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[watermelonpatty]

Hi, I was just wondering if the PP Deluxe binder is a standard 6 ring binder?

I went to Staples looking for a 6 hole punch so I can add to my binder but the "standard" ones are a little smaller than the PP rings. (Meaning that the 2 sets of 3 rings are closer together). I ended up buying a single hole punch but it would be interesting to know if there is a specific punch that works with the PP Deluxe.

This is my first Deluxe and it's beautiful! I can see myself getting a lot of use out of it!

[Dave Marx]

It's "standard," but it's a European "standard," not an American standard. We haven't found a six-hole punch in the U.S. that works yet. One approach, rather than using a single-hole punch, is to use an adjustable 3-hole punch. You can usually set those up so it'll punch the first, second, and fourth holes. Then flip the paper over, and punch a second time (that'll then be the third, fifth, and sixth).

For that matter, punching the first, third, and fifth holes accomplishes the same thing... whichever works.

[watermelonpatty]

Thanks for the quick reply! I made some of my own pages to fill my PP Deluxe with notes and used a single hole punch. I'll definitely look into the adjustable hole punch to make things a little bit easier because I can tell I'll be using it a ton!

[pinkerbell]

Jennifer and Dave, have you ever thought about selling packs of blank, pre-punched pages to fit the Deluxe binder? These would be great for personalizing our Passporters.

[Kareiiso]

I have a fixed three-hole punch. I have recently discovered that it is not adjustable, but I can punch two holes at a time. With three punches I have all six holes lined up to fit the deluxe. It's easier than punching one at a time by hand, which is painful after a while. The only problem with my hole punch is that is was inexpensive and doesn't have markings. I used a page I had laminated (for sturdiness) and lined it up with my new page and then punched it perfectly.