Cinch binding machine, what do u think??

[connie leone]

Hello fellow crafters!! I'm interested in the cinch biding machine and was wondering if anyone has one and what you think of it. It is suppose to be much easier then the b.i.a. I had the b.i.a. even took a class on it and still couldn't get the hang of it!!! I guess me, machines and numbers don't get along!! I have watched some of the videos on it and seems to look easier then the b.i.a. I would love to have something to make small books and albums. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks so much!

[star]

Curious on this too. I do have the BIA (hint: I ALWAYS test my settings on a scrap piece paper to make sure I got it right!). Even though my LSS sells the Cinch, no one there has "used" it.

[marthur]

I have the Cinch and I love it. Very easy to use. I had the BIA but never used it. I was intimidated, I think. So I sold the BIA and bought the Cinch. I have become a binding fool! I would definitely recommend it.

Megan

[michelleh1]

I have the Cinch and found it very easy to use. I did have some buyer's remorse though, not because of the machine, but because of the quality of the o-wires (not very durable). I'm really excited about the new spiral wires that will be out soon. I hope they are better quality than the o-wires and able to stay in place better.

[MegSnider]

LOVE my Cinch!!! It's very easy to use. I got one because Staples wanted to charge me $3 to spiral bind a gymnastics score books I made. The books only had 11 4x5 pieces of cardstock. So, I bought the Cinch and have been loving it!! Now I'm trying to figure out what else I can make, just so I can use my Cinch!!!

[creatingisfun]

I had been very interested in it, maybe later I will buy it.

[Crafty Math Chick]

Anyone know if Michaels or Hobby Lobby sells it?

HSN had a cool video tutorial of the machine - looks easy enough to use.

[3 Little Love Bugs]

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Originally Posted by Crafty Math Chick

Anyone know if Michaels or Hobby Lobby sells it?

HSN had a cool video tutorial of the machine - looks easy enough to use.

I don't know about Michaels or Hobby Lobby, but I saw that my Joann's had it (MN). Using a coupon would make it a great deal!

[stampyblock]

Just bought it at hobby lobby today (with a coupon ;-)

[BeeHks]

I purchased one at Hobby Lobby today also...with coupon. I wanted it when it debuted on HSN last year because I thought it was such a neat people friendly machine, but always felt that it would hit the stores and I could get a good deal (minus the accessories that I didn't think warranted the HSN price of an additional $20 t0 $30) . The HL cpn saved me 40% off the retail which for me was a much better deal.

[Joan B]

I saw one at Archivers and asked them to show me how it worked. It looks pretty easy. There are a lot of demos on you tube.

[sharron246]

I got one in the UK, and I love it.

Have a look at my blog for some ideas, I am mini book mad, so that is what I use mine for.

You can get the wires cheaper at a stationary shop. Just take a punched scrap in to check the size... but it is a 2:1 on the label.. 2 wires per inch.