The Tamerica 210PB. The 210PB is one of Tamerica's least expensive binding machines

Plastic comb binding can be a great way to
add that extra touch to professional documents, but it can all come in
handy for other uses. Whether you're a teacher looking to bind student
projects or a crafty type wanting to make your own photo album or bind
your writing together, a comb binding device can be a big help. There's
some really affordable ones available and they're easy to use, even if
you're a beginner. Here are five you should check out...

1.) The SmartBind.
This great product from James Burns is ideal for beginners. It can
punch up to 12 sheets of paper at once and it has a binding capacity of
200 sheets, so it's perfect for those creative applications. Plus, it
looks great, has an ergonomic design, and it has a built-in handle so
you can take it with you everywhere. It also has metal components for
durability.

2.) The Fellowes Starlet. Fellowes makes a
number of great binding machines and the Starlet is a good choice for
someone who is new to the art of bookbinding. It can punch up to 7
sheets at once and create booklets containing up to 90 pages. It has a
vertical loader that ensures the paper will be perfectly punched every
time. There's also a tray in which you can store your combs. Like the
Smartbind, the Starlet has a carrying handle for convenience. It comes
with a great two-year warranty.

3.) The GBC CombBind C110.
GBC makes a lot of great binding machines and a good entry-level one is
the CombBind C110. It has a terrific punching capacity (15 sheets) and
it can bind books that are 300 pages long. You can even use GBC ZipBind
spines with this device in case you want to give your documents a
unique look. This machine has a full-size punching lever that's
ergonomically friendly, as well as a comb selection guide to help you
out.

4.) The GBC BindMate. If you don't have a
three-hole punch, you may want to consider the GBC BindMate which
combines a three-hole punch with a binding machine. This product packs
the functionality of both those devices into one compact unit that can
be easily stored on your desktop. The BindMate can bind books
consisting of 125 pages and it has a hole punch that can handle 8
sheets at once. It's really innovative device that offers a lot of
features in a small package for an even smaller price.

5.) The Tamerica 210PB.
The 210PB is one of Tamerica's least expensive binding machines, but
it's still very high-quality and a great choice if getting a little bit
more adventurous in your bookbinding endeavors sounds appealing. This
machine has disengageable dies so you can punch and bind books that are
less than 12 inches long, such as half-letter size (5.5" x 8.5"). It
has an adjustable depth of punch margin control for accurate placement
of the holes. Plus, it accepts all sizes of plastic combs, as well as
GBC ZipBind spines. The 210PB is made of metal so it will be viable for
years and it has a two-year warranty.

There are tons of great binding machines available, even if you're a
novice. If you get one of the products mentioned in this article,
you'll become a bookbinding wizard in no time.