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Frequently Asked Questions


Do you have a minimum order?
Your bindery order can be as small as one book.

Do you offer printing services?
We do not offer printing services.

What do I need to know about paper when printing my own book?
We can bind whatever paper you send to us, although thick paper that is tending toward card-stock can be problematic for our double fan-binding process.

What do I need to know about margins?
Ideal margins (top, bottom, front and inner) would be about an inch, although we can bind and trim a book that has half an inch margins.

How do I send an order in?
For sending your order to us:
By U.S. Post Office: Trappist Abbey Bookbindery, P.O. Box 97, Lafayette, OR 97127-0097
By UPS, FedEx, DHL: Trappist Abbey Bookbindery, 9200 NE Abbey Rd., Carlton, OR 97111

If I live in the area, can I drop off my order?
You are welcome to bring your order to the bindery, which is open 8:15 a.m. until noon, Monday through Saturday.

How do I get to your location?
We are located 3 miles north of Lafayette, Oregon. For directions from either Portland or Salem, check How To Get Here at our Community website: www.trappistabbey.org.

How long does it take to get a book bound?
Allow 3 to 4 weeks turn-around for your order to be completed.

What form of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, personal check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover.

What is the Trappist Abbey?
Check our Community websites at: www.trappistabbey.org and www.trappistvocation.com.