Cinch vs. mini cinch: a full comparison

In today’s video, I compare the regular-size Cinch binding machine with the mini cinch. I will cover all the details you need to make an informed decision: which sizes of notebooks each one makes, their pros and cons, the sizes of binding wires they use, how many pages of paper they punch, and much more.
I also go over the other kinds of cinches you might find, including the one that uses discs and the new mini Cinch, which comes with seven cartridges.
If you are interested in buying a Cinch binding machine, find the links below to all the types in the market.
Want to watch more videos with the Cinch and the Mini Cinch? Check my playlist: bit.ly/43uLbdp
Have fun!
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1. Heidi Swapp Cinch (regular size, square hole): shrsl.com/40yja
2. The Mini Cinch (disc hole only): shrsl.com/40yj9
3. The Mini Cinch (square hole): shrsl.com/40yj8
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1. The Cinch (regular size, round hole): amzn.to/41aTuK2
2. The Heidi Swap Cinch (regular size, square hole): amzn.to/3mtV377
3. The Mini Cinch with 2 cartridges (discs and round holes):
4. The Mini Cinch (square holes): amzn.to/3GLklnM
5. The Mini Cinch (Disks): amzn.to/40afKmb
6. The Multi Mini Cinch (discs, hearts, spiral, circle, coptic, band, and square holes):
7. We R Memory Keepers Cinch Wires 5/8" 16P Value Pack, Multicolor:
8. 100 Binding wires, Multicolor, 3/8 Inch, 21-Loops: amzn.to/41sjXTl
10. 24 Pcs 1" Diameter 23 Holes Metal Double Loop Binding Wires: amzn.to/3MSvQO6
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[@edmmori2636]

Just when I was looking for reviews in google I realized yt is better then your vid showed up. Thanks a lot.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@edmmori2636 hope it helped you decide. 😉

[@amyt6254]

This was very helpful. I have a tendency to buy small versions of craft items to save money only to eventually prefer the larger size, and then end up with spending money on both. Your video helped me to decide the larger one is more what I would prefer to own. Thank you!

[@craftingwithpaula]

I totally relate to you. It actually happened to me regarding the the Cinch 😀. Nowadays I use both interchangeably.

[@LaviniaNova]

I was debating which one to get when I saw this video. But then I watched your video on how to punch 4 holes using the mini cinch. I like the look of the spacing on the sides, even with the 6 holes. So I bought the mini today 😊. I'm planning on making smaller books so it should work fine😄

[@craftingwithpaula]

It sounds like it’s the perfect fit for you then. Hope you have a lot of fun making those Lavinia.🎄😉

[@superluckystudio2297]

Absolutely the best tutorial for the Cinch, thank you.

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thank you!

[@sallysnowball1866]

You are a very good teacher. Thank you.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@sallysnowball1866 you’re welcome, Sally!

[@lorraineday1052]

New subscriber here. This is the absolute best demonstration and instruction on exactly how to use the regular New subscriber here. This is the absolute best demonstration and instruction on exactly how to use the regular Cinch that I have seen on KZbin. I love how you continually focus the camera on the specific area of the machine you are working with. I now know why I am not getting perfectly round holes! Thank you so much for this video!

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re so welcome, Lorraine!

[@ms.tgrayson5826]

I'm so glad that your video popped up on my screen. Thank you so much for the tutorial. 😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@mwilliamssolorzano9112]

Thank You Thank You I have been looking for so long for someone to explain this machine only.😃😃😃😃😃

[@craftingwithpaula]

you're welcome, Williams@

[@yvonneking7193]

Thank you for explaining both cinch machines. X

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome!

[@KathysScraps]

Thank you so much for explaining in detail. I had thought I would want the mini, but now I know the larger one has so much more to offer for a variety of my mini albums. Also, this is my 1st time here. Can't wait to watch more 😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome, Kathy 🌷

[@kathrynbates4274]

You are an incredible teacher. Just found your channel. Subscribed and enjoying all of your videos 😊 Thank you !

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome, Kathy! 💕

[@jeanmayo4076]

Perfect timing, I am trying to decide between these two machines! great, informative video! Thank you!

[@craftingwithpaula]

Which one did you get?

[@jeanmayo4076]

@@craftingwithpaula I’m getting the full size one as it will make both large and small books

[@sarahanderson4402]

Everything I’ve been wondering 💭 about the Cinches. 💙🙏🏼. 😊

[@user-gw2vo8ko1i]

Exactly like me😊

[@terristephens9820]

I am delighted to have found your video. This video answered my questions about the different cinch machines, and it was very thorough. I plan to make photo scrapbook diaries of the family and friends of our twice-a-year gatherings. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video. I appreciate it,

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome, Terry. I’m glad this video has been helpful because I myself had so many questions and it took me forever to make the decision. I’m sure your friends and family will love your diaries. Which one are you going to buy?

[@terristephens9820]

@@craftingwithpaula I will buy the Cinch Version 2. I think I will have a better format for larger books I would like to make.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@terristephens9820 makes sense if you are creating photo diaries.

[@terristephens9820]

@@craftingwithpaula After watching your video a few more times, I have decided that I would like both machines when my budget allows. Here's why: the mini Cinch has the option for a disc punch. This particular one I think would be the most efficient, as it allows the ability to add pages.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@terristephens9820 I get it!! Make some journals, diaries, whatever, sell a few and then use the money to get the second. :)

[@christielogan5247]

Thank you so much! I had to double check the mini cinch description on the website and the only place I found that said it used 5/8” wire was on the back of the package. To me, the fact that it only works with one diameter of wire is the most important factor, and I wouldn’t have thought about it if I hadn’t seen your review. I guess you could close the wire by hand but that defeats the purpose of buying a binding machine. Thanks again!

[@craftingwithpaula]

I agree with you. I think that’s the main disadvantage of the mini cinch. And as you said, closing with your hands, doesn’t make much sense. 😊

[@user-gw2vo8ko1i]

Thankyou 😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@maryanncontreras3376]

Thank you! The larger Cinch is the one I am leaning on purchasing.

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re going to love it 😍

[@teresadarriola]

Best video on the cinch! Made my decision on which one to buy so much easier thank you!

[@craftingwithpaula]

have fun!! My next one will be teaching how to make notebooks with postcards, my new thing. I buy them when I travel and love the notepads. :) Enjoy!

[@shellyp8731]

Which one did you purchase? And, why? I still can’t decide!

[@thebudgetbee9694]

Thank you for showing how to squish the coils shut! I have the same machine you have and when I tried to close the coils I botched it badly. Thank you!

[@craftingwithpaula]

It’s a small details that can be frustrating if you don’t know right? You’re welcome!

[@KahdijaImari]

Very informative comparison. Thank you Paula🙂

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome!

[@marvy7118]

Thank you

[@kristyscardino787]

Thank you🎉 I was so indecisive of which one I wanted. thank you for the explanation!

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome

[@bernieb2542]

Paula. Thank you for this beautiful detailed tutorial. You have given me inspiration and confidence to use my big Cinch that I got at a resale shop years ago. Your instructions and tips are so valuable. I plan on making journals this summer. Your videos bring me so much joy and are a blessing. ❤ Bernie

[@craftingwithpaula]

You made my day, Bernie! Thanks

[@marisolcorona5920]

Beautifully explained video, 🤞🏼hope my first book looks as pretty as yours!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! 🤗♥️📒

[@craftingwithpaula]

I’m sure they will… if not, keep trying 😊

[@ladypseudocode7444]

Thank you. I've been researching which one to buy. This helped me heaps. Thank you. 😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

Have fun

[@ivdavilar1505]

Muchisimas gracias por esta explicación sobre ambas maquinas. Es el mejor video que he visto sobre las cinch, aclaró todas mis dudas.

[@craftingwithpaula]

De nada!

[@samanthabyrd1402]

Beautiful books and thank you😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

you're welcome!

[@aricaice6447]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm indeed thinking whether I go with regular or the mini ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

Hope it helped you decide 😉

[@user-vm4wr2up1b]

Thank you for creating such a helpful video!

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@stephanielee1983]

What awesome instructions! Thank you 😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

you're welcome!

[@marthaalvarez214]

Gorgeous work!

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks Martha 😀

[@deniellepodraza7781]

I have the mini but now I want the regular. Haha

[@craftingwithpaula]

Sounds like a crafter to me 😂😂

[@deniellepodraza7781]

@@craftingwithpaula I just got the thermal also. Hahaha

[@LaurasPlansAndCrafts]

Thank you for this review and demo. I’ve been looking into the new mini multi cinch but it’s out of stock with the extra cartridges that I would want. The large cinch looks so versatile! Love the notebook you made too. TFS, Paula ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

Yes, it’s hard to find the new one! Hope you do, I love the mini.

[@beamadeinbrazil]

Hey Laura I just bought on hsn, it is on sale

[@user-sb6ro8uh4w]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome

[@marybrooks1080]

Very informative video. Thank you!

[@Maria-cy7xd]

Thank you for this super informative video! You are very detailed. 🥰 Now I know what I need to buy. Do you have a video on which paper and covers are the best to use?

[@magnanorth4713]

Thanks!

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thank you!!🙏

[@Jacbean10]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome!

[@jupu9608]

Thank you so much for this great video! It was so very helpful ❤❤❤

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

Awesome. Thank you. I have all 3 cinch, mini and multi with cartridges. I am getting started on books. Do you have a tutorial on the Valentines Book? What paper did you use on the final notebook?

[@craftingwithpaula]

All my cinch tutorials are in my Cinch playlist. Sorry, the paper used on the Valentine’s were just loose sheet I bought at the time. Have fun!

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

@@craftingwithpaula sorry, not the paper for the Valentines one the paper for the notebook you put together at the end of the video using the big cinch. You mentioned it was heavy. Just curious what it was.

[@monicasosa4566]

Thank you for the great review!

[@craftingwithpaula]

You’re welcome Monica 🌞

[@traceybartlam7737]

Very informative video

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks

[@shugsbug]

Great review, thanks

[@craftingwithpaula]

you're welcome!

[@nkent1865]

Great tutorial thank you!

[@patriciamaeanthony3838]

This video and the one about the mini, are very, very helpful. I am wondering if the leftover sections of the wires can be used by putting them together to form a longer wire for larger notebooks? If so, can wires be intentionally cut in sections so as to make a multi-color binding? Also, I like to make refillable items for myself and to give away. Once the paper is used up, can the cover and any dividers be removed and put together with another stack of papers for cinching with a new wire?

[@WhiteSwann]

Thank you for this information.

[@StellasScrappyCrafts]

great tutorial

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thank you, Stella! I have a new Cinch tutorial coming up next week!

[@StellasScrappyCrafts]

@@craftingwithpaula I am buying one this week but before I buy anything I always do reviews first. Your video is better than the ones the companies put out. So thank you. I do like the square holes. I already have a binder for coils and one for spirals but I like the look of the wire coils on the cinch. It looks more professional

[@craftingwithpaula]

I agree with you. I believe the square holes look way more professional than the round ones.

[@lynnrooney5719]

Hi I have the large cinch I understand the 2.1 rule but I don’t understand what size wires to buy .. I have wasted money on some very small ones and my cinch does not clamp them because they are so small … help what size should I buy? Thanks in advance for any replies x

[@craftingwithpaula]

Hi, did you see that the Cinch has the proper sizes printed on it? I only buy the 5/8 inch and one inch. I never use the smaller ones because they don’t really fit much at all.

[@nisestarmin]

Do you have any recomendations for a 2:1 square hole binding machine that allows you to make gaps between holes like the heidi cinch?

[@craftingwithpaula]

I don’t know any other… it’s the only one I know.😉

[@karenblack7341]

Hi Paula, wonderful video as usual. When you demonstrated the 3 and 3 hole with the middle missing, how to you cinch that? 2 separate pieces of wire? I like the look of that but confused on how to use the cinch wires. Thank you .

[@craftingwithpaula]

Two pieces with 3 parts each. 😉

[@veronicajuarez3684]

Hi! What about the difference on 2:1 and 3:1 that matter’s?

[@craftingwithpaula]

Yes it does. If you buy a 3:1 it will not work because that’s the distance between the holes. For the Conch you always buy 2:1.

[@ThreeGsHomeschool]

Love your video!! Would you mind sharing how you made the cover of your notebook?

[@craftingwithpaula]

In a future video I will.. 😉check my playlist, it shows how I make covers

[@lisacrawford7689]

Would you compare the larger cinch vs the multi cinch

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@lisacrawford7689 I don’t have the multi 😉

[@lisacrawford7689]

@@craftingwithpaula ok thank you lol

[@josephKEOarthur]

can it do spiral coil? the spring looking binding ..

[@craftingwithpaula]

There is a regular cinch that uses spiral, so you have to pay attention about which one you buy. If you look at the box, you will know.

[@josephKEOarthur]

i saw a new one that has a swappable circular hole punch, it seemed new. but there is a dedicated spiral cinch? i would love a link or know the specific name please :) @@craftingwithpaula

[@craftingwithpaula]

the MINI Cinch now has a version that can do round, square and other types of bindings, it's called the Multi Cinch, here you will find it: shrsl.com/49rzo@@josephKEOarthur

[@samanthabyrd1402]

How did you make your covers? they are beautiful

[@craftingwithpaula]

I used cardboard on the big one and just created using a paper pad. I also used a border paper punch. Maybe next time I'll show how to create the covers too, but in this case it was not the focus of the video. :)

[@samanthabyrd1402]

@@craftingwithpaula that would be amazing 😊

[@lllpearlslll]

Thank you for this informative tutorial . Does the punches on the cinch machines except regular spiral wires ?

[@craftingwithpaula]

There are two kinds of regular cinch. One of them accepts the spiral, because it punches a round hole, but the one I showed is the one that only excepts the other kind of wires. Be careful when you buy them because you need to know which kind of wire you were going to use.

[@polyahope6602]

Hello! I love your videos. I looked up the Heidi Swap you have and didn't find it on Amazon. Any idea where I can get it from ?

[@craftingwithpaula]

Strange! Hard to find... just saw it here: tinyurl.com/42f6es4v

[@craftingwithpaula]

I've never bought on this site... the price is great.

[@polyahope6602]

@@craftingwithpaula Thank you! Would you know if there is a difference between the regular pink one and the Heidi Swapp?

[@sueallen952]

Hi, just got my cinch but the wire size is confusing me, when I've gone on amazon UK they are all in mm so for example 19.0mm, then pitch 2:1 and really expensive. I want to make A4 ART JOURNALS but my heads spinning can you help please

[@craftingwithpaula]

2:1 is what the Cinch uses… Amazon should have affordable ones, that’s where I bui mine. It doesn’t have to be the Cinch brand, thise are ridiculously expensive

[@BettyMullins]

What is the largest size paper you can bind with the regular cinch?

[@craftingwithpaula]

In a way, there is no limit because you can always move the paper and continue punching. The limitation comes with how long you binding wire is.

[@gloriakdesigns1385]

Hi just found your video about the cinch.. I'm not a scrapbook person.. Saw some journal books on Poshmark someone made and selling.. what cool craft..One question.. will not the pages the come out when being used a lot... It looks like it doesn't close all the way... I like doing different unique crafts and sell on Poshmark.. so what would you suggest which one to get... i guess it's what I make.. thanks😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

It never really comes out, it’s a very sturdy notebook. As for the size of the Cinch, it depends on the size of the books you want to make. If there are any or small, get the mini Cinch. I explained everything the video call it should help you.

[@amyhopkins8862]

Thank you for this! How do covers work? Is there a standard of material, thickness, etc?

[@craftingwithpaula]

Check my playlist called Cinch and Mini Cinch tutorials. You will see me making some covers. There is no specific material. When it’s a larger notebook, it’s good to use chipboard, but other than that you can use cardstock you as long as it’s sturdy.

[@smugglinpuppies]

The regular cinch that’s out today 1-2024 does it do what yours does ? Time : 23:02 in your video ? Thank you ❤❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

I haven’t seen the new one. But as long as they have these buttons, they will do it. From what I know, the regular sized always have them. That is the basic difference between the large one and the mini.

[@49lucky]

I'm having problems getting the right binding wires for the mini cinch..

[@craftingwithpaula]

here they are: amzn.to/45ncs1K

[@sweetyclayart]

Hi, how much inches from the left side of the paper untill end of the gaps? I mean, I want to design something on computer but I have to know where the gaps would be, so my design fits perfectly. Hope you’ll answer🙏🏻

[@craftingwithpaula]

Send me an email with the precise question… I don’t understand it clearly… then I could send you a picture with all the measurements 😉 [e-mail]

[@sweetyclayart]

@@craftingwithpaula thank you so much, I’m preciated that you answered so fast :) I mailed you about my question of my designe’s frame size, so my design wouldn’t be cut off when I punch it.

[@thebudgetbee9694]

Do you have any thoughts on the multi cinch vs mini cinch?

[@craftingwithpaula]

It all depends on on your use and preferences. I only use the coil so I see no reason to buy it but if you like the other options, it’s great!

[@BettyMullins]

Are your wholes spaced evenly with regular cinch or are they off like the mini cinch? When making with mini cinch the end wholes are not evenly spaced on the paper. Do you have any tricks for the mini cinch?

[@craftingwithpaula]

Soon I’ll publish a video showing how to center it perfectly on the mini. 😉

[@BettyMullins]

@@craftingwithpaula I bought the multi mini cinch with all the cartridges and have trouble getting my ends even.

[@craftingwithpaula]

I have not noticed my holes being off as they always work perfectly with the wires.

[@elizabethp2040]

Just to clarify; can I make the small books with the smaller coils with the larger cinch?

[@craftingwithpaula]

The coil is the same for either size. 😉

[@elizabethp2040]

@@craftingwithpaulathanks. I guess I’ll be buying the bigger cinch instead of the mini. Although the mini is cuter 😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@elizabethp2040 isn’t it funny that we’re always attracted to cuteness?😂

[@elizabethp2040]

@@craftingwithpaula😂 so true. The struggle is REAL.

[@BettyMullins]

I thought mini cinch was a 3:1 pitch....And regular cinch is 2:1 is that correct?

[@craftingwithpaula]

They are both 2:1.

[@BettyMullins]

@@craftingwithpaula ok thanks

[@eternalsquanch8445]

so I have the mini one and 3/4 wire would that work?

[@taberwacky]

It has to be .625 only.

[@eternalsquanch8445]

@@taberwacky I made it work. Thx

[@mariebibeyron3137]

Amazing tutorial 😅...all i wanted to understand about this incredible cinch...😅 👍💙🩵😅😁🩵🩵🙏🏽

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thank you! I love it. 🌹

[@sharonmicter8608]

Thank you