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Antique Book Presses, Large -
We have recently acquired a large number of antique book presses.
Each of a press is one of a kind.
In the image above, each press is labeled with a number. Please refer to that number for relevant size & price below.
Dimensions are listed Length X Width X Daylight
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Antique Book Presses, Small -
We have recently acquired a large number of antique book presses.
Each of a press is one of a kind.
In the image above, each press is labeled with a number. Please refer to that number for relevant size & price below.
Dimensions are listed Length X Width X Daylight
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Antique Job Backers (Backing press) -
These antique backing presses are in working condition, and are one of a kind.
An incredibly useful piece of equipment used for holding a book in place during the backing process.
#37: 29" Job Backer (Hickok: H21)
#18: 17.5" Job Backer
#17: 17.5" Job Backer
#35:
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Awl Guide -
The holes in the triangulated bar lead the awl straight down in the folds of a page. With the knurled bolt you can adjust the positions of the hole pattern. Guide is approximately 12.5" long with one open end to allow longer paper to be punched. Distance between holes is 5/8".
Awl for the Awl ...
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Backing Boards -
A pair of wooden boards that are wedged shaped. 3 3/4" deep.
These boards are used to assist in backing (the process of shaping a ridge or shoulder on each side of the spine of a text block a book, which the cover boards will later slip into), just as the name implies.
The upper edge of the bo...
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Backing Irons -
A pair of wedge shaped hardwood boards with steel faced beveled edges. The wedge shaped design concentrates the force exerted on the text block just under the spine when secured in a press. The steel edges protect the surface of the boards during the backing process, as the outer sections (leaves)...
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Book Press -
This versatile press is a must for all bookbinding work. Used by both the professional and the hobbyist, it combines the features of a backing press, finishing press, standing press and brass-edged boards. Two vertical edges reinforced with brass strip. The large handle makes it easy to carry. O...
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Brass Edged Boards -
Brass edge boards are used for pressing books after a cover has been applied (casing-in.) They are constructed of cabinet grade plywood with one brass edge on one long side of each board. The brass edge is flush with one surface and projects out from the other surface to create a smooth hinge.
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Case Binding Gauge -
Beautifully crafted and engineered tool that helps ease & expedite the casing-in process.
With this tool you adjust the position of the book block in the case for assembling. The squares of the book are adjusted by sliding the stops of the knurled knobs. These stops accept a maximum of 3.5mm card...
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Combination Press -
We are pleased to have found a suitable successor to the old Hickok Combination Press and Plough. This all metal press combines the function of a standing and lying press, as well as a plough attachment in one unit. Jaws are 19.5" wide and have a maximum opening of 9.25". The inside face of the j...
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Finishing Press #2 -
European style, larger and deeper than presses #3 and #4.
Made to our specifications in natural hard wood. Outside dimensions: 20"long x 7 1/2" deep.
Boards: 1" thick.
Inside dimensions: 14" between the screws.
Finishing presses are intended to clamp books in place such that they can th...
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Finishing Press #3 -
These beautiful handmade presses are made to our specifications of solid hardwood.
Clamping blocks are 3 1/2" square, and the screws are deeply cut for accuracy and strength.
Finishing presses are intended to clamp books in place such that they can then be hacked by hand, trimmed with the pl...
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Finishing Press #4 -
A moderately priced hardwood press with a distance of 12" between the screws.
Finishing presses are intended to clamp books in place such that they can then be hacked by hand, trimmed with the plow, lettered or decorated, etc.
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Multi Purpose Book Press -
This is a fantastic multipurpose press that can be used for: bookmaking, printmaking, pressed plants, collage, stamps, tearing straight/deckled edges. The robust construction and smooth turning spindle apply great pressure easily by hand. The 3/8” thick 6061 aluminum press plate insures uniform pr...
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Nipping Press -
The nipping press is used to apply quick and uniform pressure in a variety of bookbinding operations. While the nipping press does not have the available daylight or the pressing power of a standing press , it is relatively easy to open and close which makes it very useful for a quick pressing opera...
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Perfect Binding Press -
With this binder you can easily bind loose sheets to a book. The maximum size of a book back can be (34cm)13.25" long and 2" thick. The binder is made of birch plywood with a brown top layer, to which the glue will not stick. However we advise to use paper sheets for protection.
The working m...
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Press Boards -
These finished plywood boards are made with cabinet grade plywood, free from knots and imperfections, and are used for providing a smooth surface inside a press while pressing books during the drying process. The uniformity of the boards is important to insure even pressure when books are pressed.
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Sewing Frames -
Our sewing frames are accurately constructed of well-seasoned wood with deep cut threads on the uprights. The distance between screws goes from 12" - 40" and the opening height goes from 12" - 26". Below measurements are Distance between screws, by the opening height (i.e. 40" x 26").
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Sewing Keys -
These heavy weight, solid brass keys are used for securing tapes or cords underneath a sewing frame. The "A" shaped keys are often referred to as cord keys and measure 5/8" x 2 1/8" wide. The "H" keys are referred to as tape keys, and measure 7/8" wide and 1 7/8" long.
Both styles are sold indi...
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Standing Press -
The standing press is used for the final pressing of a book, as well as during the operation of cleaning off the spine and to press the backing shoulders out of the sections of a book pulled for rebinding. This press features an all wood construction with a threaded wood spindle to provide pressure...
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Vertical Plough Plane -
This tool is specifically used for trimming large stacks of paper such as text blocks, and makes a clean cut through a stack of paper up to 1 3/4" high and a maximum length of 17" (A3).
The unit has 2 clamps to fasten it to a bench or table surface. The blade mechanism runs over a rail on ball...
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