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Fellowes - Lyra Patented 3-in1 Comb Binding Machine, 30 Sheet Capacity - White/Gray
Average customer rating
4.8
(36 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 36 reviews
5 Stars
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Fellowes - Lyra Patented 3-in1 Comb Binding Machine, 30 Sheet Capacity - White/Gray
Customer Rating
4
Lyra binding machine
on November 22, 2021
Posted by: ItsElementary
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Lyra binding machine is very useful for stapling, spiral binding and hole punching. Although this product is compact, it is quite heavy to transport. I personally set mine on a rolling cart for easy transport. I found the stapler worked well, but wish it had a longer handle for my large hands. Also, there is only one guide for the stapler. It really needs 2, for consistent repetitive corner staple placement. The hole punch performs flawlessly, and is effortless. The spiral binding worked well, and is for plastic binding coils. Lastly, as a teacher this product is very useful and valuable item to have at home. No more waiting for a copy machine at work. Lesson packets can now be done at my convenience! This product was for a free machine, in exchange for an honest review.
Pros: Alignment Guide, Binding Capacity, Document / Comb Measurement Guide, ease of use, Punch Capacity, Quality Construction, Speed
Cons: typo on directions showing max binding is 2 sheet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, November 23, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to post your review about the Lyra comb binder, ItsElemnetary.
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Customer Rating
5
Love this machine!
on November 22, 2021
Posted by: SusanL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the fact that you can do everything without multiple machines. Bind, laminate hole punch, this machine does it all. I've only had it a short time so can't review the durability but if it's like the rest of our Fellowes products it will last and last. Wonderful addition to our office. Thank you, Fellowes! I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Pros: Binding Capacity, Document / Comb Measurement Guide, ease of use, Punch Capacity, Safety Features
Cons: Speed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, November 24, 2021
We are glad you are loving the versatile functionality, SusanL! Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Customer Rating
5
Lyra 3-in-1 Review
on November 21, 2021
Posted by: TJBearcat
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The machine is very easy to use. Directions were clear and easy to follow. It has good punch capacity, and should easily handle most average size projects. It binds smoothly and easily. Our finished product looks great and we are pleased with this 3-in-1 Binding Center. Looking forward to continued use. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Pros: Document / Comb Measurement Guide, ease of use, Quality Construction, Safety Features, Warranty
Cons: heavy (weight)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, November 22, 2021
Thank you for your review, TJBearcat! We appreciate the feedback regarding the instructions as well. We are glad you found them easy to follow!
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Customer Rating
4
A marked improvement over previous models
on November 21, 2021
Posted by: DerekSST
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We found the Lyra 3-in-1 binding machine delivers on its promises for the most part, and represents an excellent value for those looking for a full feature binding center.
The ‘L-‘shaped punch handle is a better design than our previous Fellowes binders which have a ‘U’-shaped handle. With the Lyra you do not have to let go of the material you are punching to clear it with the handle.
We only had access to 22 lb. paper for testing, and the Lyra’s rated capacities assume using a 20 lb. paper. Using 22 lb. copy paper, the actual paper punching was smooth at 10 and 15 sheets. We were unable to get 20 pages to fit evenly in the slot for punching…we had to remove 4 pages to successfully punch 16 pages. I am sure it would have no problem punching 20 pages of the rated 20 lb. paper.
The process of fitting the punched sheets over the metal combs was much easier than our other models. Inserting the plastic comb and completing the binding process was flawless.
The 3 Hole punch had no problem smoothly punching through 30 pages of our 22 lb. paper. It was quite easy.
Removal of the waste tray was easier than our other Fellowes model. I should note that the Lyra does not have an integrated storage tray for extra plastic binding combs, where each of our older Fellowes models do. I am not sure that I miss that storage capability at all.
The weakest link we found was in the use of the stapler. While we really liked the range of depth settings for stapling, the adjustment guide handle itself feels a bit flimsy, and over time may break. The big issue for us was that there was no easy way to align the paper relative to the stapler to get a consistently straight staple. As such, it didn’t offer a dramatically improved experience compared to using a standard desktop stapler. We were able to successfully staple 30 pages of the 22 lb. paper, though not much of the staple was sticking through. Again, if using 20 lb. paper, stapling would have been as easy as a hot knife through butter. Just a thought, but it would be nice if somehow the depth guide extended the width of the Lyra cover to ensure alignment of the inserted paper you are stapling was even. Stapling at an angle was no problem at all.
Overall, the Lyra is a marked improvement over our previous Fellowes plastic comb binding machines, and we would highly recommend it for plastic comb binding and 3-Hole punching. The stapling feature is very adequate. We use a Fellowes Quasar Wire binder as well, and wish it had the ‘L’-shaped punch handle – and hope to see these new design features extending to the other Fellowes binding machines in the future. I received this product free in exchange for my honesty and unbiased review.
The ‘L-‘shaped punch handle is a better design than our previous Fellowes binders which have a ‘U’-shaped handle. With the Lyra you do not have to let go of the material you are punching to clear it with the handle.
We only had access to 22 lb. paper for testing, and the Lyra’s rated capacities assume using a 20 lb. paper. Using 22 lb. copy paper, the actual paper punching was smooth at 10 and 15 sheets. We were unable to get 20 pages to fit evenly in the slot for punching…we had to remove 4 pages to successfully punch 16 pages. I am sure it would have no problem punching 20 pages of the rated 20 lb. paper.
The process of fitting the punched sheets over the metal combs was much easier than our other models. Inserting the plastic comb and completing the binding process was flawless.
The 3 Hole punch had no problem smoothly punching through 30 pages of our 22 lb. paper. It was quite easy.
Removal of the waste tray was easier than our other Fellowes model. I should note that the Lyra does not have an integrated storage tray for extra plastic binding combs, where each of our older Fellowes models do. I am not sure that I miss that storage capability at all.
The weakest link we found was in the use of the stapler. While we really liked the range of depth settings for stapling, the adjustment guide handle itself feels a bit flimsy, and over time may break. The big issue for us was that there was no easy way to align the paper relative to the stapler to get a consistently straight staple. As such, it didn’t offer a dramatically improved experience compared to using a standard desktop stapler. We were able to successfully staple 30 pages of the 22 lb. paper, though not much of the staple was sticking through. Again, if using 20 lb. paper, stapling would have been as easy as a hot knife through butter. Just a thought, but it would be nice if somehow the depth guide extended the width of the Lyra cover to ensure alignment of the inserted paper you are stapling was even. Stapling at an angle was no problem at all.
Overall, the Lyra is a marked improvement over our previous Fellowes plastic comb binding machines, and we would highly recommend it for plastic comb binding and 3-Hole punching. The stapling feature is very adequate. We use a Fellowes Quasar Wire binder as well, and wish it had the ‘L’-shaped punch handle – and hope to see these new design features extending to the other Fellowes binding machines in the future. I received this product free in exchange for my honesty and unbiased review.
Pros: Binding Capacity, Document / Comb Measurement Guide, ease of use, Punch Capacity, Quality Construction, Safety Features, Speed, Warranty
Cons: Alignment Guide
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, November 22, 2021
Wow DerekSST! This is quite a review! We really appreciate the comprehensive assessment! Thank you for posting your update as well.
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Customer Rating
4
Multitasking machine !
on November 20, 2021
Posted by: Hollyjh20
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This machine is a multitasking master ! Straight from the box it is impressive. It’s a very heavy duty look and feel but compact enough to sit in a home office. It’s about the size of a home printer. The 3 hole punch and the staple functions are very easy and self explanatory to use. The binder function was harder to figure out just by looking at the machine and supplies but I was able to use it after ready directions and some trial and error. I would recommend this for anyone who has binding needs !
Pros: Alignment Guide, Binding Capacity, Document / Comb Measurement Guide, ease of use, Punch Capacity, Quality Construction, Safety Features, Speed, Warranty
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, November 22, 2021
Thank you for the great review and recommendation, Hollyjh20!
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Customer Rating
4
Excellent Product!
on November 20, 2021
Posted by: Eagleman
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The comb binding part of the machine is very easy to use, I like how easy it is to use to repair or replace the comb bind or if you have to add or remove pages or covers. The 3 hole punch works great you can punch 30 sheets of 20lb bond with ease, same for the comb binding. the stapler can staple 30 sheets very easily which is the recommended amount of sheets for the staple but because of the extended arm on the stapler that makes stapling so easy I tried 50 sheets which was still easy to staple. if you use the right amount of sheets for the size staple, it staples perfectly and there is no sharpness to the underside of the staple as it curls it over perfectly.
Pros: Alignment Guide, Binding Capacity, Document / Comb Measurement Guide, ease of use, Quality Construction, Safety Features, Speed, Warranty
Cons: Punch Capacity
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, November 22, 2021
Thank you for your feedback, Eagleman! While the unit is robust, we also suggest staying within the recommendations regarding the punch and staple capacity. We appreciate how you included the information regarding the effectiveness of the stapler to seal the staple. :)
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Customer Rating
5
Innovative tool
on November 19, 2021
Posted by: Vick19
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got the Lyra 3 in 1 biding center for my girlfriend who is a teacher and I thought this would bring a tremendous help in her classroom. She was delighted with the surprise and took it to school the next day, very excited to try it. It’s a very innovative, cool and very handy tool to have in a classroom. The Lyra incorporates 3 different uses in one machine : comb biding, stapler and three hole punch. What an amazing tool at a great value.
Pros: Alignment Guide, Binding Capacity, Document / Comb Measurement Guide, ease of use, Punch Capacity, Quality Construction, Safety Features, Warranty
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, November 24, 2021
Hi Vick19. We are glad to hear your girlfriend was excited about using the unit in her classroom! We appreciate your feedback as well!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent product
on November 18, 2021
Posted by: Athalia1128
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This machine is so easy to use. It has a great punch capacity, it binds smoothly and easily. Our reports look great and I am very impressed with this binding machine. I received this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Pros: Alignment Guide, Binding Capacity, Document / Comb Measurement Guide, ease of use, Punch Capacity, Quality Construction, Safety Features, Speed, Warranty
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from fellowes.comBy CM, CS, November 18, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to share your review, Athalia1128!
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