the document to be bound and into the receiving strip where the unused portion of the comb is severed and the heating mechanism heat seals it to form a rivet. The comb also has a pin that is longer than the others. This will be discussed in the equipment operating section.

Pick up both styles of receiving strips, and look at the grainy (textured) side of the strip. This side should always be placed so that it will appear on the outside of the back cover of the document. This gives the document a finished appearance. Turn the perforated strip over, and look at the inside. Notice the Velobind strip has thirteen holes. The two small holes at either end are "locator" holes, which are used to align the strip on the VeloBind unit during binding. The other eleven holes match the pins of the comb strip. The strip has one locator pin and ten comb pin holes. Place the comb strip and receiving strip together to see how they fit.

Strip Binding is available in comb thicknesses for documents 1", 2" and 3" thick. They are available in stock lengths to fit documents with binding edges of 8-1/2", 11" and 14".

SureBind strips are manufactured on GBC / Ibico 19 ring Plastic Binding centers, which means that a document that has been punched with 19-holes can be bound using a strip.


Tips for Finishing Documents Using the GBC TL2900

Posted by McRitchie Jeff on November 21st, 2007 in · 0 Comments

If you have a GBC TL2900 wire closer (formerly the Ibico 340WB) you might be wondering how you can best use it to close the wire on your documents. Fortunately, using the TL2900 is actually quite easy. Here are some simple steps for binding documents with the this wire closer …

1. Select the appropriate size wire binding element for your document by either using the chart below, or using the Wire Size Guage Label on the TL2900 as a reference

2. Adjust the knob so that the desired size shows approximately in the center of the window. TIP: This is a starting point reference. It is best to make a test bind and adust the knob for your personal preference. To make the crimp tighter, turn the knob so that the number of moves toward you in the clear window. Slight adjustments may be necessary to achieve the perfect crimp. It is acceptable for the wire size to appear anywhere within the window.

3. Load the wire element onto the support hooks. TIP: Hold the wire loosely across the trips of your fingers, with the wide hooks facing downward. Orient with the left edge just touching the Edge Guide. Allow the wire to naturally find itself on the hooks with a dropping motion as you guide the wire up and over. Once you get the feel for this motion, you will be able to easily hang the wire onto the books.

4. Thread the document contents onto the hooks, oriented so that the first faces up. Then thread the front cover face up onto the wire document. Finally thread the back cover, inside up, onto the wire element. (As an alternative you may prefer to stack the entire document as per 5, 6, 7 above, and lay the whole document on the wire hooks at one time to show ease of operation - try working with the system both ways until you are comfortable with it.

5. Bring the clamp forward over the hooks.

6. Press and HOLD the two activation buttons on either side of the closer, until the LED’s indicate, "DONE".

7. Push the clamp back.

8. Remove the bound document from the hooks by gently pulling upward on the document until the wire is out of the hooks. Do not pull forward on the book, as you may risk breaking the hook.

9. Flip the back cover around so that the wire seam is hidden between the last page and the back cover of the document.


What Is Success In The Work At Home Internet Business

Posted by Tontti Juhani on November 21st, 2007 in · 0 Comments

I have met two persons, who both are in the work at home internet business. Another one makes around $ 1.700 a month. She is very happy and says that actually she is above her targets and could not believe ever to reach it. Another one makes $ 15.000 a month and is totally unhappy, because his target is to make at least $ 20.000!

So the question is about your work at home internet business targets. As we see from the above examples, the targets must fit for you, they must be realistic. The target has a tight link with the motivation: if you will reach the target or even go over, your motivation grows and vice versa.

When a newbie starts the work at home internet business, he just cannot set the targets as to the sales. It is impossible without know how and even dangerous as to the motivation. On that phase it is better to set only learning targets, because then you will learn how to set the salestargets.

To become successful you have protect your motivation, which is and will be the engine of your home business. The great want to run the business so well, that you maintain the motivation.

The most successful marketers have concentrated only into learning during their early days as newbies.They have started by following and learning from those who had already done it, been there, the most respected and experienced home business marketers.

But where to meet them? Well, the best place to meet them is a forum. That is also otherwise a good place to hang around if you want to learn the latest tips and get good business connections. They are real home business universities!

The work at home internet business forum is also a good place to understand on what level you are in this business. You see, which determines your level is the comparison to other competitors. To be able to make a success, you just have to beat many of them using your know how.

One sure way to work at home internet business success is to go on slowly. The hurry has destroyed more businesses than any other behaviour. You see, the learning and the use of creativity do not like tight timetables. The understanding needs time.

The learning process is very motivating, when you feel, that now you understand a topic. It is like climbing ladders step by step. Actually you will add new information and skills on the top of the old ones. The skill to be sensitive to the information is valuable!

A newbie must be careful with the hype promises on the market. Those work at home internet businesses just overpromise and underdeliver. The result is the loss in motivation, your most valuable asset!


Color Laser Printer - Win Your War On Clutter And Quickly Organize Your Workplace and Home

Posted by Newlyn Corbin on November 21st, 2007 in · 0 Comments

If you are a work at home person you would have the need to invest some time and money into some reliable office equipment. Because handling and processing documents today is practically impossible without the assistance of a printer and a computer, it is a wise decision to invest in these items.

With today’s modern printing needs buying a color laser printer would be a prudent decision. The majority of documents end up looking more professional with some colors included so it would be advantageous to you if you had a color laser printer not only for work purposes, but for personal jobs as well, for instance creating homemade holiday greeting cards.

Choosing the Proper Color Laser Printer

Prior to you actually going out and purchasing a color laser printer, it would be a prudent idea to come to some sort of determination of your needs first keep in mind that larger and quicker models of these types of printers can be very expensive. If your needs do not necessitate these types of printers, then there is no point in you purchasing one.

When determining what your needs are, make certain that you keep in mind any future uses for this new printer. If you are concerned about additional printing jobs in the near future, it would be a wise decision to purchase a color laser printer that might adapt to your needs in the future. For example, if you’re thinking about making some printed posters or newsletters in the close future, it would be smart to purchase a color laser printer that is immediately capable of printing on larger sized paper.

At the time that you have made a determination of both your present as well as future needs, the next step prior to shopping around for your color laser printer would be to obtain the right specifications of various kinds of color laser printers so you can come to an informed decision.

With today’s internet technology you can obtain all the information that you need instantly. A basic search would provide you with ample amounts of more than sufficient results, as a matter of fact, you will find that there are some internet websites that furnish some comparisons as well as reviews of various laser printers. If you do choose to utilize these sites, make certain that you take into consideration information posted therein.

At the time you get all the data that you need concerning your color laser printer, you should make the attempt to do a comparison of the features of these various printers. You should be mindful of both the capacity and speed of the laser printers you are researching and keep in mind that not every laser printer has the same speed so if your needs are that of speed, make certain that you put your focus on the specifications of each printer.


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