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Product Questions for We R Memory Keepers - The Cinch Binding Tool - Spiral - Version 2

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How do I know what size binder ring to use for the cinch? By: klnell (12-Nov-19) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- The Cinch uses 2:1 binding wires of varying sizes; 3/4", 5/8" and 1". Hope this helps. By: Scrapbook.com (12-Nov-19) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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I've only ever seen small books/journals/albums being bound with The Cinch. I like making my own planners using 8.5" x 5.5" pages, does it punch this size? By: planningwithkay (07-Jan-16) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- Yes, you can do 12x12 just find the long springs. Once you perfect it you can do anything. By: kat21722 (08-Jan-16) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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What as the difference between the cinch that makes square holes (it's the yellow cinch) and the blue that makes round holes (the blue cinch)? By: User (20-Apr-15) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- The only difference is between these two Cinchs is the square and circle hole By: Janna L (20-Apr-15) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
- Yes, the difference is just round or square holes BUT, I find that they look very different depending on what wires you use. I own both because o-wires look really good with square holes and spiral wires look great with round holes. Just something to consider. By: Kailo (18-Sep-21) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Will this punch page protectors? Thank you! By: alilly1210 (08-Apr-16) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!

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Can "Fellowes" wire be used in the cinch by memory maker machine By: asheniya5 (19-Mar-20) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- We are cannot be certain as we have not tested this. However, if the wire in question has a pitch of 2:1 then it might work! By: Scrapbook.com (19-Mar-20) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Will the Chinch cut thick chipboard? By: Jen123456 (14-Apr-19) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- I made planners with chipboard covers and it worked perfectly. :) Just do it one sheet at a time. By: lisa_diane2005 (17-Apr-19) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Can you tell me how heavy it is? By: johy5027 (25-Jul-16) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!

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I'm trying to find out if it's is possible to match a 4:1 pitch binding with this binder, even if it requires a little tweeking in how you punch. (I.E. punch your first set with the holes 1/2" apart and then move paper and punch in between your first set, thus making your holes 1/4" apart when finished.) I have numerous other reasons for wanting this tool, but this is my primary and if I can't get it to fit this specific need, then I have to prioritize my purchases, lol. I am basically needing to find a punch or binding system that can be used to recreate a metal spiral coil binding similar to school notebooks and similar projects (Erin Condren notebooks/planners) even if it requires a little creative thinking or user "hacks." Theexact measuments I am attempting to mimic are:

4 punches per 1" (starting from outside edge of first and ending at outside edge of the fifth hole) spaced approximately 1/4" apart

If it is not possible with this binder and any other users can recommend a consumer grade product with needed capabilties, please let me know! Thanks in advance. :) By: apostrophic (25-Jan-16) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- No, you would not be able to punch holes 1/4" apart with this machine because although the holes are 1/2" apart, they have a slight border. So cutting any closer isn't possible.
  
  Hope this helps! By: We R Memory Keepers (26-Jan-16) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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I cannot figure what size my cinch binder wires are. The box says 0.625�12, but those numbers dont translate to the 5/8, 3/4, 1 inch etc. How do I know what to set the cinch at. By: stacysz (01-Aug-21) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- Hi Stacy! The 0.625 wires are the same as 5/8. We hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (02-Aug-21) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Hi can spiral coils be used with this? If so what is the pitch? By: CM1213 (05-Jul-21) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- We R Memory Keepers does make spiral coils for this machine. The pitch is 2:1. We hope this helps. By: Scrapbook.com (06-Jul-21) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Is the metal portion of this cinch version 2 silver or gold toned? Some of the pictures it looks gold tone, and some it doesn�t. By: lhauns (18-May-21) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- The metal portion of this machine is silver toned, We hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (18-May-21) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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I'm ready to buy a Cinch but I can't make up my mind between circled or squared holes. Which one works better? Which is the general preference and why? By: alhy1414 (19-Apr-21) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- They do both work equally as well. It's really more about personal preference for the look of the finished products. By: Scrapbook.com (20-Apr-21) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Has anyone punch holes with this machine, then added eyelets to the holes? Does the wire binding still fit through the holes? By: Sumara (26-Aug-20) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- The holes are approximately 1/4" in size so we aren't certain if eyelets would work in this capacity. By: Scrapbook.com (26-Aug-20) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Does this machine (blue and grey) �version 2 punch circle or square holes? By: Sumara (26-Aug-20) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!

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What does "pitch of 2:1" refer to? By: User (11-Aug-20) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- This means there is 2 punches per 1 inch. Hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (20-Aug-20) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Hi, once the wires are shut, is there a way to reopen them if I decide I want to add more pages later on? By: User (26-Jul-20) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- There are tools that you can buy for opening the wires again. I have one and it works but a butter knife will also work. By: Sharpeirox (12-Nov-20) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
- Unfortunately, the wires are not meant to be reopened after closing. By: Scrapbook.com (29-Jul-20) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Do any accessories come with the purchase of this machine? Ex binding coils etc.? By: Vickiell02 (16-Apr-20) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- No, it is just the machine only By: AJRUSH (17-Apr-20) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Can the Cinch Bindery tool use the same wires as the Bind-it-all? Thank you By: kmorgan (04-Jan-20) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- We have not tested this so we can't say for certain. However, some customers have stated that the machines can use the same wires as they both have a pitch of 2:1. Hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (07-Jan-20) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Does use the Cinch 3:1 or 2:1 binding wires? Thank you. By: bronxite101 (06-Jul-19) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!

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Two part question. I am having trouble closing the o rings (the metal binding) and I keep binding them and making them misshaped. What am I doing wrong? Also, has anyone used the plastic spirals on their projects? Did they work? By: expressivegrace (23-Apr-19) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- Hey there...do you have the binding mechanism set to the correct size? For example, if you are using 1/2-inch binding coil, is the Cinch set to that size too? And sorry, have never used the plastic spirals before. By: jamie pate (24-Apr-19) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Can you use plastic binding combs with this machine or only the metal ones shown? By: Amyjudge22 (23-Apr-17) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- No, i want metal , but not made by the cinch, ive got a stock of 2:1 wire loops.. By: shaycarmel (18-May-17) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
- HI! I have only used the ones that come with it and they recommend. I think if you would like to use the plastic binding combs you may have to get a different machine. By: CH-art (24-Apr-17) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Will it punch thru a hardback book cover? By: User (02-May-16) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- It will punch through most hard back book covers. However, I would verify this with We R Memory Keepers.
  http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/contact By: Amber Boren (04-May-16) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Any ideas of which metal binders to use for 25, 50, and 100 sheets of paper with the cardboard front and back that come with the Cinch binder? By: Karlal (03-Jan-16) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- Hi I used 5/8 inch metal binders for a 100 page sketch book with chip board front and back and it works great. Luci By: mycrafttime (09-Jan-16) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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I would like to make my adult coloring books into spiral-bound books. Can I do that with this machine? By: simplifyevans (31-Dec-15) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- Yes but you have to find binding that long or use 2 By: kat21722 (08-Jan-16) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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I would like to make my adult coloring books into spiral-bound books. Can I do that with this machine? By: simplifyevans (31-Dec-15) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- Yes you can, very easily. This machine works great. It punches easily like a hot knife through butter! By: Memorri (02-Jan-16) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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I read a review elsewhere that complained that you only can make large bindings with this and not smaller brag-book size (say 4 inches on the binding edge). Is this true? By: User (13-Sep-15) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- I make mini books and use it!! Love it. Just cut the wire to size you need. And practice with paper first before punching to figure hole placement. Super easy!! By: zorrobandit (14-Sep-15) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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how do l cut the chipboard to its proper size? By: User (03-Aug-15) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- We R sells premade chipboard covers but, if you already have chipboard, you can use a craft knife. Measure, mark, cut. By: PaleDaffodil (04-Aug-15) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Hello!
Please someone tell me for sure, how big are the holes...? Is it 1/4 or 1/8 inch....? Cinch 1 and 2 have different size? (Because someone said 1/4 and other said 1/8)
Thank you!
Viki By: kaily (30-Mar-15) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- We R Memory Keepers stated the punched holes are 1/4th inch. By: Amber Boren (01-Apr-15) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Greetings from Sweden,

Do you ship the Version 2 tool and the wires to Sweden?

Sincerely,

Kristjan Fridjonsson By: Kristjan (27-Feb-15) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!

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Does this machine cut square and round holes?
what are the hole sizes? (can it be used for school projects using book rings? By: ncampos1234 (20-Sep-14) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- There are other versions of this machine that cut square holes and rectangular holes. By: Tinkerbell31326 (03-Jan-16) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
- They are round holes only. I don't know the size of the holes, but you can use the wires you crunch or the plastic coils. I don't use it much, but I really like it. By: Lauri D (21-Sep-14) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Does this machine cut square and round holes?
what are the hole sizes? (can it be used for school projects using book rings? By: ncampos1234 (20-Sep-14) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- This version of the Cinch cuts round holes that are 1/4 inch diameter. The book rings I have fit nicely through the holes...and the Cinch binding wires make a super nice book. By: becky4230 (21-Sep-14) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Does this product come on blue and gray color? By: marwan (30-Aug-14) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- The version 2 comes in two color schemes. One is gray and blue and one is black, white and blue. We have both in our inventory. By: Paula K (03-Sep-14) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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What does Version 1 of The Cinch look like? I have the same one in the picture but cannot find anywhere on the unit which version it is. By: wendy.l.engel (21-Jul-14) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- The original is pink and black. If you look on YouTube for tutorial videos you will see some with the original in it. You will notice in the scrapbook.com tutorial that the binding closer on the back has been revamped on the version 2. You no longer need a tool to close smaller bindings. I hope this helps. By: mrs.blakdragon (22-Jul-14) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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What is the size of the hole punched? 1/4"? Can you use it to punch 2-3 holes for ring binders? By: User (14-Jul-14) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!
- At least with the Cinch 2, the holes are 1/4" and, diameter wise, seem to fit okay with standard binder rings. However, it would take very careful measuring and placement to get the holes aligned properly. The default pattern does not line up very well with a standard 3-ring binder. By: becky4230 (21-Sep-14) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
- The holes punched with the Cinch Bindery Tool is a approximately 1/8th inch. The holes are too small for ring binders. By: Amber Boren (23-Jul-14) Helpful Answer? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!
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Can you tell me if this punch holes in an old record album. I'd like to make use them for journal covers. By: matm (11-Jun-15) Helpful Question? Yes | No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This question has been reported. Thank you!

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