AndrewsDK Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I've heard much talk of having the binding cut off a book then hole punching to put in a binder. Where do you have this done? I asked at my local Office Max and they could not do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 FedEx Office/Kinko's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Not all stores offer all services. Call and ask. I've had it done at our local Office Depot. Staples is another possibility, as is UPS, etc. Any place that does binding might also cut off bindings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 FedEx/Kinko's is the only one in my community that has the capability of cutting off the whole binding in one fell swoop, then drilling holes in one fell swoop. They don't charge an arm and a leg, either. The others have to cut and drill in sections. It's just easier to hand it off to FedEx/Kinko's. A printer (that is a *real* printer, where they do off-set printing and engraving and more; FedEx/Kinko's and the others do photocopying) can probably do it, too, but they usually charge more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Our Staples charges $3/cut. Larger books (>1" thick) will take 2 cuts. I've never asked about hole punching. I usually have stuff spiral bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seshet Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Personally, I do it myself with an Exacto knife and my 3-hole punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Office Max... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 We don't have a franchise store like Kinko's in my small town, so I went to my local print shop where they publish papers and make invitations and they cut the binding off my books for FREE! I told him I could pay something for his time, but he said it only takes him 3 seconds to walk over to the machine and pull a handle. no charge. :001_smile: Don't forget your "mom & pop" shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Our Staples does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Personally, I do it myself with an Exacto knife and my 3-hole punch. :iagree: I used to give books to my dh to take care of cutting off the binding, since he works for a matting & framing company with large, sharp cutting implements. However, with him at home on disability, I'm going with the exacto knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I used a metal yardstick and an exacto type knife (takes a razor blade) to cut DS's FF Latin workbook after I noticed he was hooking his hand around. For texts & teacher guides I will go to Staples (to get a nice, straight cut). I've always had good service there. I don't like 3-ring binders so much (bulky & mess up the shelves) so I have things spiral bound. It's about $4 a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsDK Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks! I will call the mom & pop place in our small town. If they can't do it, there is a Fedex in the big town & I will try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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