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Our Top Choice
TruBind TB-S20A Coil Binding Machine
Lamination Depot, a seller of TruBind’s goods, is a prominent distributor of high-quality office consumables and printing equipment.
Wide, padded handlebar. Lightweight and portable. Adjustable depth margin. All its dies can be disengaged. Comes with coil crimping pliers. 4:1 binding coil.
The spinning wheel moves way too fast for some.
Coil - Manual/Electric
17.1 x 13.2 x 8.1 inches; 18 lbs.
Up to 2 inch thickness
Up to 20 sheets at a time
Left, right or two-handed
Best Value
Fellowes Star+ 150 Manual Comb Binding Machine
Fellowes prides itself in offering high-performance and the best-quality office supplies and mobile accessories that make everyday activities convenient.
Fast and easy to use. Can bind up to 150 pages. ¾-inch comb. Documents load vertically. Adjustable guide. Built-in comb storage. 15-sheet punching capacity.
It’s a hassle getting the papers on the comb.
Comb - Manual
3.1 x 9.8 x 17.7 inches; 9.7 lbs.
Up to 300 sheets / 1.5 inches
Up to 15 sheets at a time
Left, right or two-handed
Akiles RubiCoil Coil Punch for Binding
Founded in 1993, Akiles has become a leading brand in the business of document finishing with its top-performance and durable office machines and accessories.
Comfortable handle. Requires minimal effort. Punches holes neatly. Has effective margin guide. Assists coil insertion. Certified for quality. Steel dies. Versatile.
A bit expensive for a manual binding machine but that's because it can punch more than just paper.
Coil - Manual
17.1 x 12.3 x 8.9 inches; 16 lbs.
Depends on coil size
Up to 10 sheets at a time
Left, right or two-handed
GBC ProClick Desktop Binding Punch
GBC is a global leader in the laminating and binding markets and prides itself in being the pioneer of the tabletop laminating machine.
Lightweight. Easy to use. Has a small footprint. Works great on laminated papers. Punches 6 sheets. Compatible with GBC ProClick binding spines.
Only ideal for light usage.
Spine Binders - Manual
6 x 18.8 x 4.1 inches; 0.06 lbs.
Use with ProClick spines
Up to 6 sheets at a time
No handle - slider
Marigold 19-Hole Binding Machine
Marigold manufactures high-performance products that help you get your work done conveniently and efficiently whether it’s at the office or at home.
Adjustable guides. Binds 250 sheets. Clean-cut punches. Accepts multiple comb sizes. Multiple margin depths. Punches 10 letter-sized 20-pound paper.
Only suitable for medium-duty applications.
Punching pins - Manual
14 x 9.5 x 5.5 inches; 4 lbs.
Up to 250 sheets
Up to 10 sheets at a time
Right hand operation