In article <bf6sak0tvb DeleteThis @enews2.newsguy.com>,
"Kori" <diamond DeleteThis @camalott.com> wrote:
> I see what you mean. I did not know about the down side of PUR glue. Do you
> have any sources for generic hot melt pellets for perfect binders? Perhaps I
> can find something better than what I am using.
>
> Kori
>
>
I have a really lousy BindFast 5 (I got it used ... it was cheap) that I
use for binding "bound galleys." These don't have to hold up all that
well, so rather than using special (overpriced) glue from a graphic
supply firm, I use hot melt glue from the hardware store. I use the kind
that works at either high or low temperatures.
Reading from the package: "All purpose Clear multi-temp/glue stix." It
goes on to say, "High - for woodworking, ceramics, leather, canvas,
cardboard, plastics, metal, etc."
"Low - for fabrics, balloons, foam, flowers, jewlery, etc."
The glue seems to work fine in the BindFast and the books are reasonably
durable -- but I'm not worried for really long term use. If it lasts a
few weeks until a reviewer reads it, that's all it needs. I have a few
books (extras) around that have held up OK with light use for 2 or 3
years.
I really wouldn't advise this for high quality books ... but I wouldn't
advise using a BindFast 5 either.
If you spend a little time with Google, you might find something to your
satisfaction.
If I had it to do over (and the budget to support it), for my low volume
purposes, I'd get a Fastback tape binder and use the special tapes that
make "perfect bound" books. They actually have glue on the outside edge
of the tape and glue the book-block and the cover at the same time. You
end up with an "otabind" (or Rep-Kover) binding, as the spine of the
tape is _not_ glued to the spine of the cover -- so the spine can flex
and the book will lay flat. The samples I've seen have been very durable.
The Fastback binder doesn't have the setup problems associated with the
BindFast (and other small binding machines), so there would be
considerably less waste. Unfortunately, the Fastback and accessories for
perfect binding (new) is about $5,000.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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