Notify me of new posts by email. I used these loose leaf rings and filled up my new binder with all of my papers and the file dividers. More by the author:. Two pieces of 12x11 One piece of 12x2 hence the two inch binder. Then I had the bright idea of painting a poo brown color. You could use a hardboard instead of wood diy wood 3 ring binder 85 I could see it being decoupaged in a fabric you like.

My laptop fits fine but, I need a keyboard and mouse hooked up so I can actually use it in this position. I love it regardless! Only I used a very heavy plastic placemat that had a design I loved on both sides.

Too lazy? A bit? However, I did not like it because 1. It was too floppy. Should have used wood, eh? The rings I used were just some I had and were too big. Like the size of old shower curtain rings. I should get smaller and make something I will love. The reason I made my own was that I bought a refill for an old binder for a day planner and it just did not fit.

It was drilled all wrong. This is what I will make my new on for, too. I love a well-designed day planner, but do not love the ugly binders they make for them. Thanks for the amazing idea here! You could use a hardboard instead of wood and I could see it being decoupaged in a fabric you like. Angie, This is darling!

I totally get the color and pattern challenge! I hate those plastic ones too. I love, love your idea of making your own Angie. A big thanks, my friend! Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I only replaced the binder because of how dirty it had gotten of the course of these years. Have fun making and using! I had 24 holes so I bought 30 screws Not shown: Two long screws with nuts to attach the binder release mechanism to the wood optional Furniture Finish or oil Tools: A drill with High Speed Steel Gold in color bits to fit the two types of screws Loctite or other Thread Locker A ruler A saw, I used a table saw Somthing to write with And finally a grinder or sandpaper.

Cut the wood into three pieces with the following dimensions. Two pieces of 12x11 One piece of 12x2 hence the two inch binder. The binder release mechanism is held on with two rivets that can be drilled out very slightly to release the mechanism. Place the hinge on top of the boards as you wish it to look if the binder was open. Then drill the holes! At this point I realized that a 12 inch hinge is not 12 inches long so I marked it to be as tall as the binder and used a grinder or sandpaper to make the hinge flush with the boards.

Put four screws into the hinges to temporarily assemble the binder. Place the mechanism with the spacers underneath it to set alignment. When the binder closes, it should not touch the wood. Then use a long marking tool mechanical pencil graphite in my case to mark where the holes should be drilled. Now drill it! An optional step you can take now is to coat the wood with some furniture finish or oil. Assemble all of the pieces together remembering to put in the spacers for the mechanism.

Before you tighten the screws and add thread locker, move the hinges so that they bend easily without being warped by being tightened down. After it is aligned then you can add the final twist of tightening and some thread locker. The final step is to try out your new aesthetically pleasing robust binder. If you built a binder, liked this instructable or would like me to put in a change, just put it in the comments below. Also if you think I deserve my first instructabe this one to be entered in a contest I would greatly appreciate it if you would vote for it!

Happy Building, Scott. Lol I need this binder for school! Most kids need to replace at least 2 binders during the school year. I would know that because I'm going into eighth grade this year. Reply 7 years ago on Introduction. I am getting old so I can't remember exactly how, but spraying the cured rubber surface with distilled water before placement allows you to slip parts into place then press home, non removable.

Someone please remind me how it is done, I learned it at Tandy Leather. This is a fascinating idea for creating a leather binder with a built in hinge. If you make one post it in the comments or make your own Instructable about it! This is three-ring binder I carried all through high school Very nice work. I was wondering about two alternatives.

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