DIY Planner - recommendations wanted for 3-ring mini binder - Comments

soft cover 3 ring binder 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

officestuff — Sat, 17 May 2008 05:32:08 -0400

Hi, I read all the suggestions as to where to locate the item, and admittedly, i havent tried the address book, card holder thing yet -- but, did anyone actually find a SOFT COVER version? And, if so, where? I dont care how many rings, as long as they are small and have refillable lined paper available, Thanks. p.s. any binder size starting at 5 1 / 2 x 8 1 / 2 or even up to 6 x 9 would work with a soft cover!

1/2 inch classic binder

pinkyreeny — Tue, 4 Mar 2008 23:22:31 -0500

Link

I ordered two of these 1/2" ring binders last week and they got here about an hour ago.
These are the Heavy Duty type with the clear view cover so you can put your own Title page or picture in there.

I'd recommend these if anyone is in the market for a small 3-ring binder.

I've been Circa-fied since 1998, but I've got a project going now that this is perfect for.

$17.98 for 2 notebooks, shipping and tax since we're in the same State.

====
I am a notebook junkie.

Other size

Katrina — Fri, 1 Jun 2007 08:19:04 -0400

1 1/2 inch rings and 37mm rings are about the same size.

You may find some cheaper binders, sheet protectors, etc online with 37mm rings

mini

pinkyreeny — Thu, 31 May 2007 20:38:48 -0400

Cool!
I wish there was such a critter as a 1 1/2" inch binder.
And sheet protectors, too!!

Wonder if there is a less expensive source . . . . .

Wow !! They have Classic size sheet protectors

ygor — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:10:26 -0400

link
-----------------------------------
"I think the surest sign that there is intelligent life out there in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us." (Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Waterson)

Mini Binders for 5 1/2" x 8

Harv — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:03:22 -0400

Mini Binders for 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 3-hole punched paper are fairly standard items on the Internet. These come in a variety of ring sizes starting as small as 1/2". I use a product from The Linton Company in Atlanta, GA, USA. You can view their selection of mini binders at...

http://linton.stores.yahoo.net/vibiwovonfrb.html

They are available for $3.88 US each; I usually order quantities of 12 which drops the price to $3.10 US each.

Harv

Check...

Rachel R. — Thu, 31 May 2007 11:30:26 -0400

Check at a discount store, like Wal-Mart. They sell the vinyl 1" binders you're talking about, but they should also sell some cheap "no-name" planners. They may have something in their selection that has the type of binder you want, where you can toss the "guts" and *not* have spent what you'd spend on a Day-Timer or Franklin-Covey or something.

Another option is to check a used bookstore that sells "junky" books along with the good ones, and see if they have something that is in a binder like you want and, again, just toss the fillers.

Be blessed!
~Rachel <><

3 cheers for Jenny!

Dani — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 23:35:51 -0400

Wow, those mini binders are perfect! They are a tad pricey for just a binder but they look worth every penny, especially with the dry erase interiors. Best of all are the color choices! While black and brown and red are all very dignified choices for professionals, I am a 23 year old student. I have no one to impress except my puppy and my fiancee. As such, I have been searching desperately for something with some color, pink to be exact. This site has two shades! Heaven! Anyway, thank you Jenny for that wonderfully useful link!

that was why my suggestion....

jonglass — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:36:27 -0400

of buying one with a removable ring system, that slips out of the case, then buying a 1/2" plain binder with D-rings, cutting out the back together with the rings, and slipping that into your case. Should work--so saying you can find 1/2" or even 3/4" binders. I've seen them for full-size notebooks, but for half-letter, they are probably more rare...

-Jon

I haven't had any problem

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:04:59 -0400

I haven't had any problem finding a binder this size. The problem here is the 1" spine. I'm tryng to find a binder with 1/2" rings, and that is what is posing the challenge.

Russell and Hazel sells some

Jenny C — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:18:50 -0400

Russell and Hazel sells some really nice mini binders. They're a bit pricey, though, 14 bucks a pop: russellandhazel.stores.yahoo.net

They are out there

Katrina — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:17:44 -0400

Here's a 3 ring 5.5" x 8.8" binder for about $10 http://www.allprosoftware.com/binders/desk/

I've found this size of binder in the Address book and Business Card book sections in stationers.

Thanks. Avenues didn't list

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 02:55:56 -0400

Thanks. Avenues didn't list the trim size, but the Card Directory at OD and Staples look like they might work. I'll check them out.

I just got to thinking....

jonglass — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:56:15 -0400

I've scoured the internet and can't find anything. Maybe some of the Daytimer covers would do, but I don't want to buy a $40 system just to toss the interior so I can use the cover.

You don't have to throw everything out. Yes, the date pages, and other things, but the dividers can be extremely useful, as well as note pages and address book pages. I'm sure you can find uses for many of the stuff in one of these. BTW, I paid about $20 for some sort of DayRunner at Walmart, and it had three rings, and some nifty forms I was able to use, even though I tossed (put in storage, actually--still there, for all I know) the calendar pages. I'm sure you will find something--though the 1/2" rings will be tough.

Here's a thought. My cover came with a removable insert with the rings on it. If you can find one of those, and also find a 3-ring 1/2 Letter plain binder with D-rings, you can cut out the back cover, and slip it into your case to get what you want.

Alternately, try going Rollabind or Circa! ;-)

-Jon

Try an Address Book

karenb — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:47:11 -0400

Try looking for a three-ring address book instead of a planner. I found one made by Avenues (RA-3416-02) at an office supply store (can't remember which one). I found it online at THIS PAGE (click on "Accessories"). It's the Black Executive Card Directory, number 3416-02 at $16.99. I found a similar one at Staples website HERE and at Office Depot's website HERE and HERE. All are under $20.

-Karen

recommendations wanted for 3-ring mini binder

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:18:18 -0400

I've designed my own planner and am printing out the pages on 8.5 x 11" paper that I then cut in half to produce 5.5 x 8.5" planner sheets.

Office Depot had hundreds of binders but no mini binders to accommodate this size sheet. Staples did, but only with a 1" spine; it is a standard-issue vinyl binder using a stiff board.

I don't like this binder because the rings are too large for me to comfortably write on the left-hand page (I'm right-handed). I'm looking for a 3-ring mini binder with a flexible cover and no larger than 1/2-inch rings.

I've scoured the internet and can't find anything. Maybe some of the Daytimer covers would do, but I don't want to buy a $40 system just to toss the interior so I can use the cover.

I've considered improvising a binding with wire threads, as this would open up flat. I'd use stiff cardstock covers and there would be no spine. I might be able to make it look halfway decent, but I'd like to be able to add and remove sheets at will.

Originally I thought I would tapebind 200 sheets or so into a book, with no ability to add or remove sheets, but the spine will crack if I open it up flat every day. There is a perfect bound format called Repkover or Otabinding that allows a paperback to open flat, but I've never seen it offered at a Kinko's or other service bureau.

Can anyone offer a suggestion as to what would work for me: 5.5 x 8.5, 3-ring, 1/2-inch ring, soft cover?

Thanks!

D*I*Y Planner - recommendations wanted for 3-ring mini binder - Comments

soft cover 3 ring binder 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

1/2 inch classic binder

Other size

mini

Wow !! They have Classic size sheet protectors

Mini Binders for 5 1/2" x 8

Check...

3 cheers for Jenny!

that was why my suggestion....

I haven't had any problem

Russell and Hazel sells some

They are out there

Thanks. Avenues didn't list

I just got to thinking....

Try an Address Book

recommendations wanted for 3-ring mini binder

DIY Planner - recommendations wanted for 3-ring mini binder - Comments