Our uniquely designed coil cutting & crimping pliers are a necessity when binding with spiral binding. Designed to cut & crimp plastic spiral binding coil elements with one quick squeeze of your hand, this manual spiral coil finishing tool is an inexpensive and easy way to finish your coil bound books. In just four steps you create the finishing touch to a professionally-bound spiral book. ① Make sure the red dot side of the pliers is facing up. ② Position the pliers tip into the right hand side of the coil. Make sure the crimper is placed in the center of a curved coil. ③ Squeeze the handles. ④ Flip your book over and repeat the above steps on the other side.