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Hartnack & Co

Ring Binder Half Clamshell Box File

£210.00

  • -  A Custom Made Box File.  If presentation is important, then you need look no further . The flap has enclosed magnets, ensuring for a reassuring snap closure.

    -  Any Size or Format.  What you see in the pictures is an A3, Landscape format, clamshell box, but it could be in any size from A6 and the biggest we've made is A0 (we also make to any U.S. sizes as well). The same applies to the depth of the boxes, just lets us know the depth you need. 

    -  Bespoke To Your Requirements.  Just like a bespoke suit or dress, this item is custom made just for you. This means that the size, the colour of the trays, the outer colour, whether it has internal pockets or not is completely up to you.
     
    -  A Large Choice of Mechanisms.  European 2 or 4 ring, American 3 ring, lever arch file mechanisms and sizes from 2cm to 12cm's. We've dedicated a whole page, to what's available which can be found on this link here, Ring Binder and Lever Arch Mechanisms

     -  Need Help.  Hopefully all answers you'll need are in the tabbed section above, but if by any chance you have any further questions or any problems, then please feel free to call us.


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  • -  There is no extra charge for having more than one colour or how and where you use them.

    -  There is however a one off charge for using a non standard material.

    -  For the outer cover we strongly suggest you use either a Buckram or Faux Leather as these can be wiped clean. Windsor and Colorado book cloths cannot!

    -  Please see all the fabrics and colours here:  H&Co Colour Swatch Guide.

    -  We strongly urge you to request fabric samples from us if you are in any doubt about your choice.
  • -  How. There are 2 options open to you regarding your personalisation. Either we can set out your wording using one of our house fonts as below, a larger version can be found here.

    Hartnack and co house fontsAlternatively, you can send us finished and ready to use artwork in the form of an .ai or .eps file. It must be right reading. Anything stamped must be in black (not greyscale or colour) on a white background. No JPEG's or PNG files please. Our finished artwork specification can be found here. 

    - How is it done? We use the artwork you send us, or that we set out. to create a metal (magnesium) stamping die (picture below) which we attach to our stamping press and then create an impression on to the cover of your portfolio.
              magnesium dies
    -  Where. Your personalisation can be placed anywhere you like. In order to do this we make a metal die of your name/logo. We can also use the same die to stamp, to make a second stamp to stamp the same thing elsewhere, i.e. On the spine (cost £20.00).

    -  Can I have more than one? Yes, you can have as many personalisations as you like, but each will require a new die and therefore an extra charge  

    -  What are my personalisation options? There are 5 options. They are:
    -  Blind Deboss - Heavy impression with no colour.
                               Blind deboss example
    -  Colour Block Foiled - Light impression with colour foil infill.
                               colour foil example
    -  Leaving A Recessed Space - An area of any size is inset into the cover where upon you can place a card within the space.
                               Inset space example
    -  Plaque with Name Foiled - As above, an area is inset into the cover, but we create a plaque and foil or blind deboss a name or logo.
                               example of an inset foiled plaque
    -      Cut Out Window With Logo Foiled - A window (of any shape) is cut into the cover and a name/logo is foiled or blind debossed within.
                               Inset window example
    -  UV Printed - A name or logo is colour printed onto the cover.
             UV colour printing example
    -  For more information. Our guide to personalisation can be found on this page here: Guide To Personalisation.
  • A guide to internal pockets can be found on this page here Internal Pockets. Each pocket option carries a surcharge.
    - Business card Pocket  
    - Business card pocket front & back  
    - Full width horizontal pocket 
    - Full length vertical pocket 
    - Horizontal and/or vertical pocket front & back 
    - Business card pocket front, Full length pocket back.
  • Our process runs as follows. Your order enters the production queue the moment you check out. Within a few minutes of having placed an order, you will receive via email, an Order Confirmation sheet. At the bottom of this page you will find an expected despatch date. (Please make sure you reply to this email as it ensures we have understood your order correctly and will not start making your order until we have this confirmation).

    For current lead times between ordering and dispatch as well as shipping costs please click on this link: Delivery lead times and shipping costs.
  • - Size? Is based on the size of the media being placed inside the box, not the box size itself. We work on generic international and US sizes, but can make to any size. If the size of the media you are using is not mentioned here we will either ask you to pick the closest size we feature (for pricing purposes) and then you can tell what size the media is, or will make out a special order for you.

     - Orientation? Portrait means the media sits vertically. The box can open either on the longest side (opening like a book from right to left). Or, it can open on the shorter bottom end flipping over from bottom to top
    Landscape means the media sits horizontally The box can open on the shorter edge (opening like a book from right to left) or on the longer edge from bottom flipping over to the top.

     - Depth of Box? Is largely determined by the size of binder mechanism you select. We have set a list of sizes, but we can make to any size. If you would like something deeper than the 8cm listed, a new menu box will open up asking you how big. 

    - Binder Mechanism? The best guide we can forward you to is the one we have set out on this page here, Ring Binder Mechanisms, which explains what we have, what we can get and also capacity.

    - When can you expect to receive you order? At the bottom of your order confirmation email you will see a production week date, we aim to ship out at the end of that week. For more info on delivery, click on the delivery tab above.

    - Help? If you are having any problems when placing your order, please feel free to contact us directly. We can't take payments over the phone, but we can certainly help you with placing your order.

Every order we take is individually hand made.

board shears cutting board for portfolio
glueing components for handmade clamshell box
construction of a portfolio book

We start with a large piece of grey board, rolls of material and from there, it's individually custom made to your requirements.

jackie hartnack at work making custom boxes

Our covers are a durable 4mm thick. The trays are made by laminating 2mm board, creating a step joint and then glueing them together.

cutting out fabric for custom clamshell box

All this effort is partly down to traditional box making techniques, but mainly, it is because this is how you make the strongest possible box.

custom made clamshell portfolio box

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  • -  Custom Made Ring Binder.  There isn't anything 'off the shelf', effectively you are starting off with a blank sheet. What is important however, is that you will be buying an individually hand made ring binder of the highest possible standard, all you need to do is tell us how you would like it to look. 

    -  Any Size or Format.  What you see in the pictures is an A4, portrait ring binder with a 2.5cm ring binder mechanism. It could however be any size from A5, A4 & A3 and all the U.S. sizes in between, in either Portrait or Landscape. 

    -  Bespoke To Your Requirements.  Just like a bespoke suit or dress, this item is custom made just for you. This means that the size, the outer colour, the inner colour whether it has internal pockets or not is completely up to you.

    -  A Large Choice of Mechanisms.  European 2 or 4 ring, American 3 ring, lever arch file mechanisms and sizes from 2cm to 12cm's. We've dedicated a whole page, to what's available which can be found on this link here, Ring Binder and Lever Arch Mechanisms

     -  Need Help.  Hopefully all answers you'll need are in the tabbed section above, but if by any chance you have any further questions or any problems, then please feel free to call us.


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  • -  There is no extra charge for having more than one colour or how and where you use them.

    -  There is however a one off charge for using a non standard material.

    -  For the outer cover we strongly suggest you use either a Buckram or Faux Leather as these can be wiped clean. Windsor and Colorado book cloths cannot!

    -  Please see all the fabrics and colours here:  H&Co Colour Swatch Guide.

    -  We strongly urge you to request fabric samples from us if you are in any doubt about your choice.
  • -  How. There are 2 options open to you regarding your personalisation. Either we can set out your wording using one of our house fonts as below, a larger version can be found here.

    Hartnack and co house fontsAlternatively, you can send us finished and ready to use artwork in the form of an .ai or .eps file. It must be right reading. Anything stamped must be in black (not greyscale or colour) on a white background. No JPEG's or PNG files please. Our finished artwork specification can be found here. 

    - How is it done? We use the artwork you send us, or that we set out. to create a metal (magnesium) stamping die (picture below) which we attach to our stamping press and then create an impression on to the cover of your portfolio.
              magnesium dies
    -  Where. Your personalisation can be placed anywhere you like. In order to do this we make a metal die of your name/logo. We can also use the same die to stamp, to make a second stamp to stamp the same thing elsewhere, i.e. On the spine (cost £20.00).

    -  Can I have more than one? Yes, you can have as many personalisations as you like, but each will require a new die and therefore an extra charge  

    -  What are my personalisation options? There are 5 options. They are:
    -  Blind Deboss - Heavy impression with no colour.
                               Blind deboss example
    -  Colour Block Foiled - Light impression with colour foil infill.
                               colour foil example
    -  Leaving A Recessed Space - An area of any size is inset into the cover where upon you can place a card within the space.
                               Inset space example
    -  Plaque with Name Foiled - As above, an area is inset into the cover, but we create a plaque and foil or blind deboss a name or logo.
                               example of an inset foiled plaque
    -      Cut Out Window With Logo Foiled - A window (of any shape) is cut into the cover and a name/logo is foiled or blind debossed within.
                               Inset window example
    -  UV Printed - A name or logo is colour printed onto the cover.
             UV colour printing example
    -  For more information. Our guide to personalisation can be found on this page here: Guide To Personalisation.
  • A guide to internal pockets can be found on this page here Internal Pockets. Each pocket option carries a surcharge.
    - Business card Pocket  
    - Business card pocket front & back  
    - Full width horizontal pocket 
    - Full length vertical pocket 
    - Horizontal and/or vertical pocket front & back 
    - Business card pocket front, Full length pocket back /li>
  • Our process runs as follows. Your order enters the production queue the moment you check out. Within a few minutes of having placed an order, you will receive via email, an Order Confirmation sheet. At the bottom of this page you will find an expected despatch date. (Please make sure you reply to this email as it ensures we have understood your order correctly and will not start making your order until we have this confirmation).

    For current lead times between ordering and dispatch as well as shipping costs please click on this link: Delivery lead times and shipping costs.
  • - Size? Is based on the size of the media being placed inside the portfolio or binder. We work on generic international and US sizes, but can make to any size. If the size of the media is not mentioned here we will either ask you to pick the closest size we feature (for pricing purposes) and then you can tell what size the media is, or will make out a special order for you.

     - Orientation? Portrait means the media sits vertically and is bound along the long edge.
    Landscape means the media sits horizontally and is bound along the short edge.

    - Binder Mechanism? The best guide we can forward you to is the one we have set out on this page here, Ring Binder Mechanisms, which explains what we have, what we can get and also capacity.

     - Protectors, Sleeves or Hinge Strips? This is important for us to know. If your page is being placed in page protectors/pockets, then we must allow for the cover to be larger height and width. Also our H&Co pockets maybe a different size to other suppliers, which is why we ask this question.
    If using file or hinge strips, your portfolio will be narrower but longer than page protectors. 
     
    - Help? If you are having any problems when placing your order, please feel free to contact us directly. We can't take payments over the phone, but we can certainly help you with placing your order.
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    • -  Premium Luxury Presentation.  A single continuous hide of either 2.5mm or 3.5mm thick, veg tanned leather with a premium screw post binding mechanism.

      -  Any Size or Format.  While most of the photos above show A4 portfolios, we can make any of the following sizes; A6, A5, A4 & A3 including all U.S sizes as well. Not only can we make portrait and landscape, but for artists, a flip over format as well. This product is ideal if you want to create leather art portfolio binder for your work. 

      -  Bespoke To Your Requirements.  Just like a bespoke suit or dress, this item is custom made just for you. This means that the size, the leather, the inner colour whether it has internal pockets or not is completely up to you.

       -  Need Help.  Hopefully all answers you'll need are in the tabbed section above, but if by any chance you have any further questions or any problems, then please feel free to call us.


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    • -  You have a choice of 2 types of leather. 3.5mm thick and 2.5mm thick.
                   Portfolio leather thickness        portfolio leather thickness curved
      -  Texture. The texture of these two leathers differ in that the 2.5mm has a lot of texture and the 3.5mm has a lot less. That said!! This is a generalisation, as each batch of leather can vary in texture. portfolio leather texture comparison
      - Leather Colour. The 3.5mm is available in brown and black...
                  3.5mm brown leather sample   3.5mm black leather sample
      ... and the 2.5mm is available in mid brown, dark brown and black.
      mid brown 2.5mm leather sample dark brown 2.5mm leather black 2.5mm leather
      -  Provenance & Process.  We source our leather from a UK wholesaler who in-turn sources directly from a tannery in Italy. Our hides are bovine (cow) hides, full grain (top of the skin down) that have been vegetable 'veg' tanned and dyed through. The hides are 'tumble finished', which means they are placed in a large drum and then gently spun or "tumbled" for a period of time. This process breaks down the fibres in the hide, not only making it slightly softer, but also making the surface of the hide more textured. The thinner the hide, the more textured it is becomes.
      - Worth Mentioning.  We use "non corrected grain" hides. (they have not had a false skin grain stamped into the surface). Therefore while we do out best to ensure that we use the best surface available on the front cover, certain skin marks (stretching, bites and scars) may be apparent.
      Also, being natural (non corrected) hides, some hides might be more textured (or less textured) than others.
      We have a more comprehensive page on leather here.
    • -  Back Inner Cover.  This part of the portfolio holds the binding mechanism in place, so is an integral part of the portfolio.
      This has to have a cover on it and there is a wide variety of fabrics and materials to do this with. The fabric swatch can be found here. H&Co Fabric Swatch. 
      - Front Inner Cover. We offer this as either covered or uncovered, as below. If you choose covered it will be in the same material as you choose for the back cover.
      Leather portfolio with inner covers covered  leather portfolio with no inner cover
      -  We recommend buckram book cloth if you are looking for something hard waring as it can be wiped clean. Windsor and Colorado book cloth can mark and are certainly not water resistant.
      -  If you are in doubt about any of the fabric colours or textures, we will happily send you out samples. Just use the Contact Us button on the top Menu bar and request what you would like to see. 
    • -  How. There are 2 options open to you regarding your personalisation. Either we can set out your wording using one of our house fonts, which can be found here. 
      Alternatively, you can send us finished and ready to use artwork in the form of an .ai or .eps (vector) file. Our finished artwork specification can be found here. 
      -  Where. Your personalisation can be placed anywhere you like on the cover.
      -  Can I have more than one? Yes, you can have as many personalisations as you like, but each will require a new die. A die is a metal plate we get made that stamp into the leather and therefore an extra charge will apply.  
      -  What are my personalisation options? There are 2 options on having your folder personalised. They are:
                    blind deboss personalisation on leather gold foil personalisation on leather portfolio cover
                                    Blind Deboss                                 Foil Stamping
       
    • -  You can have internal pockets on the inner covers, for instance a business card pocket or a full length horizontal pocket. These is a surcharge for this and a examples can be seen here.
      -  Pockets can be specified via the ordering process in the column to the right of this tab.
      -  If there is something you would like, but isn't available, please ask.
    • -  Our process runs as follows. Your order enters the production queue the moment you check out. Within a few minutes of having placed an order, you will receive via email, an Order Confirmation sheet. At the bottom of this page you will find an expected despatch date. (Please make sure you reply to this email as it ensures we have understood your order correctly and will not start making your order until we have this confirmation).
      -  For current lead times between ordering and dispatch as well as shipping costs please click on this link: Delivery lead times and shipping costs.
    • - Size? Is based on the size of the media being placed inside the portfolio or binder. We work on generic international and US sizes, but can make to any size. If the size of the media is not mentioned here we will either ask you to pick the closest size we feature (for pricing purposes) and then you can tell what size the media is, or will make out a special order for you.

       - Orientation? Portrait means the media sits vertically and is bound along the long edge.
      Landscape means the media sits horizontally and is bound along the short edge.

       - Protectors, Sleeves or Hinge Strips? This is important for us to know. If your page is being placed in page protectors/pockets, then we must allow for the cover to be larger height and width. Also our H&Co pockets maybe a different size to other suppliers, which is why we ask this question.
      If using file or hinge strips, your portfolio will be narrower but longer than page protectors. 
       
      - What width spine?. This refers to the thickness of what is being placed inside the portfolio. Our standard spine width of 2cm, fits approximately 25 page protectors in it. If you feel this wont be big enough and would like something thicker, than this please let us know on the order.

      - Help? If you are having any problems when placing your order, please feel free to contact us directly. We can't take payments over the phone, but we can certainly help you with placing your order.
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      •  - Versatility. The Exposed Screw Post portfolio is a really versatile binder, mainly because its capacity is not constrained by having a spine cover. Different volumes of pages can be accommodated simply by swapping over the screw post lengths.
         - Size. As each portfolio is individually made, we can accommodate any size of media including A6, A5, A4, A3 & A2. Simply select the size of the page that is closest to the one you need and then let us know in the comments section the exact size of the page or media that you are placing inside the portfolio and we will make an exact fit for you.
         - It's Bespoke To Your Requirements. As mentioned above we can make your portfolio to any size and any configuration. If there is a particular colour, feature or embellishment you want that's not featured in any of these tabs, just ask. 
        - Help. If you are having any problems when placing your order, please feel free to contact us directly. We can't take payments over the phone, but we can certainly help you with placing your order. 

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      • - There is no extra charge for having more than one colour or how and where you use them.
        - There is however a one off charge for using a non standard/stock material
        - For the outer cover we strongly suggest you use either a buckram or faux leather as these can be wiped clean. Windsor and Colorado book cloths can not!
        - Please see all the fabrics and colours here H&Co Colour Swatch Guide.
        - We strongly urge you to request fabric samples from us if you are in any doubt of your choice.
      • -  How. There are 2 options open to you regarding your personalisation. Either we can set out your wording using one of our house fonts as below, a larger version can be found here.

        Hartnack and co house fontsAlternatively, you can send us finished and ready to use artwork in the form of an .ai or .eps file. It must be right reading. Anything stamped must be in black (not greyscale or colour) on a white background. No JPEG's or PNG files please. Our finished artwork specification can be found here. 

        - How is it done? We use the artwork you send us, or that we set out. to create a metal (magnesium) stamping die (picture below) which we attach to our stamping press and then create an impression on to the cover of your portfolio.
                  magnesium dies
        -  Where. Your personalisation can be placed anywhere you like. In order to do this we make a metal die of your name/logo. We can also use the same die to stamp, to make a second stamp to stamp the same thing elsewhere, i.e. On the spine (cost £20.00).

        -  Can I have more than one? Yes, you can have as many personalisations as you like, but each will require a new die and therefore an extra charge  

        -  What are my personalisation options? There are 5 options. They are:
        -  Blind Deboss - Heavy impression with no colour.
                                   Blind deboss example
        -  Colour Block Foiled - Light impression with colour foil infill.
                                   colour foil example
        -  Leaving A Recessed Space - An area of any size is inset into the cover where upon you can place a card within the space.
                                   Inset space example
        -  Plaque with Name Foiled - As above, an area is inset into the cover, but we create a plaque and foil or blind deboss a name or logo.
                                   example of an inset foiled plaque
        -          Cut Out Window With Logo Foiled - A window (of any shape) is cut into the cover and a name/logo is foiled or blind debossed within.
                                   Inset window example
        -  UV Printed - A name or logo is colour printed onto the cover.
                 UV colour printing example
        -  For more information. Our guide to personalisation can be found on this page here: Guide To Personalisation.
      • More information and images of internal pockets can be found here information and images on internal pockets.
        Prices are below:
         - Business card - £7(excl VAT)
         - CD/DVD - £15 (Excl VAT)
         - Full length vertical - £18 (excl VAT)
         - Full width horizontal - £18 (excl VAT)
      • Our order process works on a 'first come first served basis' Essentially, your order enters the production queue the moment you check out. Having placed an order you will receive, via email, an Order Confirmation. At the bottom of the page you will find an expected despatch date.
        To get an update delivery time and cost please click this link.
      • - Size? Is based on the size of the media being placed inside the portfolio or binder. We work on generic international and US sizes, but can make to any size. If the size of the media is not mentioned here we will either ask you to pick the closest size we feature (for pricing purposes) and then you can tell what size the media is, or will make out a special order for you.
         - Orientation? Portrait means the media sits vertically and is bound along the long edge.
        Landscape means the media sits horizontally and is bound along the short edge.
         - Protectors, Sleeves or Hinge Strips? This is important for us to know. If your page is being placed in page protectors/pockets, then we must allow for the cover to be larger height and width. Also our H&Co pockets maybe a different size to other suppliers, which is why we ask this question.
        If using file or hinge strips, your portfolio will be narrower but longer than page protectors. . 
        - Help? If you are having any problems when placing your order, please feel free to contact us directly. We can't take payments over the phone, but we can certainly help you with placing your order.
        - What length of screw post?. The length of the posts depends on how much is being placed inside the portfolio. A standard width of 2cm fits approximately 25 page protectors in it.