As someone who regularly creates training workbooks and client reports, this machine has been a game-changer. The electric coil inserter is the star – what used to take me 5 minutes of manual twisting now takes seconds with that satisfying *whirr* sound.

The adjustable margins surprised me with how precise they are. Last week I bound odd-sized recipe cards (3.5"x5") for a cooking class, and the disengaging pins let me skip unnecessary holes. The open-throat design handled my oversized workshop posters too – no more awkward folding!

That free box of 100 coils? Already saved me $87 compared to print shop prices. Pro tip: The crimper pliers have a learning curve – angle them at 45° when trimming coil ends to avoid sharp edges. After ruining two coils, I got the hang of it.

Heads-up: Don't push beyond the 20-sheet limit like I did during a rush job. Heard an unhappy *clunk* and immediately regretted it (though the machine recovered fine). For daily use though, this metal-bodied workhorse feels like it'll outlast my business.