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This Week...A Classic Band-Aid Fix for Folders * Show Off Your Bindery Specialty
First Aid for Folding Machines - Tricks With Tape
 My first experience with folding machines could have taken place in a museum, considering the age of the bindery equipment antiquities used in my training. One was a Dexter-Cleveland (Model M shown at left) and the other was a small pile-fed Baumfolder.
 The Dexter was as tall as I am and loading paper was a workout that required climbing two steps to reach the infeed. My legs never let me forget a day of up-and-down on that machine. Our bindery mechanic never could figure out exactly how old the folders were but felt they dated back to the 40's.
To add to the challenge, the fold rollers on both were made entirely of knurled steel.(right) At the dawn of time when these folding machines were made...
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Want to Show Off a Bindery Job Plus Get Rich & Famous?
Well...OK, you probably won't get rich and famous. But you will get some great industry recognition and press coverage in the annual Product of Excellence Awards held by the Binding Industries of America.
 According to BIA manager Justin Goldstein, "This is the only contest for trade binderies, graphic finishers, and custom loose leaf manufacturers" to recognize outstanding examples of craftsmanship in the field. If you produced a great bindery piece, or if you love something your trade bindery did for you, why not enter it in the contest?
Why Enter?
There are nearly 40 categories to choose from. If you win, you get the chance to showcase your award-winning specialty. What customer doesn't like to do business with an award-winning specialist?
Details, guidelines and entry forms can all be found here at the BIA website (or copy and paste www.printing.org/page/3638 in your browser.) You can also call Justin direct at 412-259-1806 or email jgoldstein@printing.org with your questions.
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And Speaking of Contests...
 In the last days of our countdown to the Speedcreaser Giveaway, we decided to put a little holiday icing on the cake, so to speak. In the spirit of the season, let's do a little good together and help someone less fortunate.
With the purchase of any Technifold device ($997 or more) between Dec 8th and 15th, we'll make a $25 donation to your choice of one of the following charities:
So each tool you purchase gets you one entry in the Speedcreaser Giveaway Drawing PLUS a $25 donation to the charity you select. Call Gina or Sharon at the sales office 973-383-7920 or reply to this email with a good time to contact you.
What to Consider When Giving Holiday Tips
 If you have lots of people on your tip list, you may be considering how much to give this year. Though the economy appears to be on a bit of an upswing, many people are still cutting back on tips, but here are some recommendations from etiquette authorities.
If you see them more, tip them more. That includes the barber or salon, where the price of one visit (or more) is advised. The waitress at your favorite restaurant should receive more than the mail carrier or the trash man who you rarely see.
People who work in your home more than two days a week, such as nannies and housekeepers, should get one week's extra pay, more if you can afford it and want to give it.Gift cards are a nice thought for teachers, and you can personalize them to a teacher's tastes if you know them well.
Day care workers can be gifted, the value depending upon how much time each spends with your child, $25 and up. If you run a business, the UPS, FedEx and mail carrier probably deserve some extra consideration.
Money isn't everything, however. If you can't give much this year, a thank-you note or homemade dessert is sure to be appreciated, especially for people you have tipped during the year. Or send a note of praise to a worker's supervisor. In time, that could help them get a promotion, which is the best gift of all.
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