Anybody going to the Laura Berquist workshop this Friday at the CHS Catholic Homeschool Conference? I'll be there, although I'm doubting my sanity after I saw how far away it really is. And that I'll hit Atlanta at rush hour (and I'll need to get to the other side). Good thing I have Jersey plates on my car (and a smashed taillight to show you shouldn't mess with me).
Now. Serious question. Does anybody know how to prevent spiral bound books from becoming un-spired? Over time and lots of flipping, the spiral is getting unwound on my many school references and checklists. This.drives.me.nuts. Suggestions? They are mostly plastic, so I can't kink the ends. Surely there exists somebody who had gotten more annoyed than I and had figured out a way to prevent that. I spend all day rewinding the spires (really, no hyperbole at all).
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Two thoughts although I haven't done either 1. have them rebound in a different format 2. Heat pliers on the stove and crimp the plastic ends.
I sure hope someone has figured that out, because I'd like to know, too! Maybe burn/melt the end so it's stuck to the last spiral, kindof like you would would when finishing the end of nylon rope so it doesn't unravel ... very smelly & I haven't tried it, so don't try it near anything important ... maybe use an old workbook, too. On second thought, I hope someone has a better idea that' tried & tested.
Why don't you just duct tape the end to the last spiral?
Well darn, I was hoping your commenters would have the answer, so I eagerly clicked! Can't help you with the spirals...hate them, and I spend the same amount of time respiraling.
While I don't know the cost, I believe both Office Depot & Staples do some sort of spiral binding - I don't know why they couldn't re-bind. They may use those bindings that wrap around & go through the holes - maybe not long-lasting but cheaper.
You may be able to buy metal spirals online & re-do them yourself. Paper Wishes may have something.
If you need them to last awhile, then Rachel's idea to rebind in a different form may be the answer.
Need a place to stay this weekend? I'm not going to the conference (too many sports, no husband -you know the drill). But we'd love to host you!!!
"Good thing I have Jersey plates on my car (and a smashed taillight to show you shouldn't mess with me)." I love this line. That's hilarious. Stay safe driving:-) Wish I had the answer on the spiral binding.
My FIL suggests hot glue or other thick glue on the ends. Good luck with the traffic. ;)
But how was the conference????
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