Challenge MS-10 User manual

Challenge MS-10 Multi-
Spindle Paper Drill
Instruction Manual

F.399-DO
August 2015
MODEL MS-10B
Operator’s Manual
Serial Numbers:
095305 through 159999,
MS10-B-159999 and up
Sold and Serviced by
The Challenge Machinery Company
6125 Norton Center Drive
Norton Shores, MI 49441-6081 USA
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1.0 Introduction
THIS MANUAL is designed to help you get the most from your Challenge equipment. Keep this
manual in a safe, convenient place for quick reference by operators and service personnel.
SAFETY ALERT! This symbol means CAUTION: Personal safety
instructions! Pay special attention to the instructions in bold type. Personal injury may result if the
precautions are not read and followed.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING! Follow precautions and instructions given and you
should have years of trouble-free operation. If after reading the manual questions still remain, contact
your Authorized Challenge Dealer.
FOR PARTS AND SERVICE, contact the Authorized Challenge Dealer from whom you purchased
your machine. Use the illustrations and parts lists at the back of this manual to identify the correct
parts needed. Always give the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL of your machine to insure the correct
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................2
2.0 Safety................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Precautions...................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Power Lockout Procedure ............................................................................................................4
2.3 Warning Label Definitions.............................................................................................................5
3.0 Specifications....................................................................................................................................6
4.0 Packing List.......................................................................................................................................7
5.0 Options..............................................................................................................................................8
5.1 Drill Head Configurations..............................................................................................................9
6.0 Installation Guide ........................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Uncrating the Paper Drill............................................................................................................ 11
6.2 Power Hook Up.......................................................................................................................... 11
6.2.1 Three Phase Hook-Up........................................................................................................ 12
6.3 Controls...................................................................................................................................... 13
6.4 Vertical Speed ........................................................................................................................... 13
6.5 Assembly................................................................................................................................... 13
6.5.1 Drill Blocks.......................................................................................................................... 14
6.5.2 Mounting Drill Heads.......................................................................................................... 14
6.5.3 Mounting the Side Guide.................................................................................................... 16
6.5.4 Installing/Removing the Hollow Drills................................................................................. 17
7.0 Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 STARTING THE MACHINE....................................................................................................... 18
7.2 OPERATING THE DRILL.......................................................................................................... 18
7.3 ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL STROKE.................................................................................... 18
7.4 POSITIONING THE DRILL HEADS .......................................................................................... 19
7.5 POSITIONING THE BACKGAUGE........................................................................................... 19
7.6 EMPTYING THE DRILL CHIP BIN............................................................................................ 19
7.7 TOOL STORAGE ...................................................................................................................... 19
7.8 DRILLING TIPS ......................................................................................................................... 19
7.9 Routine Maintenance................................................................................................................. 21
8.0 Accessories.................................................................................................................................... 22
8.1 Genuine Challenge Hollow Drills............................................................................................... 22
8.2 Drill Ease ................................................................................................................................... 22
8.3 Challenge Drilling Blocks........................................................................................................... 22
8.4 Hollow Drill Hand Sharpener ..................................................................................................... 23
8.5 Handy - Sharp - Hollow Drill Sharpener ................................................................................... 24
8.6 Two Hand Push Button Control................................................................................................. 25
8.7 Extension Side Tables............................................................................................................... 25
8.8 Wheeled Dolly............................................................................................................................ 25
8.9 Cornermatic Round Cornering Attachment ............................................................................... 25
8.10 Fiber Cutting Blocks................................................................................................................. 26
8.11 Plastic Drilling Blocks............................................................................................................... 26
8.12 Automatic Trip Side Guide....................................................................................................... 26
8.13 Extra Side Guide Stops ........................................................................................................... 26
8.14 Fixed Side Guide ..................................................................................................................... 26
8.15 Fixed Side Guide Gages.......................................................................................................... 26
8.16 Chip Chute Extension.............................................................................................................. 26
8.17 Drill Head Grease .................................................................................................................... 26
8.18 Rykon 100 Hydraulic Oil.......................................................................................................... 27
8.19 Large Hole Hollow Drill bits...................................................................................................... 27

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2.0 Safety
2.1 Precautions
This machine is designed for one-person operation. Never operate the machine with more
than one person.
Safe use of this machine is the responsibility of the operator. Use good judgment and
common sense when working with and around this machine.
Read and understand all instructions thoroughly before using the machine. If questions
remain, contact the dealer from which you purchased this machine. Failure to understand the
operating instructions may result in personal injury.
Only trained and authorized people should operate this machine.
Do not alter safety guards or devices. They are for your protection. Severe personal injury
may result.
Disconnect power before cleaning or performing maintenance. See Section 2.2 Power
Lockout Procedure.
Observe all caution labels on this machine.
High Speed Drill - Keep rags, loose clothing and long hair away form rotating drill. Personal
injury could result from items being caught on drill.
Keep foreign objects off table and away from drill.
Be extremely careful when handling and changing the drills. Severe lacerations or
dismemberment could result from careless handling procedure.
Keep the floor around the machine free of trim, debris, oil and grease.
If the machine sounds or operates abnormally, turn it off and have it checked by a qualified
service person or your Authorized Challenge Dealer.
CRUSH HAZARD, keep feet off the pedal when handling paper under the pressure feet. DO
NOT REST FOOT ON PEDAL at any time!
DO NOT REACH UNDER THE DRILL AREA!
DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARDS REMOVED! Replace all guards after adjusting,
lubricating or servicing the machine.
Severe Lacerations - Contact with high-speed drill could cause severe injury. Always turn
machine off and wait for drill to stop before removing drill bits. Keep hands away from drill(s)
when operating.
2.2 Power Lockout Procedure
For maximum safety when making adjustments or repairs to your machine, be sure to lock out the
main power control switch to which the machine is connected. The switch should be moved to the
OFF position and a padlock placed in the loop. The person servicing the machine should hold the
key.
Figure 1

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2.3 Warning Label Definitions
The following warning labels are found at various locations on your machine. Read and understand
the meaning of each symbol. If a label is lost from the machine, it should be replaced. The item
number and location of each label can be found in Section 17.0, Schematics and Parts List.
HAZARDOUS AREA
Disconnect power before cleaning, servicing, or making adjustments not requiring
power. Do not alter safety guards or devices; they are for your protection. Replace
all guards. Do not operate with any guards removed.
EYE WEAR
Always wear eye protection when operating this machine.
SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power before removing cover. Replace cover before operation.
SINGLE OPERATOR
Do not operate with more than one person.
CUT/CRUSH HAZARD
Keep hands from under drills.

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3.0 Specifications
Description
Inch Units
Metric Units
Maximum number of drill heads
10
10
Drill Diameters *
13 sizes from 1/8” to 1/2”
3-13 mm
Lift Capacity
2” for drills 1/8-1/2”
2-1/2” for drills 1/4, 5/16,
3/8, 1/2
3-13 mm
6-13 mm
Center-to-Center Minimum
Center-to-Center Maximum
Minimum Distance Btw. Holes
(with optional auto-trip side
guide)
w/adjustable stops
w/fixed gages
1-1/4”
21”
3/8”
1/4”
3.2 cm
53 cm
9.5 mm
6.4 mm
Maximum Drilling Capacity
2-1/2”
6.4 cm
Cycles per minute (adj)
18-26
18-26
Backgauge Adjustment
0-9”
0-23 cm
Vertical Adj. Of Individual Heads
1/4”
6 mm
Dimensions
Table Space
18” x 27”
46 x 69 cm
Table Height
38”
96 cm
Overall Height
60”
152 cm
Overall Length
35”
89 cm
Overall Width
40”
102 cm
Floor Space Needed
9.7 sq. ft.
.90 sq. m.
Net Weight (approx.)
1350 lbs.
612 kg.
Shipping Weight
1660 lbs.
753 kg.
Electrical
Standard: 3 Phase, 60 Hz, AC, Pump - 3/4H.P., Spindle - 3 H.P.
Available in 208 Volts/14 Amps. 230 Volts/13.8 Amps. (Service size 20 Amps.)
Optional: 3 Phase, 50 Hz, AC, Pump –3/4 H.P., Spindle 3 H.P.
Available in 208 Volts/14 Amps. Or 230 Volts/13.8 Amps. (Service size 20 Amps.)
The MS10B must be wired to an individual line through a disconnect box with
the proper voltage at the machine.
*See Options for Large Hole Drilling and Triple Drill Head for drilling 3 holes on 1”
Centers
Challenge reserves the right to make changes to any product or specification without notice and
without incurring responsibility to existing units.

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4.0 Packing List
Part No.
Description
Qty.
Basic Machine
1
A-4950-2
Hand Drill Sharpener / Chip Remover
1
A-6626
Wood Drill Blocks
12
A-6588
T- Handle Drill Drift
1
S-1718
Grease Gun
1
4688
Lubrication Stick
1
5064
Drilling Block Hook
1
6563-2
Filler Block
2
H-6955-506
Thumb Screws for Filler Blocks
2
6614
1 Pint Drill Head Grease
1
6629
1 Pint Gib Slide Lubricant
1
W-105
¼” Hex Wrench
1
W-130
3/16” Hex Wrench
1
W-132
3/8” Hex Wrench
1
W-137
5/32” Hex Wrench
1
W-164
5/16” Hex ‘T” Wrench
1

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5.0 Options
Standard Drilling Head –P/N A-6594-6
Capacity is 2-1/2”/6.4cm. One 1/4” & one 5/16”
hollow drill included with each head.
(Can also be used with 2” hollow drills)
Triple Drilling Head –P/N A3-6594-5
Drills three holes at once on 1” Centers.
Capacity is 2-1/2”/6.4cm. Three 1/4 & three 5/16”
X 2-1/2 hollow drills are included.
Large Hole Drilling Conversion Kit P/N A-6500-7 sh’t 5
This kit allows the drilling of hole diameters from
9/16” to 1-1/2”. Includes one large hole drill head,
front guard cover extension, front and rear table adapter,
and six plastic drill blocks. (Drill bits are not included.
See Drill Accessories Section).
Large Hole Drill Head –A-6594-7
Allows the drilling of 9/16” – 1-1/2” diameter holes.
*Requires the installation of Large Hole Drilling Conversion
Kit. P/N A-6500-5

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5.1 Drill Head Configurations

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MS-10B DRILL
Speed Control
Chip Drawer
Foot Pedal
Main disconnect
switch
Backgauge Lock
Knob
Backgauge
Drive Spline
Access Window
Tool Drawer
Side
Guide
Start/Stop and
Table Lite Push
Buttons
Drill Heads
Drive Spline
Drill Depth
Adjustment
Handwheel
Shield
Electrical
Panel
Access Cover

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6.0 Installation Guide
Refer to the parts lists and drawings in the technical manual for part identification and orientation, as
necessary.
All guards and instruction plates are installed for your safety and information and must remain on the
machine as shipped from the factory.
6.1 Uncrating the Paper Drill
Unless otherwise specified, this machine is shipped in a wooden crate completely assembled. The
machine should be unpacked by carefully removing the wood so as not to damage any of the
machine parts. It is held onto the skid with lag bolts through the inside of machine frame. Remove
the lag bolts and carefully position the machine on the floor. The machine can be safely be picked up
by sliding the forks of a fork lift under the base of the machine or by removing the chip drawer and
sliding the forks under the chip drawer slide brackets (take care not to hit or damage the hydraulic
unit in the rear of the machine). Immediately after uncrating, check off parts received against the
packing list. Also, examine for any physical signs of damage incurred during shipping. The machine
is inspected before and after it is crated at our plant. The responsibility for filing a claim against the
carrier for damages incurred during shipment rests with the receiver of goods (FOB our factory).
Clean all parts with a commercial cleaning solvent before installing or using the machine.
6.2 Power Hook Up
Always disconnect the power when cleaning, servicing, or lubricating your
drill, see Power Lockout Procedure page 4.
For satisfactory operation, be sure that your machine is wired for the correct phase and voltage and
has adequate power. The correct electrical specifications for your machine are shown on the serial
plate. Check the machine serial plate before connecting the power. There is a junction box located on
the left side of the machine with wires for power and a ground lug. After connecting power, briefly start
and stop the machine and check motors for proper rotation. If incorrect, disconnect the power and
switch any two leads coming to the machine.
Watch Setup Voltage- Inadequate power to the machine can be a major source of problems. Too
many machines on the same circuit will reduce the power to each machine. Inadequate voltage will
frequently cause overheating, loss of power, and in extreme cases, failure to operate. Test your voltage
when the shop is at actual working levels. Challenge recommends a dedicated line with a lockable
disconnect to provide adequate power for this machine.
SHOCK HAZARD! Always disconnect power at main power panel
before working on the machine. Lock it out to prevent accidental power up. (See Power
Lockout Procedure page 4).
Important: You must have an adequate size circuit and heavy enough wiring for this machine. The
circuit size should be a minimum of 20% greater than the amperage rating on the machine nameplate.
If a wire is run over 75 feet (23 meters), the next size wire should be used. Check local electrical codes.

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6.2.1 Three Phase Hook-Up
1. Disconnect the power at the main power panel and lock it out to prevent accidental power-up.
See Power Lock-Out procedure, page 4.
2. Thread the power cord through the knock-out hole in the junction box located on the left hand
side of the machine. Secure it with a conduit connector.
3. Fasten the ground lead to the ground terminal lug found in the junction box.
4. Use wire nuts to join the three power leads to the L1, L2 and L3 leads found in the junction
box.
5. Close all doors and guards, unlock the main power and switch it on. Turn on the Main Power
Disconnect Switch located under the table on the front of the machine. The machine should
now have power.
6. Depress the start button to activate the motors and check to make sure that they are turning
the same direction as the arrow on the motor casing. If they are not, disconnect the power
and simply exchange any two leads of the power cord as soon below. The motor will now
turn the correct direction. Double check to make sure.
Electrical Specifications for MS10B DRILL:
Volts Amps Circuit Size Wire Size Metric Wire
3 Phase: 230 13.8 20 #12 4mm sq.
208 14 20 #12 4mm sq.
Standard electrical for the MS-10Bis either 208/ 230 3 phase, 60 Hz. (Unless specified other.) It is
the customer’s responsibility to wire the machine for the rated voltage and current.
IMPORTANT: Select the proper transformer primary tap to match the voltage supplied to the
machine.
1
2
3
1
2
3

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6.3 Controls
The control panel is mounted on the top left of the
machine.
The blue TABLE LIGHT push button turns the table light
on and off.
The green START push button turns the spindle and
pump motors on.
The red STOP push button will shut both motors off.
The MS-10B drill is equipped with a safety interlock system that prevents the machine from being run
with the chip drawer removed or the spindle guard up. Also, if the cover is raised or the drawer
opened while the machine is running, the motors will shut off and the machine will have to be
restarted when the drawer and/or cover are back in place. This is a safety feature provided to
prevent accidental contact with moving parts and must not be tampered with.
6.4 Vertical Speed
The vertical speed of the drilling head is adjusted with
a control knob on the front of the machine under the table.
This valve regulates the speed of the drill's downward
travel. Light or soft stocks such as mimeographs, etc. are apt
to wrinkle at high speeds, and the speed should therefore, be
regulated to a point where the best results are obtained.
This is found mostly be "trial and error"
Also, too slow speeds will cause the drill to "burn" through the
paper. If burning or burnishing occurs, either increase the vertical speed
and/or sharpen the drill bits. Slower vertical speeds are recommended
when drilling with the maximum number of heads.
6.5 Assembly
Always disconnect the power when cleaning, servicing, or lubricating your
drill, see Lock Out Procedures, page 4.
The only assembly required is to insert the drill blocks and side guide onto the table and mount the
drill heads in the machine.

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6.5.1 Drill Blocks
The wood blocks are inserted in the table slot as shown in Figure 3. The blocks should be flush with
the table top, shim if necessary. The blocks can be turned around and over when worn.
Figure 3
6.5.2 Mounting Drill Heads
The drill heads are inserted as follows:
1. Locate the plastic cover on the right hand side of the machine. Loosen the front knob and rotate
cover back to expose lock knob. (See Figure 4)
Figure 4
WARNING: DO NOT use this machine without having the guard shown in fig. 4 is in place.

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2. Rotate the spindle lock knob until the cut out in the knob aligns with the pin in the spline shaft and
pull the shaft out. (See Figure 5 & Figure 6,below)
Figure 5
Figure 6
Spline shaft
knob.
Spline shaft lock
knob.
Spline Pin

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Swing the front cover back unit it rests on top of the machine. Loosen the drill head clamp located on
the back of the drill head. Place the head on the dovetail of the drill and slightly tighten the clamp
screw. Position the head by sliding it along the dovetail and then aligning the drill head indicator with
the scale and tightening the clamp screw. (Figure 7)
Figure 7
Insert the spline shaft through each head (you may have to rotate the spline to align the it with the drill
head gear) until it seats in the left hand spline bearing. The spline must go in far enough to enable
the spline lock ring to secure the spline shaft pin. Insert the spline pin into the lock ring and rotate to
lock. (See Figure 5,on page 15) Close and secure plastic cover.
6.5.3 Mounting the Side Guide
The side guide is mounted to the table with the two cap screws provided. It can be positioned as
necessary along the line of mounting holes in the table. After it is positioned, the guide plate can be
adjusted by loosening the knurled lock nut and turning the micro-adjust knob. (Figure 8)
Figure 8
Head Clamp
Dovetail
Position Indicator
Scale
Side Guide Plate.
Knurled Lock
Nut
Micro-Adjust
Knob
Mounting Screws

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6.5.4 Installing/Removing the Hollow Drills
Always handle drills with care to avoid servere lacerations. Even dull drills
are sharp enough to cause lacerations.
TO INSTALL : Insert the tapered head of the hollow drill into the spindle. Press the drills firmly into
place so they do not fall out when the machine is started.
To prevent the drill chips from flying out, be sure that the drift hole covers (black spring bands) are
over the drift holes in the spindle. (Figure 9, below)
TO REMOVE : Slide the drift hole cover to expose the drift hole in the side of the spindle. Insert the T
-handle drill drift into the hole with the flat side down and lift up. (It may be necessary to also twist the
handle.) (Figure 10,below)
Figure 9
Figure 10
Drift Hole Cover
T-Handle Drill Drift
Drift Hole

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7.0 Operation
7.1 STARTING THE MACHINE
Two motors supply the power to the machine: one is for the hydraulic pump, the other is for driving
the drill spindles. Both motors are simultaneously controlled by the start and stop buttons located on
the top left of the machine. ( See Controls, pg. 13) Make sure both motors are running in the proper
direction before trying to drill paper.
Never rest your foot on the foot pedal without intending to bring the
drills down!
Replace all guards. Do not operate this machine with any guards
removed. Severe personal injury could result.
Always wear safety glasses when operating this machine.
Note: the MS-10B drill is equipped with a safety interlock system which prevents the machine from
being started with the chip drawer opened or the front plexiglass cover up. If the chip drawer is
opened or the cover raised while the drill is in operation, the machine will shut off and the drills will
return the full up position. After the cover or drawer is put back in place the machine can be
restarted. This is a safety feature to prevent acccidental contact with moving parts and must not be
altered.
7.2 OPERATING THE DRILL
After the machine is turned on, depressing the foot switch will bring the drill heads to the table. When
the drills reach the bottom of the stroke, the drills will automatically return to the full up position.
(Note: The vertical stroke of the drills must be set before drilling to provide the proper drill depth. See
section…7.3). The foot switch must be released and depressed again before drilling the next set of
holes, assuring full control and allowing no repeat stroke. By releasing the foot switch the operator
can stop the downward travel of the drills at any time allowing them to return to their normal position,
thus preventing costly errors. The MS-10B is capable of up to ten standard drill heads; or two triple
drill heads; or two large-hole drill heads. When using standard drill heads or two triple heads, it is
recommended that no more than five half-inch drill bits be used at one time. The drill heads are
mounted on a dovetail in the machine and are turned by a belt driven spline shaft.
7.3 ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL STROKE
The vertical stroke of the machine determines the exact depth the drills will reach at the bottom of
their stroke. Whenever installing new drills, the vertical stroke must be adjusted before drilling.
After the drill heads are installed, raise the drill heads to their full up position by turning the handwheel
on top of the machine counter-clockwise until it stops. Raise the individual drill heads all the way up
by turning the knurled knob on top of the heads counter-clockwise until they stop. After you inserted
the drills, place a couple of sheets of the stock you are drilling on the table under the drills. Start the
machine. Depress the foot switch, at the bottom of the stroke the drills should not be drilling through.

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Adjust the handwheel on the top of the machine clockwise until one drill bit starts to drill through.
Next, adjust the remaining drills individually with the adjusting knob on top of each drill head until all
of the drills just cut through the sample. It may be necessary to adjust the handwheel slightly when
drilling a full lift of stock.
The handwheel must turn with a little friction. Adjust the friction by tightening the setscrew in the
upper front of the dovetail. (See Main Assembly –Front View, Ref. no. 45,46 & 47).
7.4 POSITIONING THE DRILL HEADS
The drill heads can be adjusted to a minimum center-to-center distance of 1 ¼"(3.2cm) and a
maximum of 21"(53cm). To adjust the heads for the desired hole spacing, lift the top cover, locate
and loosen the socket head cap screw that clamps the head to the dovetail. Slide the head to the
required position using the provided scale, and tighten the clamp screw.
The MS-10B is capable of up to ten standard drill heads; or two triple drill heads; or two large-hole
drill heads. When using standard drill heads or two triple heads, it is recommended that no more than
five half-inch drill bits be used at one time.
7.5 POSITIONING THE BACKGAUGE
The backgauge is positioned by aligning the front edge of the backgauge with the scale that is
imbedded in the table. The scale will give you the dimension from the back of the sheet to the
centerline of the holes. After the backgauge is positioned, lock it in place with the two knobs
provided. To drill less than 1" (25mm) from the edge of the sheet, two filler blocks (provided) must be
used. The blocks attach to the face of the backgauge and are locked in place with thumbscrews. The
blocks will add 1" to the face of the backgauge, remember this when using the table scale to set the
position of the backgauge. Example: To drill ¾" (19mm) from the edge of the sheet, install the filler
blocks and set the backgauge to 1-3/4" (4.4cm) on the scale.
7.6 EMPTYING THE DRILL CHIP BIN
A large capacity chip bin, located on the front of the machine below the table, is removed by sliding it
forward and using the two cut outs in the side of the bin, lifting up, and removing the bin. The bin is
safety interlocked. If it is removed while the machine is running, it will shut off. The bin must be in
place for the machine to be restarted.
7.7 TOOL STORAGE
A convenient tool drawer is provided under the table for storing tools, drill bits, etc.
7.8 DRILLING TIPS
Important! To prevent the drill from overheating, always avoid drilling too slowly. The drill should be
brought down as rapidly as possible allowing the drills to easily cut through the paper.
Slotted Holes - Instead of punching slotted holes for five and seven-hole universal binding work,
save time and cost by drilling a 1/2 inch diameter hole in place of the slot. The slot is only intended to
allow the post or ring to be used in either location, and the large hole permits this.
Plastic Bindings - Drilling holes for plastic bindings, instead of punching them, is practical and saves
a great deal of time, particularly on long run jobs.