Renz TC-20 Calendar Punch Overview

By: Jeff McRitchie
Submitted: 2009-11-03 17:55:11
Print this article | Tell a friend | For publisher | Social Bookmarking
Rating:
 

Binding calendars with twin loop wire is really not that hard. You simply need a wire binding machine, wire binding supplies, a thumb-cut punch and pre-formed calendar wires. Although there are a ton of choices for wire binding machines, unfortunately there are only a few manufacturers that produce a thumb cut calendar punch. This article will provide an overview of the TC-20 punch that is manufactured by Renz. Read on to find more about this unique punching device.

Overview: 

  • By using this punch, it's easy to create a notch in the top of a calendar so that a calendar-hanger can be added. This will allow you to hang the calendar on the wall. You simply use your wire binding machine to punch the holes in the edge of your document. However, you will want to leave a space in the middle of binding edge for the half moon cut out.
  • The TC-20 is one of very few machines available that lets users punch a half moon shape on the edge of a document. It is a manul machine that works just like a manual desktop 3-hole punch.

Pros:

  • If you simply look at a photo of this machine you might think that it is a small handheld unit. However, the actuall unit is a heavy-duty machine that measures almost nine inches in length and six-and-a-half inches in height. It is made with heavy duty metal components and is designed to be used sitting on a table or countertop.
  • This machine is made of pretty heavy-duty steel; clearly, it's designed for production use and the construction of the unit is actually pretty impressive. The TC20 has a wide punching handle which is good for leverage when punching your documents. It can punch up to 20 sheets of 20 lb. paper at once.
  • The bottom of the calendar-punch is fitted with a plastic chip holder that holds in the half moon paper chips that are produced when calendars are punched. The chip tray wont' hold a ton but it should be big enough for moderate sized jobs. However, the plastic base also serves to prevent the unit from moving during punching.
  • This punch has a locking mechanism which allows you to keep the handle in a closed position for quick and easy storage. It also features both depth and edge guides to help you align your documents in preparation for punching. This is extremely helpful for making sure that the half moon cutout is centered on the edge of your book.

Cons:

  • The TC-20 can punch approximately twenty sheets of standard bond paper. Typical calendars usually contains twelve pages with a cover on the front and back. If you use standard twenty pound bond paper for your calendar, you should be okay. However, if you use a heavier paper stock, it may not possible for you to punch all of your calendar's pages at once.
  • Since this is a manual device, it's less than ideal for an organization or print facility that needs to produce hundreds (or thousands) of calendars. Unfortunately for those companies, the only electric alternative is a modular binding punch with a built-in thumb cut die.
If you are thinking about purchasing a Thumb Cut Calendar Punch for your business you should really check out MyBinding.com. They carry the Renz TC20 Calendar Punch along with a huge selection of Wire Binding Machines and supplies for binding your own calendars. They even carry pre-formed calendar hangers and custom cut wire-o binding spines for calendar binding. Plus, their prices are great and shipping is free on all orders over $75.

Article source: Expert Articles

Most Recent Articles in Shopping category

  • Compulsive Shopping - By: Harmon Ykaylynn
    It is difficult to imagine that shopping can also be the cause of psychological obstruction. But there are people who spend money due to a compulsive urge that they cannot control. Shopping by and large is a harmless way to enjoy time.
  • Choosing a 3-Hole Punch For Your Office - By: Jeff McRitchie
    When you think of binding, what comes to mind? Perhaps you're thinking about plastic comb binding machines or a gadget such as the Powis Parker Fastback, which can produce bookstore-quality documents. However, three-ring binders are also a viable binding option and they're one of the easiest and cheapest binding methods around. All you need to get started are some three-ring binders, your document, and a hole punch. You probably already have your binders picked out, but what about your three-hole punch? This article will fill you in on what need to consider when buying a three-hole punch for your office.
  • Comparing the PediPaws and Peticure Pet Nail Trimmers - By: Anthony Gilberto
    Pet lovers know how important it is to be careful when clipping their nails. One of the biggest mistakes you can make when you cut a dog's nails is to cut too much so that it bleeds. That is extremely painful for the dog. And so tools like Pedipaws and Peticure are very useful for dog lovers.
  • Will the Steam Buddy Steamer or Pressa Bella Steam Iron Remove Wrinkles from Your Clothes? - By: Grace McLellan
    How much do you love your iron? Conversely, how much do you hate your iron? Because your answer determines the future of two products that want to be your best friend. They are the Steam Buddy and Pressa Bella. They want to make your life easier.
  • GBC Catena 65 Roll Laminator Review - By: Jeff McRitchie
    By all appearances, the GBC Catena 65 offers in-plant print facilities, copy shops, and other businesses that do laminating in-house a flexible and reasonably-priced choice for professional laminating. We took a close look at this machine recently. Here is a quick overview of what we consider to be the Catena 65's strengths and weaknesses.
  • Is Ab Circle Pro or Ab Flyer the Better Abdominal Machine? - By: Grace McLellan
    Love handles on the front and the sides are not sexy. NOT. Call that politically incorrect, but if that were not true, why are there so many products aimed at removing them, with people eager for the fix that will really firm the abs--the sooner, the better, the more easily, and hopefully, forever.
  • Six Reasons Why You Should Consider the Fellowes SPL-125 Professional Pouch Laminator - By: Jeff McRitchie
    If you need a new laminator for your workplace, one of the manufacturers you should check out is Fellowes. Fellowes has been in business for almost a century and they're well-known for their top-notch office machines, including laminators. They offer one of the least expensive professional-grade laminators on the market, the SPL-125, which retails for $599.95, but is still high-quality and is a great choice for people who need a professional laminator. Here are six reasons why you should consider the Fellowes SPL-125 laminator.
  • MBM Destroyit 3803 Shredder Review - By: Jeff McRitchie
    The Destroyit 3808 is a heavy duty shredder that the manufacturer posits as a centralized, heavy-use office shredder. Here we take a look at this machine, and give you what we consider to be some of its strengths and weaknesses.
  • Choosing a Booklet Maker For Beginners - By: Jeff McRitchie
    Creating booklets can be fun, but it can also be time-consuming and tedious if you do it by hand. This is especially true if you need to produce a large number of them. That is where a booklet maker can come in handy. These are machines that make it easy to create booklets because they do all the work for you: they staple the paper and then fold it in half, and voila, you have your booklet. However, it can be tough to select the right machine if you don't know what to look for. That being said, here are some things you need to consider when selecting a booklet making machine for your company.
  • MBM Destroyit 4005 Shredder Review - By: Jeff McRitchie
    The MBM Destroyit 4005 offers a super-wide 16 inch feed opening. This large opening enables users to shred just about any size document with ease. The sheet capacity of 30-32 pages on the cross cut model we tested was nice. The strip cut version is purported to be able to handle as many as 52 sheets at a time. That's impressive in anyone's book.