Fellowes Star Manual Comb Binding Machine (52173)

by Fellowes

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 9.8 x 3.1 inches ; 0.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000QWEN5K
• Item model number: Star
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,588 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #1 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Office Electronics Accessories > Presentation Supplies > Binding Machine Supplies
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Add a sleek, professional finish to presentations, reference documents, proposals, and more with the Fellowes Star Manual Small Office Comb Binder. Featuring an easy-to-use, streamlined design, the comb binder allows users to punch and bind in a continuous manner, increasing productivity. The Star can punch up to 10 pages at a time. It features vertical document loading for accurate punch alignment, and a rotary edge guide to accurately center documents, ensuring all of your small office binding needs are met by one machine.

Star Small Office Comb Binder At a Glance: Designed for use in small offices Efficient, user-friendly design maximizes productivity Punch up to 10 sheets at a time Built-in, mistake-proof tool helps you select the right comb size for your documents Align and center documents with ease Backed by a limited, two-year warranty

Light-duty comb binder is ideal for use in small offices. View larger.

Compact, lightweight design allows for easy storage. View larger.

Efficient Design Maximizes Productivity
The Fellowes Star features a compact, efficient design that allows users to punch and bind in a continuous manner, allowing maximum productivity. The model punches up to 10 pages at a time, and it can bind up to 150 pages with a 3/4-inch comb.

Vertical Document Loading for Easy Alignment
Using vertical document loading, the Star is designed to accurately align the punches of every document you bind. A rotary edge guide allows documents to be centered with ease and precision.

Features a storage tray with comb/document measurement device. View larger.

Comb/Document Measurement Device
A built-in, mistake-proof measuring tool helps you select the right comb size for your document. Additionally, you can keep your supplies neatly stored and organized inside the Star with the internal storage tray.

The Fellowes Star Manual Small Office Comb Binder is backed by a limited, two-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Star Comb Binder and instructions.

Consider All The Uses
Business/Office Uses: Presentations Reference documents Training tools Marketing and sales material Client proposals Annual reports Financial reports Menus Brochures Direct mail pieces	School Uses: Text books Study guides Worksheets Reports Art projects Presentations Final exams Calendars	Recreational Uses: Maps Sports rosters and schedules Travel literature Training booklets Practice tips Recipe cards Photographs Certificates Scrapbooking

Choose the Fellowes Comb Binding Machine That's Right For You
Model:	Large Office				Small Office		Personal
	Galaxy E	Galaxy	Quasar E	Quasar	Pulsar E	Pulsar	Star	Starlet
Usage:	Frequent	Frequent	Frequent	Frequent	Moderate	Moderate	Occasional	Occasional
Punching Capacity:	25	25	20	20	15	15	10	7
Binding Capacity:	500 sheets	500 sheets	500 sheets	500 sheets	300 sheets	300 sheets	150 sheets	90 sheets
Vertical Punching:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Releasable Dies:	Yes - 3	Yes - 3	No	No	No	No	No	No
Punching:	Electric	Manual	Electric	Manual	Electric	Manual	Manual	Manual
Binding Element  Selector:	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dimensions  (H x W x D):	6.5 x 19.62 x 17.75	6.5 x 20.87 x 17.75	5.12 x 16.87 x 15.37	5.12 x 18.12 x 15.37	5.12 x 16.93 x 15.37	5.12 x 18.12 x 15.37	3.12 x 17.68 x 9.81	3.12 x 17.68 x 9.81

Binding Accessories
3/8" Black Plastic Binding Combs 100pack Use with Fellowes or any standard 19-ring comb binding system. For 41-55 sheets.	1/2" Black Plastic Binding Combs 100pack Use with Fellowes or any standard 19-ring comb binding system. For 56-90 sheets.	Crystals Clear Binding Covers Letter size, 100pack High-quality covers give a professional look and feel to any document	Crystals Clear Binding Covers Oversize, 100pack High-quality covers give a professional look and feel to any document	Grain Black Binding Covers Letter size, 25pack High-quality covers give a professional look and feel to any document

Product Description

The Fellowes Star Comb Binding Machine is an easy-to-use, light duty comb binding machine for the small office. Manually punches up to 10 sheets at a time and binds up to 150 sheets with a 3/4 Inches comb. Vertical document loader ensures consistent punch alignment. Efficient design allows user to punch & bind in a continuous manner. Adjustable edge guide centers documents with ease. Document thickness/comb guide helps user select proper comb width. A convenient built-in comb storage tray keeps supplies handy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for homeschooling purposes!, March 11, 2011

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Peace Daddy "Eclectic ReflectionZ" (Where the Wind Blows) - See all my reviews
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We were excited to receive the Fellowes Star Manual Comb Binding Machine, as we homeschool our two daughters and we've wanted one of these for a while. First impressions were that it's pretty big and clunky - at first we were worried about finding room for it, but we ended up finding a perfect spot for it on our bookshelf, next to our computer desk. The instructions were pretty clear on everything except how to put the combs in properly, but it was easy enough to figure out with about two minutes of trial and error.

It's a quality, sturdy machine that has worked perfectly for our home use, and I'd imagine it would work well in a small office setting as well. I love the fact that it's completely wireless and works so smoothly with little effort. Another nice aspect is the paper guide to determine the size of comb you need for your project. One thing I would have changed is the comb tray - if you try to store anything more than a single, flat layer of combs, you risk your combs being bent as there just isn't enough room. Aside from that minor caveat, everything else has functioned beautifully.

I cannot stress enough how great this comb binder is for homeschooling. Our kids love being able to make their projects look professional, and the fact that they should stand the test of time is nice to know. For home use with small or even some bigger projects, I can definitely recommend the Fellowes Star Manual Comb Binding Machine.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fellowes Star Manual Comb Binding Machine (52173), July 6, 2011

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Teresa A. Redel "momof3" (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews
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I am a teacher and a homeschooling mom to a 16 year old and I couldn't wait to get this Fellowes Star Comb Binding Machine. I have used it many times since I received it and have been extremely happy with it. The instructions that come with the machine are very vague, but that is not an issue at all because it's very easy to use. I took it out of the box, placed it on my desk and looked at it for all of 60 seconds and that was that. I have been binding books for my daughter since the moment I opened it and haven't had any problems at all. I use a 24 lb paper and I can easily punch through 8 pages or more at a time. I have to also say that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and it's not easy for me to manipulate things with my hands, so if I can use it, anyone can! The one thing I do which might be helpful to you, I put my heavy stapler on top of the papers as I load them onto the plastic binder. It's not really necessary to do this, but it holds the papers down while I load the next stack on the binder. So simple! Also, this is not a huge machine. I can actually pick this up and move it around without any difficulty. It is compact enough to fit in my big desk drawer. This is such a great tool for homeschoolers, teachers, and small offices. If you are thinking of purchasing one, don't wait. This will make your life so much easier and comb bound books take up a lot less space than three ring binders! I hope my review is helpful.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice product, September 9, 2008

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M. Veneman (OH, USA) - See all my reviews
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Lightweight and functional. I have used this with no problems. You do have to make sure the paper is pushed in deep enough to make clean cuts. I suggest practicing a few times to get the hang of it.