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01-04-2008, 12:42 PM
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Cardstock Collector
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 6
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BIND IT ALL
Wondering who has purchased a BIND IT ALL and do you recommend it?
Do any coils come with it?
Who has the book....is it worth purchasing?
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01-04-2008, 12:47 PM
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#2
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Nideggen, GERMANY
Posts: 705
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I sure would recommend it! You can make a lot of different nice things with it! The coils must be purchased separatly. They come in many sizes and colors.
I guess it would be a great deal with a coupon. We don't have coupons here in Germany, very sad, always have to pay a fortune for craft items coming over from the US.
I don't have the book. I am wondering, too, if it's worth buying??!?!
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01-04-2008, 12:47 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: with my nose in a book in the KAY-WHY!!!!
Posts: 132
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subscribing b/c i wanna know too 
__________________ .: Leslie aka scrappychick427:. .: www.inkypinkystudios.com
Proud wife, stepmom, dogmom, nurse(for the time being!), education student, wanna-be photographer, scrapbooker, & Stampin' Up Demo! (whew!)
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01-04-2008, 01:40 PM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 233
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I just love my bind it all. And I also own a rubicoil machine and the little rollabind system. The bind it all is definitely my favorite. It is so super easy to make little books . . . which are the perfect little gift. Just as easy to make a book, as it is a card. And then the card seems like more of a gift!!
I have made tons of little books for myself and for my daughers to keep in our purses. So handy to jot things down.
You can make them for seasons; or certain shopping lists, etc. I have a little Christmas one, that has become a keepsake because it has everyones wish lists in there; as well as my lists of things to do.
I've had occasion to make prayer shawls lately for three dear people who are going through difficult medical times. With the shawl, I like to give a little book of prayers for them; as well as some blank pages for them to journal their thoughts . . .
I could just go on and on, but I do love my bind it all.
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01-04-2008, 02:04 PM
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#5
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: ARIZONA
Posts: 134
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I love my BIA I just got it for Christmas with a couple of wires to go with it. My Hubby bought it at my LLS with a 20% off coupon. The wires come in different sizes I believe they are 12inch long and you can cut them to fit your needs they range from $1.99 to $6.99 depending how many in a pack. I found large sheets of chipboard at Micheals in the art section with their poster boards. I am set to make books for the rest of the New Year!
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01-04-2008, 02:07 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: ARIZONA
Posts: 134
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P.S. It took me almost an hour trying to figure out how to align the holes by leaving margins on the edges. Use copy paper to practice. I was about to give up until voila! I got it!
I didn't buy the idea book yet I'm sure they have alot on info on it too.
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01-04-2008, 02:40 PM
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#7
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,169
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Love my BIA! I love it even more now that I have the book that goes with it. I finally understand how to really use it and it is not just a hit-or-miss thing for me. I really recommend the book if you purchase the machine.
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01-04-2008, 03:23 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 3,963
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I LOVE my Bind It All. Love it so much I'm trying to sell my old Rubicoil coil binding machine because I just don't use it much.
__________________ Colleen
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01-04-2008, 04:15 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 1,756
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I just got the BIA for Christmas, after a friend enabled me with hers.
Where is the best place to buy the book?
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01-04-2008, 04:52 PM
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Cardstock Collector
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 6
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the book
If you put BIND IT ALL in your search engine and go to any of the sites that sells the machine, most of them have the book. I have also seen it on Ebay. I have not seen it anywhere for less than $14.95 with different shipping cost.
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01-04-2008, 04:54 PM
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#11
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Cardstock Collector
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 6
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More questions.
Do you have to use the Bind It All cardstock that they sell or can you use other fronts? Also wondering which are the best size coils to begin.
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01-04-2008, 06:54 PM
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#12
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 233
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You can use all kinds of things for covers!! Chipboard, covered cardboard, heavy weight cardstock and probably my favorite--the chipboard coasters.
The coil size will totally depend on what kinds of books you imagine yourself making. I have quite a variety but find myself reaching for the 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch and the little 3/8 inch the most.
Some of my coils are the bind it all brand, that I bought at my local stamp store; but most of them I purchased in bulk from Bonnie Boyle at www.bonniesbest.com. Bonnie is the best!!
Just a month or so ago, bind it all made a little adaptor available, for just the cost of shipping. It allows you to make the holes closer to the edge of the pages and covers, so that when you are using the smallest coils, there is better clearance. This might sound confusing right now, but it will make sense "when" you get your little machine.
Maybe they package these little adaptors with the BIA now?? I really don't know, but I just used mine and it was very helpful and much quicker than trimming all of those pages after punching.
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01-04-2008, 11:55 PM
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#13
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Litchfield Park, AZ
Posts: 1,830
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I LOVE my bind it all. Try stamingcottage.com they have 20% off all in stock items right now in addition to their prices being lower than i have found elsewhere. Plus amazing fast shipping I ordered 12/27 was at my door 1/3 that is less than a week with a holiday awsome, Have fun!
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01-05-2008, 07:29 AM
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#14
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Glitter Queen
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 11
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Bind it all coils
Whereis the best place price wise to get the coils? My buddy just got one and has no idea!!! I want to buy her some as a gift
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01-05-2008, 05:56 PM
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#15
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: in my stamp room
Posts: 965
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subscribing....a new bind it all user
__________________ Rochelle
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01-05-2008, 07:03 PM
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Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Somewhere near Chicagoland!
Posts: 9,125
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Who did you contact to get the adaptor?
I just got a bind it all for christmas, but did not get the adaptor.
Thanks
Julie
Quote: Originally Posted by cincistamper You can use all kinds of things for covers!! Chipboard, covered cardboard, heavy weight cardstock and probably my favorite--the chipboard coasters.
The coil size will totally depend on what kinds of books you imagine yourself making. I have quite a variety but find myself reaching for the 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch and the little 3/8 inch the most.
Some of my coils are the bind it all brand, that I bought at my local stamp store; but most of them I purchased in bulk from Bonnie Boyle at www.bonniesbest.com. Bonnie is the best!!
Just a month or so ago, bind it all made a little adaptor available, for just the cost of shipping. It allows you to make the holes closer to the edge of the pages and covers, so that when you are using the smallest coils, there is better clearance. This might sound confusing right now, but it will make sense "when" you get your little machine.
Maybe they package these little adaptors with the BIA now?? I really don't know, but I just used mine and it was very helpful and much quicker than trimming all of those pages after punching. |
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01-05-2008, 07:05 PM
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SCS Hall of Fame
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 1,227
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Quote: Originally Posted by stigmom6 I LOVE my bind it all. Try stamingcottage.com they have 20% off all in stock items right now in addition to their prices being lower than i have found elsewhere. Plus amazing fast shipping I ordered 12/27 was at my door 1/3 that is less than a week with a holiday awsome, Have fun! |
I took the plung with the 20% off at stamping cottage and got my bind it all/book and a few coils. I figured I have been eyeing it forever and I will never get such a great deal again- so with 2 hrs left before teh sale is over- I bought it.
Funny thing, I mapquested stamping cottage and thought it was actually a store I could physically go visit. I like to touch and feel before I buy. I called to see what time she was opened until and if the 20% off was on line only...considering its only a 1/2 hour drive from my home. Good thing I called- its an ecommerce site only... no store to visit  Great prices though and very friendly- cant wait until it arrives so I can play....
I would love to buy the coils in bulk but I doubt I will ever use that MANY COILS EVER. If anyone wants to go in 1/2 or 1/3 or even 1/4 for the packages and we can get a few sizes to sample that may be sheaper and a good option?
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01-05-2008, 07:14 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 1,756
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I bought the book and some more coils from Stamping Cottage today too with the 20% off sale.
I can not wait to get the book! 
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01-05-2008, 07:26 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Indianapolis area
Posts: 922
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I've always heard people saying that they love their BIA machines, but I never thought I would make much use of one until I starting reading the threads about it here. So many ideas! The BIA is in the new TAC catalog, so now anyone can get it as a half-priced item. It is going to be on my next order!
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01-05-2008, 07:31 PM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Right where I want to be!
Posts: 1,368
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New addition to the BIA....
They have a little space bar you can add to the BIA to make your holes closer to the edge. See it here:
http://www.binditall.com/SpaceBar.html

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01-05-2008, 11:16 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: In my Craft Room
Posts: 507
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I LOVE my BIA! I have made handmade books with it from plain old cardboard.
Here is an ONLINE Store you can purchase Zutter Bind It All single O-wires or in packages in ALL the sizes for cheap prices: www.stampindamour.com
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01-05-2008, 11:50 PM
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Say Cheese!!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 21,043
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subscribing.... BIA newbie!
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01-06-2008, 06:23 AM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 96
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I tried using the BIA
and I can't seem to catch on how to make a book larger than the six holes Every time I think I've got I sscrew up again. I am thinking of the rubicoil hoping that it would be easier ti line up the holes to punch. Anybody having the same problem?
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01-06-2008, 08:23 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Saskatchewan, Land Of Living Skies Canada
Posts: 966
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I guess I'm going to be different and say I love the rubicoil. I have a bia but I find when opening the books I make I can't fold them all the way back. With the rubicoil you can fold your books around cover to cover. You know what I mean. The bia coils aren't designed to do that. I just find the rubicoil coils so easy to work with. If there is a vote, mine would be rubicoil. You can also use the rubicoil with cardstock etc. Money wise the rubicoil is $150.00 compared to bia, which is much cheaper. Rubicoil you punch all your holes at once. Just my opinion.
Kathy
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01-06-2008, 12:33 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NC
Posts: 419
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I have the BIA and I really like it. What I discovered was that you can use spiral coils with it but you may have to stretch them a bit to fit. I prefer the spiral coils to the wire ones that work with the BIA but no one sells them with the exact pitch that works perfectly - but I did get some to stretch to fit! I would love to have the Rubicoil, but it was just too expensive for me.
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01-06-2008, 12:36 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Washington
Posts: 663
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I have been wanting a Bind It All for quite some time now. You are all just enabling me!
__________________ People will forget what you said,
People will forget what you did.
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01-09-2008, 10:28 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 3,544
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love, love, LOVE my BIA. lining up the holes to bind longer pages was a challenge until i started thinking about the SU spiral punch; works the same way.
and, for the money, it's a great deal. i also like that i can bind only a small part of a larger sheet too. i've seen scrapbooks that have just the upper and lower couple of inches bound... can't do that with the rubicoil.
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01-09-2008, 01:27 PM
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Compulsive Stamper
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Stamping in the Sunny South
Posts: 32
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I just got my BIA yesterday. (I am not technologically quick, btw, LOL!) Yet, I opened it and punched some play papers with it, read the book I purchased with it and then made myself a scrapbook. It did not turn out perfectly, however, for my first try, I am very proud! I would highly recommend the book that is sold by the Bind-It-All site. It has a lot of projects as well as exact instructions on usage. I found it extremely worthwhile.
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01-09-2008, 01:50 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Wonderful Wisconsin
Posts: 431
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I love the BIA. I made 11 little scrapbooks for my family for Christmas. It's nice because I can make a book any size I want. I was spose to make calendars too, guess that will wait till next year.
If you have an Archivers near you there is a 30% off coupon in their newsletter that you can use on the BIA, it makes the price affordable.
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01-09-2008, 03:38 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 514
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What is the width of this thing? Can you make a book that is 8 1/2 by 11? Can we bind our stampin up books with this machine? Sorry so many questions. I usually take my stampin up books in to get them spiral bound so they stay open easier.
Sheri
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01-09-2008, 03:47 PM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Right where I want to be!
Posts: 1,368
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The BIA can't punch thru all the pages in the SU! catty. Wouldn't THAT be cool if it did! 
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01-09-2008, 03:48 PM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Right where I want to be!
Posts: 1,368
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But as I'm thinking about it, if you had the time and the patience, if you took all the pages apart and did them you might be able to do it. A lot of work though.
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01-09-2008, 03:51 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: ARIZONA
Posts: 134
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THE WIDTH IS NOT THAT WIDE I THINK IT ONLY HAS LIKE 6 HOLES
(3 INCHES WIDE) YOU USE IT LIKE THE SU! SPIRAL PUNCH WHERE YOU HAVE TO ALIGN THE HOLES TO THE PUNCH TO GET IT RIGHT. I DID MY CATALOG AS MY FIRST PROJECT. THE O'WIRES THAT YOU PURCHASE FOR IT COME IN 12 INCHES SO YOU CUT THEM TO THE SIZE OF YOUR PROJECT. YOU CAN DO AS LITTLE AS A 3 INCH BOOK OR AS BIG AS YOU WANT IT.
I RECOMEND TO PRACTICE AND MAKE A LITTLE NOTEBOOK OR SOMETHIING. I KINDA MESSED UP MY NEW SU! CATALOG. MY PAGES WERE NOT EVEN AND THE HOLES BECOME OUT OF LINE SO THEY FALL OFF THE SPIRAL. I GOT IT PERFECT AT THE LAST SECTIONS OF THE BOOK THOUGH!
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01-09-2008, 04:21 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 2,467
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Quote: Originally Posted by K. Benko I guess I'm going to be different and say I love the rubicoil. I have a bia but I find when opening the books I make I can't fold them all the way back. With the rubicoil you can fold your books around cover to cover. You know what I mean. The bia coils aren't designed to do that. I just find the rubicoil coils so easy to work with. If there is a vote, mine would be rubicoil. You can also use the rubicoil with cardstock etc. Money wise the rubicoil is $150.00 compared to bia, which is much cheaper. Rubicoil you punch all your holes at once. Just my opinion.
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I have to disagree. I have a BIA and the books I've made I can wrap the pages back completely as you described with no problems. Not sure why it doesn't work for you. I really like my BIA. I just need to find more time to use it.
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01-09-2008, 05:37 PM
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Trying to find myself
Posts: 1,218
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You can use the Rubi to bind the SU! catalog. I took mine to an office supply chain to have the glue binding cut off. Then I punched 10 pages at a time with my Rubi. It didn't take that long, and they turned out great. Just make sure you punch the correct side of the page! I used the 14mm coil.
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01-09-2008, 05:45 PM
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Glitter Queen
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: West Michigan
Posts: 14
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I LOVE MY BIA!!!!!!!!! I've had so much fun making all different books with it. I got mine through a website that has free shipping on them. www.imaginescrapbooking.com They even have all of the accessories for the BIA---the tool kits, travel bags, and idea book! They sell the wires in smaller packages in all sizes. On my last order I got what they call "loose wire" they're the same quality as the BIA ones only WAAAAAAY cheaper, and you can order them in single 12" sections. I emailed the store yesterday and asked if it was possible to get an 18" wire and they said yes they have black 5/8 wires in any size!!!! they quoted me 12" for 80 cents and 7 cents per inch after 12" !!!! I'm using the 18" to re-bind some books for my son. I can't wait to get started!!!
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01-09-2008, 05:55 PM
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Glitter Queen
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: West Michigan
Posts: 14
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Lining the holes up
FYI: the key to the holes lining up is to line up the center of your project with the center arrrow on the BIA
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01-09-2008, 07:24 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: I'm in the secret sister protection program.
Posts: 2,444
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You guys are really no help at all!!!
All you're doing is giving me a reason to want both of these machines, not helping me decide between the two of them! 
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01-09-2008, 08:17 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Saskatchewan, Land Of Living Skies Canada
Posts: 966
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Quote: Originally Posted by kstamper You can use the Rubi to bind the SU! catalog. I took mine to an office supply chain to have the glue binding cut off. Then I punched 10 pages at a time with my Rubi. It didn't take that long, and they turned out great. Just make sure you punch the correct side of the page! I used the 14mm coil. |
I agree thats what I had done. I love my SU catties, they fold back so nice.
Kathy
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01-09-2008, 08:32 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Salina, Kansas
Posts: 500
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