Fellowes PB300 Home Office Binding Machine

by Fellowes

Product Details

Product Manual [109kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 18.5 x 18 inches ; 36 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 41 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TS7M
• Item model number: PB300
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #50 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Presentation Products > Binding Machines
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 25, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Fellowes PB300 home-office binding machine is designed for anyone who needs to bind lengthy documents, accommodating up to 425 sheets with a maximum of 20 sheets punched at a time, up to two inches in diameter. Among the advanced features of this model are the disengageable punching dies, variable to accommodate paper ranging from letter to legal size.

Solidly constructed, the PB300 requires virtually no setup; just attach the two punching/binding handles to the machine using the screw provided. Two-handle operation increases efficient punch and binding coordination. Then, position the separate adjustable margin guide to ensure even alignment for letter-size and oversize documents. With a maximum 11-inch binding length, you can still bind larger documents by turning the short side to the punch.

All of the instructions fit on a single sheet of paper, so operation is easy to master. A small selection of the plastic binding combs are provided in different sizes. (You may want to order a supply when you order your unit so you can get straight to work.) Consider the advantages of comb binding--bound documents open flat for ease in reading or working, pages don't stick when turned, and being able to open 360 degrees aids in copying. Beyond documents, reports, and manuals, we enjoyed making calendars, blank books, and scrapbooks for the kids.

The PB300 is a good choice for a business or busy home office with substantial binding needs, since it's built with an eye towards heavy use and offers features beyond the needs of a casual user. Still, the PB300 handles small jobs well, and it's often beneficial to think long term when buying a piece of equipment. The PB300 is heavy and bulky, so you'll want to dedicate a corner of your office counter to it--or for smaller operations, set it up for big binding projects and then stow away when not in use. The unit's dimensions are 22 by 21 by 10 inches, and it weights nearly 40 pounds. It's covered by a limited one-year parts warranty with the exception of the punching dies, which are subject to wear. --Barbara Price

Pros:

• Easy to use
• Solid construction
• Disengageable punching dies

Cons:

• May be a bigger machine than is necessary for some users
• Large footprint and heft beg a permanent corner of your counter space

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep your presentations organized and neat with the Fellowes PB300 home office binding machine. This model binds up to 425 sheets on a 2-inch comb and can punch up to 20 sheets at one time. It has an adjustable margin guide for letter or oversize presentations and is built for large volumes.