There are instructions in the book for offsetting, as well, where the first hole is indented from the side. Then you flip it to do the other side. It ends up repunching some of the middle holes, but it balances them out and centers it. If I eyeball...

Ahhh I think I remember seeing a video describing putting a center line template thing. To be honest, I've watched so many videos I can't remember which one! I'll give it a try tomorrow. I've been getting pretty discouraged with my results so far, b...

Did you figure it out? Am I off to the scanner, then?

The manual says to use the spacer bar to make up to 1" books I use 1/2" diameter owires to make my letterbox logbooks and use the space bar you asked about. The space bar makes the holes punch closer to the edge of the page. It came with my blue Bind-i...

What a helpful post!

Hi Wry, No need to scan the manual, though I very much appreciate it. I actually came across a very helpful blog post from Campfire Lady that answered my question. I will try again tomorrow and report back to you all. In case anyone is interested,...

Thanks for the links, Scooter's Mom. I'm going to try using the space bar next time. Mine actually came with one so at least I know what it is for. I guess I need to go get out there and do it. I really got discouraged after a few crummy attempts, but...

Hi Guys, I'm the Newbie Needing Help. I told you I would get back to you on my progress and I'm happy to report that today things went ~way~ better. I think my problem was that I was over-thinking things (I'm a Virgo). I was so worried about size d...

Congratulations! Now work those muscles!

I visited our "local" (40 miles away) Hobby Lobby last night to pick up some coils for my BIA and was shocked to see their normal spot filled with other merchandise and a BIA and some assorted accessories on the clearance rack. Unfortunately, there we...

Being the thrifty person I am, I found that Walmart online is the cheapest place to buy O-wires that I've found. They were even cheaper than my favorite store, Amazon. The downside is the shipping is pretty slow (5-7 days) and you pay postage, but I...

I've read several articles and reviews pointing to Bind It All being discontinued. I'm sure there are some surplus they will try to get rid of. I got a huge box of wires, chipboard, etc 2 years ago, for 75% off. From what I have read, Cinch On wires...

This is an interesting, if not dated, article... http://www.judy-nolan.com/2013/04/16/dont-put-your-eggs-in-one-basket/

Just got this in my email today. Sounds like a good price to me on BIA wires. Haven't compared it to anywhere else but I like the assorted colors and sizes, plus shipping in $4.95 on all orders, woot!! Check it out!! http://www.bindingdepot.com/Shop...

Is it my imagination, or are these o-wires getting harder to find? I bought a bunch at Walmart online for cheap (1/2 inch size) awhile back and now they don't seem to have them at all. Just checked Amazon and they have Zutter Owire 1/2-Inch, 6-Piec...

For some reason, I thought Bind it alls, were being discontinued. So they may be just trying to get rid of stock.

I got a BIA for Christmas - what is a good size coil to start with? Any newbie tips? Boy are those directions confusing!!

I use the 1/2 inch most of all, but sometimes the 3/4 inch for box logbooks. The 1-inch is good for letterboxer logbooks. I've gotten to the point where I only use 1/4 of the directions. Once you go through the directions once or twice all the way t...

When I first got my BIA these videos really helped. http://binditall.com/VideoGuide.html It also helps to have a logbook to look at when I'm binding one. It keeps me from putting the coils in the book backwards. I use the 1/2 inch coils for logbooks...

I was pretty sorry when I first started with mine. I 'm not at all a crafty person so if I can get it, you will too! It was a lot of trial and error. The more I messed up the more determined I was to do it right. Don't feel bad if you have a hard...

For small logbooks for small containers: 1/2 inch. For larger containers (thicker and 2" deep) , I say 3/4 inch. The 1/2 inch only holds about 30 pieces of card stock. I make a lot of large logbooks, so I use a lot of 3/4 inch. Depends what you ar...

welcome to the world of easy logbook making. Here's a message number with some photos to get you inspired. Msg: 617088 deniserows a turquoise BIA

Message 617088 When I enter that number on the Boards/Message # search I get Message #881830. What am i doing wrong?

try this

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Has anyone ordered O wires from a company called www.BindingDepot.com ? Or can someone advise another source?

Has anyone ordered O wires from www.BinderDepot.com? Or can you suggest another source? Thanks

Yes. They were the least expensive place I found, but you have to order a bunch. I had no trouble with this company.

Great! Thanks!

Anyone use the new heidi cinch and do you like it ? I have a 100$ Gift card to hobby lobby and they no longer carry the zutter machine Thoughts and feedback