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MBM 25 Single Spindle Tabletop Drill
A truly versatile print shop must have a drill among its many tools. The MBM 25 Single Spindle Tabletop Drill would be a nice addition to any shop.
How is it Used?
The MBM 25 Single Spindle Tabletop Drill will accomodate 5/32, 13/64, 7/32, and 1/4 inch drill bits. A high quality, commonly used 1/4 inch bit is included along with sharpener and honing stone – a nice addition. When you’ve set up your project on the easy glide table and secure your paper with the quick-release clamp, you’ll be drilling 2 inch holes in no time. Plus, the 25 Tabletop Drill features 5 pre-set patterns available at the turn of a dial. I like the fact that its powerful, but only 39 lbs, so its easy to move out of the way if drilling isn’t your most frequent task.
And How Much Does it Cost
The MBM 25 Single Spindle Tabletop Drill is $829 at Lloyd’s. We’ll even throw in free shipping and a gift with your purchase.
Akiles BookletMac Semi-Automatic Booklet Maker
The most effective way to create pamphlets, reports, booklets and newsletters is on a machine like the Akiles BookletMac Semi-Automatic Booklet Maker. The BookletMac allows you to easily create professional quality booklet publications in your office or shop, eliminating the cost and hassle of a bindery service.
How is it Used?
Simply put, the Akiles BookletMac is fast and easy to use. You’ll have the option using common paper sizes to fold and staple, fold only, or staple only.
Don’t make the assumption that a mere Semi-Automatic booklet maker will slow you down. The Akiles BookletMac will crank out up to 800 booklets per hour, and with its heavy-duty staple heads each booklet can be up to 64 pages of 20# paper. In fact, a built-in LCD counter will track your progress on that big job and you won’t need any tools to quickly switch between booklet sizes. Everything about the Akiles BookletMac Booklet Maker is easy!
And How Much Does it Cost?
The Akiles BookletMac Semi-Automatic Booklet Maker costs $2,199 at Lloyd’s of Indiana and comes with a 1-year warranty.
Tamerica Duracoil Combo Coil Binding Machine (DURACOIL COMBO)
The Tamerica Duracoil Combo Coil Binding Machine is made to make the coil insertion process simpler and faster. That means no more wrestling with errant coils, redoing binds thanks to a poorly fed coil or wasting valuable time just trying to feed the coil on to the document.
How is it Used?
Like the Duracoil CI, the Tamerica Duracoil Combo Coil Binding Machine features grooved, teflon rollers for better coil traction and an easy-to-follow coil binding guide that’s practically error-proof. This kind of simple, electric insertion combined with a punching capacity of 15 sheets and a binding capacity of 30mm makes jobs go fast.
Users will also appreciate the overall sturdiness of this unit. It’s an all-metal construction and you can tell it’s built for hard use and long-term durability. This, combined with the simple and easy to understand operation makes the Tamerica Duracoil Combo Coil Binding Machine ideal for small businesses, in-office use, smaller print shops, legal firms and schools.
And How Much Does it Cost
The Tamerica Duracoil Combo Coil Binding Machine costs $545 at Lloyd’s and comes with a 1-year warranty from the manufacturer. You can opt to purchase an extended warranty from Lloyd’s of Indiana for 15% of the purchase price for a 2-year warranty or 20% of the purchase price for 3 years.
Akiles Wiremac Duo Combo 2:1 Pitch And 3:1 Pitch Wire Binding Machine Review
When you wire bind a document, you usually have to choose between a 2:1 pitch and a 3:1 pitch punch and wire pattern depending on the size of your document. In the past, that also meant having to choose between two pieces of binding equipment, one for handling 2:1 and another for 3:1.
Luckily, the Akiles Wiremac Duo Combo 2:1 Pitch Wire and 3:1 Pitch Wire Binding Machine is capable of handling both types, all in one machine.
Who it’s For
The Akiles Wiremac Duo Combo binding equipment is a solid choice for print shops, institutions, or a bindery that wants the option of choosing between a 2:1 and 3:1 without having two machines.
Why? Because one machine means one upfront cost, one maintenance schedule and one space to occupy. That’s appealing to a lot of bindery and print outfits.
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Akiles WireMac Wire Binding Machine (WireMac)
The Akiles WireMac Wire Binding Machine binds using what’s often referred to as a spiral wire or double loop wire. This is one of the most durable methods of binding, hands down.
How is it Used?
The Akiles WireMac Wire Binding Machine has a 20-sheet single punching capacity and a 14″ width capacity with open sides and a punching guide that allow you to punch even wider documents. Any and all of the dies can be disengaged, meaning you can also punch smaller documents without worrying about partial perforations at the top and bottom ends of your document.
The WireMac works just like any other wire binding machine, simply line up your document using the guides, punch your perforations, load your wire coil and insert. It’s simple, intuitive and quick.
The best thing about this machine is its sturdy construction and overall durability. If you’re looking for a portable table top binding unit that still has some heft and substance to it, this is it.
And How Much Does it Cost?
The Akiles WireMac Wire Binding Machine costs $349.95 at Lloyd’s and comes with a 1-year warranty from the manufacturer. You can opt to purchase an extended warranty from Lloyd’s of Indiana for 15% of the purchase price for a 2-year warranty or 20% of the purchase price for 3 years.